EPA v. ASARCO TAYLOR SPRINGS - REFERRAL (CERCLA)(NATIONAL CASE)

Case summary

Referral requesting that the DOJ files proof of claims in the bankruptcy case of Peabody Energy Corporation and Gold Fields Mining, LLC. so that EPA can secure funds to complete the performance of an RI/FS at the Taylor Springs site. Region 7 is the lead site for this action.

Defendants (2)

• Peabody Energy CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Gold Fields Mining, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ASARCO TAYLOR SPRINGS

  PUBLIC ROAD AND BROADWAY STREET, TAYLOR SPRINGS, IL, 62089

  Registry ID: 110071101386

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ASARCO TAYLOR SPRINGS - REFERRAL (CERCLA)(NATIONAL CASE)entered 2017-09-05

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-09-13Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2016-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-09-05Complaint Filed With Court
• 2017-09-05Final Order Lodged
• 2017-09-05Final Order Entered