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05-2016-1024JudicialFinal Order EnteredFY 2016· Region 05

EPA v. OLD AMERICAN ZINC PLANT - REFERRAL (CERCLA)(NC)

Case summary

Referral requesting that the DOJ files proof of claims in the bankruptcy case Gold Fields Mining, LLC. The proof of claim is needed to aid EPA in addressing hazardous substances at the OAZ site. RD was being performed and CD was being negotiated for RA/payment of response costs. Region 7 is the lead for this order.

Defendants (1)

  • Gold Fields Mining, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • OLD AMERICAN ZINC PLANT

    JCT OF 45TH ST AND COOKSON ROAD, FAIRMONT CITY, IL, 62201

    Registry ID: 110071101377

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 107ACost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • OLD AMERICAN ZINC PLANT - REFERRAL (CERCLA)(NC)entered 2017-09-05

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 2016-09-09Referred 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

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3600819220
Case number
05-2016-1024
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2016-1024 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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