EPA v. Phelps Dodge Tyrone, Inc.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Phelps Dodge is a copper mine and the bulk of the wastes generated by Tyrone fall out of the jurisdiction of RCRA. However, the facility generates wastes, not unique to beneficiation of mineral processing, which are regulated by RCRA as hazardous wastes. The inspection revealed that the facility was not properly managing these wastes.
Defendants (1)
- Phelps Dodge Tyrone, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
PHELPS DODGE TYRONE INCORPORATED
HWY. 90 S. & TYRONE MINE RD., TYRONE, NM, 88065
Registry ID: 110042056333
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
- RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Phelps Dodge Tyrone, Inc.entered 2006-06-22
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $6,600 · SEP: $48,029
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2005-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2005-10-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2006-06-22Final Order Issued
- 2006-07-28Compliance Achieved
- 2006-07-28Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 163319
- Case number
- 06-2005-0912
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2005-0912 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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