EPA v. ASARCO INCORPORATED

Case summary

THIS IS A RESPONSE ACTION AGAINST THE RESPONDENTS UNDER SECTION 106(A) OF CERCLA, ORDER THE RESPONDENTS TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT, PERFORM, AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. EPA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ACTUAL OR THREATENED RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES FROM THE YAK TUNNEL MAY PRESENT AN IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT.

Defendants (3)

• ASARCO INCORPORATED
• RES-ASARCO JOINT VENTURE
• RESURRECTION MINING COMPANY

Facilities (1)

• YAK TUNNEL

  NEAR LEADVILLE, LEADVILLE, CO, 80461

  Registry ID: 110010669703

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1988-07-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1988-07-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1988-07-25Final Order Issued