EPA v. North Western Corporation-Milltown Dam

Case summary

This referral report supports the filing of a proof of claim in North Western Corporation's bankruptcy petition. The debtor is a potentially responsible party under section 107 of CERCLA because of its ownership of the Milltown Dam and the surrounding area. The dam is releasing hazardous substances at and from the facility. The debtor is also liable because of its arranger status for the same facility. The debtor may also be liable for claims under the CAA and we suspect violations of the PSD requirements at 2 power plants - one in South Dakota and one in Montana.

Defendants (1)

• North Western CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH WESTERN CORPORATION

  125 SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104

  Registry ID: 110039150147

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• North Western Corporation-Milltown Damentered 2006-02-08

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2004-04-02Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2004-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-08-02Complaint Filed With Court
• 2005-08-02Final Order Lodged
• 2006-02-08Final Order Entered