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08-2006-0035JudicialClosedFY 2006· Region 08

EPA v. Richardson Flat Superfund Site

Litigated With Specified Cost Recovery

Case summary

This referral provides the information necessary to conduct settlement negotiations with United Park City Mines. EPA will need DOJ's assistance in the RD/RA negotiations and in the past cost settlement agreements.

Defendants (4)

  • United Park City MinesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Atlantic Richfield (ARCO)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Noranda, IncNamed in complaint
  • Falconbridge LTDNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

  • RICHARDSON FLAT SUPERFUND SITE

    NW 1/4 SEC 1 T2S R 4E, PARK CITY, UT, 84060

    Registry ID: 110061046899

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 107ACost Recovery
  • CERCLA 106AImminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Richardson Flat Superfund Siteentered 2007-10-04

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2005-12-09Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2006-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2006-09-05Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2006-09-05Final Order Lodged
  • 2007-10-04Final Order Entered
  • 2022-10-17Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
168082
Case number
08-2006-0035
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2006-0035 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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