EPA v. Anaconda Smelter SF Site/Blue Lagoon RDU

Case summary

This Administrative Order for Remedial Action is issued to Atlantic Richfield Company for the remediation of the Regional Water Waste & Soils Operable Unit (OU), the east portion active railroad, and the Blue Lagoon Remedial Design Unit (RDU). Studies have documented the presence, release, and threat of release of arsenic, cadmium, lead, zinc, and copper at the flucial Tailings RDU. The Fluvial Tailings RDU is also a source of releases or threat of releases of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants into ground water beneath and surrounding the area.

Defendants (1)

• Atlantic Richfield CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ANACONDA SMELTER SITE

  N 46 07.7 W112 53.9, ANACONDA, MT, 59711

  Registry ID: 110010597238

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Anaconda Smelter SF Site/Blue Lagoon RDUentered 2010-09-13

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-09-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-13Final Order Issued
• 2010-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered