EPA v. Rico-Argentine Site

Case summary

This Unilateral Administrative Order for Removal Action is issued to Atlantic Richfield Company to protect the public health, welfare, or the environment. The conditions at the site constitute an actual and/or threatened release of hazardous substances from the facility and constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health.

Defendants (1)

• Atlantic Richfield CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RICO - ARGENTINE

  ONE MILE NORTH OF RICO ON HIGHWAY 145, RICO, CO, 81332

  Registry ID: 110009270813

• RICO - ARGENTINE

  ONE MILE NORTH OF RICO ON HIGHWAY 145, RICO, CO, 81332

  Registry ID: 110009270813

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access
• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rico-Argentine Siteentered 2011-03-17

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-03-17Final Order Issued
• 2011-03-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-03-29Enforcement Action Data Entered