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08-2020-0128JudicialClosedFY 2020· Region 08

EPA v. Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Consent Decree

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Consent Decree and its related documents reflect agreement on many remedial actions to be accomplished over the next several years in Butte and Walkerville Montana.

Defendants (2)

  • The City and County of BUTTE - SILVER BOWNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Atlantic Richfield CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • SILVER BOW CREEK/BUTTE AREA

    BUTTE TO MILLTOWN RESERVIOR, BUTTE, MT, 59750

    Registry ID: 110009339778

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Consent Decree

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 1988-09-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2020-06-08Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2020-09-16Final Order Lodged
  • 2020-09-21Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2020-09-22Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602291535
Case number
08-2020-0128
DOJ docket
90-11-2-430
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2020-0128 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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