EPA v. Silver Bow Consent Decree

Case summary

Federal District Court of Montana approved the motion to enter the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit consent decree and supporting documents, making the consent decree an enforceable order of the Court. 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. The remedial work will provide additional protections for human health and the environment in Butte and Walkerville, and the consent decree specifies how that work will be implemented, monitored, and evaluated for protectiveness.

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 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Silver Bow Consent Decree

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1988-09-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2020-09-16Complaint Filed With Court
• 2020-09-16Final Order Lodged
• 2020-10-13Enforcement Action Data Entered