EPA v. PSCO Comanche Station

Case summary

Respondent did not meet coal combustion residual (CCR) regulation requirements in 40 CFR 257. Specifically, the facility failed to install an adequate groundwater monitoring system; failed to develop and submit annual groundwater monitoring and corrective action reports; failed to statistical analysis and establish background; failed to conduct semi-annual monitoring; exceeded the cease-receipt date for non-compliant surface impoundment; failed to post on information on public website, maintain information in facility operating record, and failed to provided notifications to state. The Consent Agreement included payment of a penalty on 6/16/22 and implementation of measures to return the facility to compliance with the CCR regulations.

Defendants (1)

• PSCO Comanche StationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• COMANCHE (470)

  2005 LIME RD, PUEBLO, CO, 81006

  Registry ID: 110000467851

• COMANCHE (470)

  2005 LIME RD, PUEBLO, CO, 81006

  Registry ID: 110000467851

• COMANCHE (470)

  2005 LIME RD, PUEBLO, CO, 81006

  Registry ID: 110000467851

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PSCO Comanche Stationentered 2022-05-20

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $925,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-05-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-05-20Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered