EPA v. Cherokee Station

Case summary

This case is part of EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiative to address compliance issues relating to coal combustion ash. The settlement addresses the facility's reporting deficiencies, use appropriate statistical methods, and meet groundwater monitoring performance standards.

Defendants (1)

• Cherokee StationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CHEROKEE STATION - COOLING TOWER RETENTION POND

  6198 FRANKLIN STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110058883114

• CHEROKEE STATION - CENTER ASH POND

  6198 FRANKLIN STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110058883114

• CHEROKEE STATION - EAST ASH POND

  6198 FRANKLIN STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110058883114

• CHEROKEE STATION - WEST ASH POND

  6198 FRANKLIN STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110058883114

Statutes cited

• RCRA CCR — Disposal of CCR - Subtitle D

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cherokee Stationentered 2024-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $134,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-25Enforcement Action Closed