EPA v. Uintah Mining District Site

Case summary

The administrative settlement agreement between the EPA and VR CPC Holdings, Inc. addresses environmental remediation at the Uintah Mining District Site in Summit County, Utah. It mandates the respondent to perform removal actions and pay for certain response costs under CERCLA authority. The agreement includes detailed provisions for site management, financial assurance, insurance, and compliance with applicable laws. Both parties agree to specific covenants, including the EPA's promise not to sue the respondent under certain conditions. The settlement aims to mitigate hazardous substance releases and maintain site integrity through coordinated efforts and ongoing monitoring.

Defendants (2)

• VR CPC Holdings, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Uintah Mining District Site Summit County, UtahNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UINTAH MINING DISTRICT

  NO ADDRESS GIVEN, PARK CITY, UT, 84060

  Registry ID: 110067035470

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Uintah Mining District Siteentered 2024-10-18

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-10-18Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-10Enforcement Action Data Entered