EPA v. Broadway Hotel Superfund Site

Case summary

The Administrative Settlement Agreement concerning the Broadway Hotel Superfund Site in Tooele, Utah, involves America West Investments, LLC (Settling Party) and Tooele City Corporation (Purchaser), alongside the United States Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8. The agreement, under CERCLA authority, outlines the responsibilities and financial obligations related to the site's cleanup and response costs. America West Investments, LLC agrees to transfer the property to Tooele City Corporation and pay the net sales proceeds to the EPA, while Tooele City Corporation commits to a one-time payment to the EPA. The settlement includes provisions for property maintenance, compliance with environmental laws, and cooperation with the EPA for site access and future response actions. It offers covenants not to sue from the United States and EPA, contingent upon compliance with the agreement, and establishes procedures for dispute resolution and stipulated penalties for non-compliance. The agreement also addresses the release of federal liens on the property upon payment, ensuring that the site can be redeveloped in ways that align with public interest and environmental safety standards.

Defendants (2)

• Tooele City Corporation,Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• America West Investments, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BROADWAY HOTEL

  145 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, TOOELE, UT, 84074

  Registry ID: 110071216226

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Broadway Hotel Superfund Siteentered 2024-10-29

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-10-29Final Order Issued
• 2025-06-09Enforcement Action Data Entered