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08-2026-0242Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region 08

EPA v. Governor's Basin Mining District

Case summary

This Settlement provides for the performance of a removal action by Respondent and the payment by Respondent of certain response costs incurred by the United States at or in connection with the ?Governor Basin Site? (the ?Site?) generally located in Ouray County, Colorado.

Defendants (1)

  • Fafo Holdings, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • GOVERNOR'S BASIN MINING DISTRICT

    GOVERNOR'S BASIN ROAD, OURAY, CO, 81427

    Registry ID: 110071102018

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 106AImminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Governor's Basin Mining Districtentered 2026-06-23

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

  • 2026-06-23Final Order Issued
  • 2026-07-21Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3605018020
Case number
08-2026-0242
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2026-0242 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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