EPA v. EVRAZ PUEBLO STEEL MILL FIRE

Case summary

In April 2024, EPA began a response action (�Removal Action�) that included deploying a Federal On-Scene Coordinator and a support contractor to the Site. EPA staff arrived on Site on April 5, 2024, to provide support to the local first responders, conduct air monitoring, conduct additional assessments, and help stakeholder coordination. EPA�s On-Scene Coordinator also conducted air monitoring of the smoke plume in surrounding neighborhoods and worked with the local fire department to prevent firefighting water runoff from reaching the storm water system. Finally, EPA continued to conduct air monitoring in the surrounding area and provided the local health department with monitoring data. The Removal Action was conducted pursuant to CERCLA and the National Contingency Plan. EPA incurred response costs pursuant to Section 104(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. � 9604(a), in connection with the Removal Action.

Defendants (1)

• CF&I Steel dba Rocky Mountain SteelNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EVRAZ PUEBLO STEEL MILL FIRE

  2100 S FREEWAY, PUEBLO, CO, 81003

  Registry ID: 110071711902

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EVRAZ PUEBLO STEEL MILL FIREentered 2026-08-19

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-08-19Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-20Enforcement Action Data Entered