EPA v. SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL

Case summary

THIS IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER UNDER RCRA 7003 ISSUED AGAINST CLARK COUNTY NEVADA, THE CURRENT OWNER OF THE SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. THE ORDER IS ALSO DIRECTED AGAINST THE CURRENT AND PRIOR OPERATORS OF THE SITE. THE ORDER DIRECTS THE RESPONDENTS TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH THREATS PRESENTED BY THE LANDFILL IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS, THE LANDFILL POSES IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE IMMEDIATE PROBLEM STEMS FROM PREVIOUS INADEQUATE CLOSURE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SITE. THE POOR CONDITION OF THE SITE WAS EXACERBATED BY A SERIES OF RAIN STORMS IN SEPTEMBER 1998 CAUSING EXCESSIVE RUNOFF AND THE TRANSPORT OF POLUTANTS OFF SITE BY THE RUNOFF.

Defendants (5)

• CLARK COUNTY (NEVADA) PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• REPUBLIC DISPOSAL URBAN MAINTENANCE CO.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• REPUBLIC SILVER SITE DISPOSAL, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• SSDS LIQUIDATING, CORP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL

  EASTERN MOST END OF VEGAS VALLEY DR, EAST LAS VEGAS, NV, 89121

  Registry ID: 110013716577

• SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL

  EASTERN MOST END OF VEGAS VALLEY DR, EAST LAS VEGAS, NV, 89121

  Registry ID: 110013716577

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILLentered 1999-04-26

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1999-04-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1999-04-26Final Order Issued
• 1999-04-26Enforcement Action Closed
• 1999-05-17Enforcement Action Data Entered