EPA v. Rio Algom Mining AO for Removal at NE Church Rock Quivira Mine Site

Case summary

This administrative settlement provides for the respondent to conduct an interim removal action at the NE Church Rock Quivira Mine Site.

Defendants (1)

• Rio Algom Mining LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NE CHURCHROCK QUIVIRA MINES

  SECTION 36, T 17 N, R 16 W, CHURCH ROCK, NM, 87311

  Registry ID: 110039020387

• TRONOX NE CHURCHROCK QUIVIRA MINES

  SECTION 36, T 17 N, R 16 W, CHURCH ROCK, NM, 87311

  Registry ID: 110039020387

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement
• CERCLA 104E2 — Information and/or Access
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rio Algom Mining AO for Removal at NE Church Rock Quivira Mine Siteentered 2010-09-03

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2010-09-03Final Order Issued
• 2010-09-07Enforcement Action Data Entered