EPA v. Newmont USA Limited

Case summary

Plaintiffs U.S. EPA and the Nevade Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) have jointly entered into a Consent Decree with Newmont USA Limited (Newmont), resolving Newmont's alleged violations of the State's authorized hazardous waste program under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Although Newmont disputed the allegations, it has conducted itself in good faith in its discussions with the Plaintiffs, and has implemented operational changes at its Facility, obviating the need for injunctive relief pertaining to the alleged violations. Newmont has agreed to pay a total civil penalty of $395,000, with each Plaintiff receiving half ($197,500).

Defendants (1)

• Newmont Gold QuarryNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NEWMONT MINING CARLIN SOUTH AREA

  6 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, CARLIN, NV, 89821

  Registry ID: 110001091425

• NEWMONT MINING CARLIN SOUTH AREA

  6 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, CARLIN, NV, 89821

  Registry ID: 110001091425

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Newmont USA Limitedentered 2015-06-02

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $197,500 · State/local: $197,500

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2012-09-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2012-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-02-26Complaint Filed With Court
• 2015-02-26Final Order Lodged
• 2015-06-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-06-02Final Order Entered