EPA v. Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc

Case summary

Plaintiffs U.S. EPA and the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) have jointly entered a Consent Decree with Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc (Barrick), resolving Barrick's alleged violations under the State's authorized hazardous waste program under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Although Barrick 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. Barrick has agreed to pay a total civil penalty of $196,000, with each Plaintiff receiving half ($98,000).

Defendants (1)

• Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.

  27 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, ELKO, NV, 89803

  Registry ID: 110043802178

• BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.

  27 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, ELKO, NV, 89803

  Registry ID: 110043802178

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Incentered 2015-06-02

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $98,000 · State/local: $98,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

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