EPA v. Barrick Goldstrike Mine CERCLA 103 CA/FO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This is an administrative penalty action undertaken against Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. for violations of the hazardous material release reporting requirements of CERCLA §103. On June 22, 2011 there was a release of approx. 3200 pounds of anhydrous ammonia to the environment from the Barrick Goldstrike Mine. Respondent did not report the release to the NRC until after a 40 minute delay. Under the terms of the CA/FO Barrick has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $2,880.
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
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Barrick Goldstrike Mine CERCLA 103 CA/FOentered 2014-02-07
Primary law: CERCLA
Federal penalty: $2,880
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2014-02-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2014-02-07Enforcement Action Closed
- 2014-02-07Final Order Issued
- 2014-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3400206530
- Case number
- 09-2014-3501
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2014-3501 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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