EPA v. Upper Columbia River (2017 Removal Action)

Case summary

The agreement will require Teck to perform a removal action at four upland residential properties. Teck is a non-liable party for these four properties as a result of a recent 9th circuit opinion. Teck remains a liable party for the areas of the Site that have been contaminated by discharges not caused by air emissions. This agreement is entered into under the rendering care provision of CERCLA instead of Sections 107(a) and 122 of CERCLA as a result of Teck's non-liable status for these properties within the Site.

Defendants (2)

• Teck Metals LimitedNamed in settlement
• Teck American Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UPPER COLUMBIA RIVER

  UPPER COLUMBIA RIVER, KETTLE FALLS, WA, 99141

  Registry ID: 110009316846

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Upper Columbia River (2017 Removal Action)entered 2017-09-26

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2017-09-26Final Order Issued
• 2017-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered