The operator of the Pogo Mine in Interior Alaska has agreed to pay $600,000 in fines for waste-management violations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said. Via AlaskaBeacon
A consent agreement between the operator of the Pogo Mine and the Environmental Protection Agency is seen on Tuesday. The mine operator committed to pay $600,000 in fines and conduct cleanup work to settle violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. in Interior Alaska has agreed to pay $600,000 in fines for waste-management violations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday.
Northern Star LLC, a unit of Australia-based Northern Star, committed 81 violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA’s Seattle-based Region 10 office said.
“Strict accountability for hazardous waste is vital to protecting people and the environment at every step of the way,” said Stacy Murphy, acting enforcement and compliance assurance director, in a statement. “Companies are required to take responsibility for these materials for their entire lifespan and must be held accountable for failing to do so.”
In addition to paying the fines, the company has agreed to remove the tanks and clean up any associated contamination, EPA said.The Pogo Mine, near Delta Junction, is one of the nation’s
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