Idaho Mine Gets Cleanup Deal, Dodges Future EPA Suits
Published Date: 6/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice has proposed a deal with Nu-West Mining to clean up a polluted mine site in Idaho. Nu-West will fix the mess and pay for oversight, while the government and local tribes agree not to sue them over this cleanup. The public can comment on this plan before it’s finalized, so everyone gets a say in protecting the environment.
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Nu‑West must clean the Idaho mine
Nu‑West Mining must perform response actions at the East Mill Dump Sub‑Operable Unit (EMDSOU) of the North Maybe Mine Site in Idaho pursuant to the September 1, 2022 Interim Record of Decision; the proposed Consent Decree was lodged June 3, 2025.
Nu‑West to pay oversight funds
Under the proposed Consent Decree, Nu‑West will pay funds for oversight costs to the State of Idaho, the Shoshone‑Bannock Tribes, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the cleanup agreement lodged June 3, 2025.
Covenants limit future cost claims
In exchange for the Work, the United States, the State of Idaho, and the Shoshone‑Bannock Tribes will provide covenants not to sue Nu‑West under CERCLA Sections 106 and 107(a) for the Work, and the Decree will provide a judgment binding on any later actions to recover further response costs under CERCLA Sections 107 and 113(g)(2).
30‑day public comment period opened
The public may submit comments on the proposed Consent Decree to the Assistant Attorney General, ENRD, by email or mail; all comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after publication on June 10, 2025 (deadline July 10, 2025).
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