Mining Firms Fork Over $5M for Toxic California Cleanup Deal
Published Date: 9/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government and several mining companies are teaming up to clean up pollution at the Rand Historic Mining Complex in California. The companies will pay $5 million to cover cleanup costs, and the public has 30 days to share their thoughts on this plan. This deal helps protect the environment and keeps everyone accountable!
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Companies to Pay $5M for Cleanup
The Justice Department lodged a proposed consent decree requiring several mining companies to pay $5,000,000 to cover cleanup costs at the Rand Historic Mining Complex in Kern County and San Bernardino County, California. In exchange, the United States would provide those companies a covenant not to sue for the Site under the terms of the decree.
30-Day Public Comment and Meeting Right
The notice opens a public comment period that runs for thirty (30) days after the publication date of September 15, 2026; comments must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Under RCRA Section 7003(d), commenters may also request a public meeting in the affected area; comments may be sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ–ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611.
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