Regulation & law · 04/12/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

EPA Lodges Consent Decree with Occidental Petroleum for CERCLA Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a consent decree with Occidental Petroleum, addressing alleged violations of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) at the company's La Brea Tar Pits site in Los Angeles, California.

Original source language: Federal Register — Justice DepartmentOpen original release →

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