Regulation & law · 10/06/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

EPA Lodges Consent Decree with Occidental Petroleum for Environmental Cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a consent decree with Occidental Petroleum, requiring the company to clean up contaminated sites and pay compensation for environmental damage under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)