On December 13, 2010, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order against Coeur Alaska, Inc. (Facility) that resolves unpermitted discharges at the Kensington Gold Project near Juneau, Alaska. Between 2006 and 2010, Respondent had unpermitted discharges of acid rock drainage and sediment into Lower Slate Lake. The discharges were high in metals and entered East Fork Slate Creek. Respondent began collecting the ARD and treating it before land applying it nearby. Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $170,000.