Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 69700-69701 [2015-28479]

Download as PDF 69700 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 217 / Tuesday, November 10, 2015 / Notices estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 1909 respondents will take 30 minutes to complete the survey. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 955 hours. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E– 405B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: November 4, 2015. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2015–28502 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Extension to Public Comment Period for Two Consent Decrees Under the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act On September 30, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged two proposed Consent Decrees with two United States District Courts, the Middle District of Florida and the Eastern District of Louisiana, in lawsuits both entitled United States v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Civil Action No. 15–cv– 02286 in the Middle District of Florida and Civil Action No. 15–cv–04889 in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The proposed Consent Decrees will resolve all of the claims of the United States against Mosaic under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at Mosaic’s facilities in Bartow, Lithia, Mulberry and Riverview, Florida and in St. James and Uncle Sam, Louisiana. They also resolve, respectively, the parallel claims of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) against Mosaic. The alleged violations in this case stem from storage and disposal of waste from the production of phosphoric and sulfuric acids, key components of fertilizers, at Mosaic’s facilities. The two consent decrees require Mosaic to spend approximately $170 million on projects to ensure the proper treatment, storage, and disposal of its hazardous waste and reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing and waste management programs. Mosaic also will establish a VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Nov 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 $630 million trust fund—which will be invested to grow until it reaches full funding of $1.8 billion—the cost to cover phosphogypsum stack closure, including the treatment of hazardous process wastewater, at four of its operating facilities, and long-term care of all of its Florida and Louisiana facilities. The Mosaic Company, Mosaic Fertilizer’s parent company, will provide financial guarantees for this work, and the settlement also requires Mosaic Fertilizer to submit a $50 million letter of credit. Mosaic also will pay a $5 million civil penalty to the United States and $1.55 million to Louisiana and $1.45 million to Florida, who are state co-plaintiffs in these cases. In addition, Mosaic will spend $2.2 million on two local environmental projects: A $1.2 million environmental project in Florida to mitigate and prevent certain potential environmental impacts associated with an orphaned industrial property located in Mulberry, Florida; and a $1 million project in Louisiana to fund studies regarding statewide water quality issues and the development of watershed nutrient management plans to be utilized by beef cattle, dairy and poultry producers. The prior notice of lodging of the Consent Decrees, published on October 7, 2015, stated that the Department of Justice would receive comments concerning the settlement until November 7, 2015. Having received a request for an extension of the initial comment period and given the public interest in this settlement, the United States is extending the comment period for an additional thirty (30) Days, until December 7, 2015. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of sixty (60) days from October 7, 2015, any comments relating to the proposed Consent Decrees. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Civil Action No. 15–cv–02286 in the Middle District of Florida and Civil Action No. 15–cv–04889 in the Eastern District of Louisiana, with D.J. Ref. No. 90–7–1– 08388. All comments must be submitted no later than December 7, 2015. Comments may be submitted by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email: pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. By mail: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. During the public comment period, the Consent Decrees may be examined and downloaded at this Justice PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of the Consent Decrees upon written request and payment of reproduction costs (25 cents per page). Please mail your request and payment to: Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ–ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. If you would like a copy of the Consent Decree lodged with the Middle District of Florida, please enclose a check or money order, payable to the United States Treasury, for $162.50 (or $20.50 for a paper copy without the exhibits). If you would like a copy of the Consent Decree lodged with the Eastern District of Louisiana, the cost is $124.50 (or $21.25 for a paper copy without the exhibits). If you would like a copy of both Consent Decrees, the cost is $287.00 (or $41.75 for paper copies without the exhibits). Maureen Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2015–28565 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act On November 3, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of Arizona in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Asarco LLC, Civil Action No. 2:15–cv–02206– JZB. The United States filed this civil enforcement action under the federal Clean Air Act. The United States’ complaint seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations of the regulations that govern emissions from the defendant’s copper smelting facility in Hayden, Arizona. The proposed consent decree resolves the claims alleged in the complaint and requires the defendant to perform injunctive relief that will significantly reduce emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and several hazardous air pollutants including lead and arsenic at its facility, and to pay a civil penalty of $4.5 million. Additionally, the proposed consent decree requires the defendant to spend at least $8 million on environmental mitigation projects that will benefit communities adversely affected by pollution from its facility. The defendant will also perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (‘‘SEP’’) under the proposed consent E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 217 / Tuesday, November 10, 2015 / Notices decree. For the SEP, the defendant will retire an old diesel switch locomotive and replace it with a low emission diesel-electric switch locomotive at an estimated cost of $1 million, which will result in reduced nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. Asarco LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–10459. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By e-mail ...... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. By mail ......... During the public comment period, the proposed consent decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https:// www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of the proposed consent decree upon written request and payment of reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. Please enclose a check or money order for $32.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Henry Friedman, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2015–28479 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Education and Human Resources Program Monitoring Clearance National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Nov 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be received by January 11, 2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 22030, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton at (703) 292–7556 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Education and Human Resources Program Monitoring Clearance. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0226. Expiration Date of Approval: 2/29/ 2016. Type of Request: Intent to seek renewal of an information collection. Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests reclearance of program accountability data collections that describe and track the impact of NSF funding that focuses on the Nation’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and STEM workforce. NSF PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69701 funds grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to colleges, universities, and other eligible institutions, and provides graduate research fellowships to individuals in all parts of the United States and internationally. The Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), a unit within NSF, promotes rigor and vitality within the Nation’s STEM education enterprise to further the development of the 21st century’s STEM workforce and public scientific literacy. 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NSF will primarily use the data from this collection for program planning, management, and audit purposes to respond to queries from the Congress, the public, NSF’s external merit reviewers who serve as advisors, including Committees of Visitors (COVs), the NSF’s Office of the Inspector General, and as a basis for either internal or third-party evaluations of individual programs. The collections will generally include three categories of descriptive data: (1) Staff and project participants (data that are also necessary to determine individual-level treatment and control groups for future third-party study or for internal evaluation); (2) project implementation characteristics (also necessary for future use to identify wellmatched comparison groups); and (3) project outputs (necessary to measure baseline for pre- and post- NSF-fundinglevel impacts). 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28479]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air 
Act

    On November 3, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Arizona in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Asarco LLC, Civil 
Action No. 2:15-cv-02206-JZB.
    The United States filed this civil enforcement action under the 
federal Clean Air Act. The United States' complaint seeks injunctive 
relief and civil penalties for violations of the regulations that 
govern emissions from the defendant's copper smelting facility in 
Hayden, Arizona. The proposed consent decree resolves the claims 
alleged in the complaint and requires the defendant to perform 
injunctive relief that will significantly reduce emissions of 
particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and several hazardous air 
pollutants including lead and arsenic at its facility, and to pay a 
civil penalty of $4.5 million. Additionally, the proposed consent 
decree requires the defendant to spend at least $8 million on 
environmental mitigation projects that will benefit communities 
adversely affected by pollution from its facility. The defendant will 
also perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (``SEP'') under the 
proposed consent

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decree. For the SEP, the defendant will retire an old diesel switch 
locomotive and replace it with a low emission diesel-electric switch 
locomotive at an estimated cost of $1 million, which will result in 
reduced nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and greenhouse gas 
emissions.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the 
Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, 
and should refer to United States v. Asarco LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-2-
1-10459. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days 
after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted 
either by email or by mail:

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         To submit comments:                     Send them to:
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By e-mail...........................  pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov.
By mail.............................  Assistant Attorney General, U.S.
                                       DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box 7611,
                                       Washington, DC 20044-7611.
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    During the public comment period, the proposed consent decree may 
be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of 
the proposed consent decree upon written request and payment of 
reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent 
Decree Library, U.S. DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-
7611.
    Please enclose a check or money order for $32.75 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Henry Friedman,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-28479 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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