Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Act, 28956-28957 [05-9943]

Download as PDF 28956 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 96 / Thursday, May 19, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Environmental and Natural Resources Division; Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree In accordance with Departmental Policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Decree in United States v. Abeldgaard, Civ. No. A–01– 378 Civil (RRB) (D. Alaska), was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Alaska on May 10, 2005. This proposed Consent Decree concerns a complaint filed by the United States against Cloyd Moser and Modeb Investments, pursuant to Sections 309(b) and (d) of the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1319(b) and (d), to obtain injunctive relief from and civil penalties against the Defendants for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without a permit into waters of the United States. The proposed Consent Decree resolves these allegations by requiring the Defendants to restore the impacted areas and to pay a civil penalty. The Consent Decree also provides for the Defendants to perform a supplemental environmental project. The Department of Justice will accept written comments relating to this proposed Consent Decree for thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Notice. Please address comments to Mark A. Nitczynski, Environmental Defense Section, 999 18th Street, Suite 945, North Tower, Denver, Colorado 80207, and refer to United States v. Abeldgaard, DJ Reference No. 90–5–1– 1–16195. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, United States District Court for the District of Alaska, 222 West 7th Ave. #4, Anchorage, Alaska 99513. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree may be viewed at https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ open.html. Christopher Vaden, Deputy Section Chief, Environmental Defense Section, Environmental & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–9942 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decrees Under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Act Notice is hereby given that on April 1, 2005, a proposed consent decree in United States v. Gorman Park Properties, L.L.L.P. et al., Civil Action No. 05–cv–00648–DSD–SRN, and on VerDate jul<14>2003 22:14 May 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 March 30, 2005 a proposed consent decree in United States v. Bashir Moghul., Civil Action No. 05–cv– 00649–JNE–JGL, were lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. In United States v. Grendahl, the United States, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (‘‘HUD’’), alleges that Grendahl Park II LLC, Grendahl Park III LLC, and Gorman Park Properties (‘‘Grendahl’’), three familyowned real estate businesses, violated the Act by failing to make various disclosures required by Section 1018 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 4852d, and its implementing regulations. The Grendahl defendants own and manage 12 residential properties in Minneapolis with a total of 208 units. In the proposed consent decree, the defendants agree to abate all lead-based paint hazards in each of their units. Grendahl also agrees to pay to the United States an administrative penalty of $7,500 and to perform a $50,000 Child Health Improvement Project (‘‘CHIP’’) to provide a mobile leadscreening van for use in the Minneapolis area. In United States v. Moghul, the United States alleges that Bashir Moghul (‘‘Moghul’’), who owns and manages 28 houses and duplexes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Indiana, similarly violated the Act by failing to make the disclosures required by the Act and the regulations. In the proposed consent decree with Moghul, the defendant agrees to abate the lead-based paint hazards and replace all the windows in each of his houses in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Indiana and pay an administrative penalty of $5,000 to the United States. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the consent decrees. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Gorman Park Properties, L.L.L.P. et al., D.J. #90–5–1–1–08518, or United States v. Bashir Moghul, D.J. #90–5–1–1– 08520. The proposed consent decrees may be examined at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel, 451 7th St. NW., Room 9262, Washington, DC 20410 (Attn.; at the office of the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota, 600 U.S. Courthouse, 300 South Fourth Street, PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Minneapolis Minnesota, 55415 (Attn. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker); and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 (Attn. Assistant Regional Counsel Mary McAuliffe). During the public comment period, the consent decrees may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ open.html. Copies of the consent decrees may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy please refer to the referenced case and enclose a check in the amount of $10 (25 cents per page reproduction costs), payable to the U.S. Treasury for the consent decree in United States v. Gorman Park Properties, L.L.L.P. et al., D.J. #90–5–1– 1–08518 and $10.50 (25 cents per page reproduction costs), payable to the U.S. Treasury, for the consent decree in United States v. Bashir Moghul, D.J. #90–5–1–1–08520. Karen Dworkin, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–9944 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Act Notice is hereby given that on May 2, 2005, a proposed consent decree in United States v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard Company, Civil Action No. 05– C–0486, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The consent decree settles claims against the owner and management company of residential rental properties principally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which were brought on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental Protection Agency under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act 42 U.S.C. 4851 et seq. (‘‘Lead Hazard Reduction Act’’). The United States alleged in the complaint that the defendants failed to provide information to tenants concerning lead-based paint hazards, and failed to disclose to tenants the presence of known lead-based paint or known lead-based paint hazards. E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 96 / Thursday, May 19, 2005 / Notices Under the consent decree, defendants have agreed to provide the required notice and disclosures, to perform inspections at the buildings for the presence of lead-based paint, and to perform lead-based paint abatement. In addition, the defendants will pay a penalty of $15,000 to the United States. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard Company, D.J. # 90–11–2–08256. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel, 451 7th St., NW., Room 9262,Washington, DC 20410; at the office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Room 530, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202; and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comment period, the consent decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/open.html. Copies of the consent decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy please refer to the referenced case and enclose a check in the amount of $8.00 (25 cents per page reproduction costs), payable to the U.S. Treasury for the consent decree in United Sates v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard Company., D.J. # 90–11–2–08256. Karen Dworkin, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–9943 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M VerDate jul<14>2003 22:14 May 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60–Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until July 18, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Barbara Terrell, Firearms Enforcement Branch, Room 7400, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28957 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Other: None. The nonimmigrant alien information will be used to determine if a nonimmigrant alien is eligible to purchase, obtain, possess, or import a firearm. Nonimmigrant aliens also must maintain the documents while in possession of firearms or ammunition in the United States for verification purposes. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 12,100 respondents will take an estimated 6 minutes to report the information. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 1,210 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: May 13, 2005. Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 05–9967 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Bureau of Justice Assistance: National Opinion Poll on White Collar Crime. ACTION: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28956-28957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9943]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Lead-Based Paint 
Hazard Act

    Notice is hereby given that on May 2, 2005, a proposed consent 
decree in United States v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard Company, 
Civil Action No. 05-C-0486, was lodged with the United States District 
Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
    The consent decree settles claims against the owner and management 
company of residential rental properties principally in Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, which were brought on behalf of the Department of Housing 
and Urban Development and the Environmental Protection Agency under the 
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act 42 U.S.C. 4851 et 
seq. (``Lead Hazard Reduction Act''). The United States alleged in the 
complaint that the defendants failed to provide information to tenants 
concerning lead-based paint hazards, and failed to disclose to tenants 
the presence of known lead-based paint or known lead-based paint 
hazards.

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    Under the consent decree, defendants have agreed to provide the 
required notice and disclosures, to perform inspections at the 
buildings for the presence of lead-based paint, and to perform lead-
based paint abatement. In addition, the defendants will pay a penalty 
of $15,000 to the United States.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comments relating to the consent 
decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General 
of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of 
Justice, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to 
United States v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard Company, D.J. 
 90-11-2-08256.
    The proposed consent decree may be examined at the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel, 451 7th St., 
NW., Room 9262,Washington, DC 20410; at the office of the United States 
Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., 
Room 530, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202; and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 W. 
Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comment period, the 
consent decree may also be examined on the following Department of 
Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/open.html. Copies of the 
consent decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree 
Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 
20044-7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood 
(tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514-0097, phone confirmation 
number (202) 514-1547. In requesting a copy please refer to the 
referenced case and enclose a check in the amount of $8.00 (25 cents 
per page reproduction costs), payable to the U.S. Treasury for the 
consent decree in United Sates v. Will J. Sherard and W.J. Sherard 
Company., D.J.  90-11-2-08256.

Karen Dworkin,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 05-9943 Filed 5-18-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-M
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