Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 59771-59772 [05-20537]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 197 / Thursday, October 13, 2005 / Notices Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to In re FV Steel and Wire, No. 04–22421, D.J. Ref. 90–7–1–1/2. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 517 East Wisconsin Ave., Room 530, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, (contact Assistant United States Attorney Susan Knepel) and at U.S. EPA Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007– 1866 (contact Assistant Regional Counsel Clay Monroe). 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. A copy 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 from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $8.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–20539 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to Oil Pollution Act Notice is hereby given that on October 6, 2005, a proposed consent decree in United States v. General Electric Company, Civil Action No. 05–cv–1270, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. The proposed consent decree will settle the United States’ claims under the Comprehensive Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., relating to the release of polychlorinated biphenyls into the Hudson River. Pursuant to the proposed consent decree, General Electric Company will, inter alia, dredge approximately 265,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from certain portions of the Upper Hudson River and pay approximately $43,000,000 toward past and future costs of the United VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 Oct 12, 2005 Jkt 208001 States in responding to the contamination. In addition, General Electric Company may dredge an additional 2.39 million cubic yards of contaminated sediments under the Consent Decree and pay up to an additional $32.5 million to reimburse costs of 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 proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530, and should refer to United States v. General Electric Company, Civil Action No. 05–cv–1270, D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–529. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of New York, 445 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207–2924. During the public comment period, the proposed consent decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ open.html. A copy of the proposed 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. If requesting a copy of the proposed consent decree only, please so note and enclose a check in the amount of $19.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost for the 79 page proposed consent decree) payable to the U.S. Treasury. If you would also like a copy of the attachments to the consent decree, please so note and include an additional $607.75 (25 cents per page for the 2431 pages of attachments). The consent decree, and attachments, will also be available on the DOJ Web site during the public comment period at https:// www.doj.gov/enrd/open/html. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–20533 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59771 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on September 30, 2005, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Grand Truck Western Railroad Incorporated, et al., Civil Action No. 1:05–cv–00672, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. In this action the United States sought, under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Recovery Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, to recover costs incurred by the United States in connection with the Verona Well Field Superfund Site (the ‘‘Site’’) in Battle Creek, Michigan. Under the proposed settlement, the Settling Defendants, who have been conducting the remedy at the Site pursuant to two Unilateral Administrative Orders issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘U.S. EPA’’), will continue to perform the selected remedy (estimated by U.S. EPA to cost an additional $8.2 million), pay $40,000 of the U.S EPA’s past costs incurred at the Site, and pay future oversight costs incurred by the U.S. EPA at the Site from the date of lodging of the Consent Decree. In return, the Settling Defendants will receive contribution protection and a covenant not to sue from the United States for the work at the Site as well as for past and future response costs. 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, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated, et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–2– 739. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 330 Ionia Ave., Suite 501, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, and at U.S. EPA Region V, 77 West 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. A copy 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 E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 59772 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 197 / Thursday, October 13, 2005 / Notices 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 from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $71.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. William D. Brighton, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–20537 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on September 28, 2005, a proposed consent decree in United States v. Key Investment Company et al., Civil Action No. 98–5162, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In this action the United States is seeking response costs pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., in connection with the North Penn Area Six Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’), which consists of a contaminated groundwater plume and a number of separate parcels of property within and adjacent to the Borough of Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The proposed consent decree will resolve the United States’ claims against Westside Industries L.P., Westside Industries Group LLC, Peter Borgman, Byron Lavan, and Peter Lowenthal (‘‘Settling Defendants’’) in connection with the Site. Under the terms of the proposed consent decree, Settling Defendants will make a cash payment to the United States of $83,000.00 to address their liability for past response costs incurred by the United States at Settling Defendants’ property and will receive a covenant not to sue by the United States with regard to the Site. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:20 Oct 12, 2005 Jkt 208001 States v. Key Investment Company et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–06024/2. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and at U.S. EPA Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. During the public comment period, the proposed consent decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ open.html. A copy of the proposed 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 from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $8.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Robert Brook, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–20535 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree In accordance with Departmental Policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Moniteau County, No. 03–4094–CV–C–SOW was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri on October 3, 2005. This proposed Consent Decree concerns a complaint filed by the United States against Moniteau County, Missouri and the Commissioners of Moniteau County, pursuant to Sections 301 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311 and 1344, to obtain injunctive relief from 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 enjoining Moniteau County from further violations, requiring it to take certain affirmative measures to avoid future violations, requiring restoration and mitigation with regard to an impacted area, and requiring an environmental project. The Department of Justice will accept written comments relating to this proposed Consent Decree for thirty (30) PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 days from the date of publication of this Notice. Please address comments to Charles M. Thomas, Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, 400 East 9th Street, Room 5510, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 and refer to United States v. Moniteau County. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, United States Courthouse, 400 East 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64016 or the Clerk’s Office, 310 U.S. Courthouse, 131 W. High Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree may be viewed at https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/open.html. Mary Edgar, Assistant Chief, Environmental Defense Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 05–20540 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Settlement Agreement Pursuant to The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Pursuant to Section 122(d) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(d), and 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on September 26, 2005, a proposed Settlement Agreement with Mossberg Industries, Inc. (‘‘Mossberg’’) was lodged with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana in Mossberg’s bankruptcy case, In re: Mossberg Industries, Inc., No. 03–12993. Mossberg is a potentially responsible party at the Second Operable Unit at the Peterson/Puritan, Inc. Superfund Site located in Cumberland and Lincoln, Rhode Island (‘‘Peterson/Puritan OU2’’), a landfill that operated from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. The Settlement Agreement provides that the United States will have an allowed general unsecured claim in the amount of $768,000 in connection with Peterson/Puritan OU2. The United States, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency, has provided Mossberg with a covenant not to sue, pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, with respect to Peterson/Puritan OU2. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, written comments relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. Comments should be addressed to the E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2005)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    Notice is hereby given that on September 30, 2005, a proposed 
Consent Decree in United States v. Grand Truck Western Railroad 
Incorporated, et al., Civil Action No. 1:05-cv-00672, was lodged with 
the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
    In this action the United States sought, under Sections 106 and 107 
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Recovery 
Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, to recover costs incurred by 
the United States in connection with the Verona Well Field Superfund 
Site (the ``Site'') in Battle Creek, Michigan. Under the proposed 
settlement, the Settling Defendants, who have been conducting the 
remedy at the Site pursuant to two Unilateral Administrative Orders 
issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``U.S. EPA''), will 
continue to perform the selected remedy (estimated by U.S. EPA to cost 
an additional $8.2 million), pay $40,000 of the U.S EPA's past costs 
incurred at the Site, and pay future oversight costs incurred by the 
U.S. EPA at the Site from the date of lodging of the Consent Decree. In 
return, the Settling Defendants will receive contribution protection 
and a covenant not to sue from the United States for the work at the 
Site as well as for past and future response costs.
    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, 
Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. 
Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to 
United States v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated, et al., 
D.J. Ref. 90-11-2-739.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, 330 Ionia Ave., Suite 501, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, and 
at U.S. EPA Region V, 77 West 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. A copy 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

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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 from the Consent Decree 
Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $71.25 (25 cents per 
page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury.

William D. Brighton,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 05-20537 Filed 10-12-05; 8:45 am]
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