Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Western Minerals Site, 9822 [E6-2738]

Download as PDF 9822 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 38 / Monday, February 27, 2006 / Notices Notice of document availability and request for comments. ACTION: The Draft Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2004 is available for public review. Annual U.S. emissions for the period of time from 1990–2004 are summarized and presented by source category and sector. The inventory contains estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions. The inventory also includes estimates of carbon sequestration in U.S. forests. The technical approach used in this report to estimate emissions and sinks for greenhouse gases is consistent with the methodologies recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and reported in a format consistent with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reporting guidelines. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The draft report can be obtained by visiting the U.S. EPA’s global warming site at https://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/ publications/emissions/. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 16, 2006. Elizabeth Craig, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. E6–2734 Filed 2–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:15 Feb 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8037–7] Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Western Minerals Site Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for public comment on proposed CERCLA section 122(h)(1) agreement with Electramatic, Inc. for the Western Minerals Superfund Site. AGENCY: In accordance with section 122(i)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1984, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), notification is hereby given of a proposed administrative agreement concerning the Western Minerals hazardous waste site in Minneapolis, Minnesota (the ‘‘Site’’). EPA proposes to enter into this agreement under the authority of section 122(h) and 107 of CERCLA. The proposed agreement has been executed by Electramatic, Inc. (the ‘‘Settling Party’’). Under the proposed agreement, the Settling party will pay $15,000 to the Hazardous Substances Superfund to resolve EPA’s claims against it for response costs incurred by EPA at the Site. EPA incurred response costs conducting removal actions to investigate and mitigate potential imminent and substantial endangerments to human health or the environment presented or threatened by hazardous substances present at the Site. For thirty days following the date of publication of this notice, the Environmental Protection Agency will receive written comments relating to this proposed agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may decide not to enter this proposed agreement if comments disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the proposed agreement is inappropriate, improper or inadequate. DATES: Comments on the proposed agreement must be received by EPA on or before March 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604–3590, and should refer to: In the Matter of Western Minerals Industrial Site, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. EPA Docket No. V–W– 05C–825. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Krueger, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, C–14J, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604– 3590, (312) 886–0562. A copy of the proposed administrative settlement agreement may be obtained in person or by mail from the EPA’s Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604–3590. Additional background information relating to the settlement is available for review at the EPA’s Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel. Authority: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601– 9675. Richard C. Karl, Director, Superfund Division, Region 5. [FR Doc. E6–2738 Filed 2–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Sunshine Act; Farm Credit Administration Board; Regular Meeting AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 38 (Monday, February 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2738]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8037-7]


Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
for the Western Minerals Site

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment on proposed CERCLA section 
122(h)(1) agreement with Electramatic, Inc. for the Western Minerals 
Superfund Site.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i)(1) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1984, as 
amended (``CERCLA''), notification is hereby given of a proposed 
administrative agreement concerning the Western Minerals hazardous 
waste site in Minneapolis, Minnesota (the ``Site''). EPA proposes to 
enter into this agreement under the authority of section 122(h) and 107 
of CERCLA. The proposed agreement has been executed by Electramatic, 
Inc. (the ``Settling Party'').
    Under the proposed agreement, the Settling party will pay $15,000 
to the Hazardous Substances Superfund to resolve EPA's claims against 
it for response costs incurred by EPA at the Site. EPA incurred 
response costs conducting removal actions to investigate and mitigate 
potential imminent and substantial endangerments to human health or the 
environment presented or threatened by hazardous substances present at 
the Site.
    For thirty days following the date of publication of this notice, 
the Environmental Protection Agency will receive written comments 
relating to this proposed agreement. EPA will consider all comments 
received and may decide not to enter this proposed agreement if 
comments disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the 
proposed agreement is inappropriate, improper or inadequate.

DATES: Comments on the proposed agreement must be received by EPA on or 
before March 29, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, 
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, and should refer to: In the Matter of 
Western Minerals Industrial Site, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. EPA Docket 
No. V-W-05C-825.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Krueger, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, C-14J, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, (312) 886-0562.
    A copy of the proposed administrative settlement agreement may be 
obtained in person or by mail from the EPA's Region 5 Office of 
Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-
3590. Additional background information relating to the settlement is 
available for review at the EPA's Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel.

Authority: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675.


Richard C. Karl,
Director, Superfund Division, Region 5.
[FR Doc. E6-2738 Filed 2-24-06; 8:45 am]
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