Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 12218 [06-2199]

Download as PDF 12218 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 46 / Thursday, March 9, 2006 / Notices Restoration Fund to pay for restoration projects; $427,500 will be paid to DOI for past assessment costs; $32,500 will be paid to the State of Ohio for past assessment costs; $225,000 will be paid by Elkeem Metals as a civil penalty for its CWA violations; and $525,000 will be paid by Eramet Marietta as a civil penalty for its CWA violations. 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 States, et al., v. Elkem Metals, et al., DOJ Ref. # 90–5–1–07310. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 303 Marconi Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215, and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604. 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. 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 a request to Tonia Fleetwood, 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 $5.75 (25 cents per page reproduction costs), payable to the U.S. Treasury. William D. Brighton, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–2200 Filed 3–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on February 21, 2006, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Quanex Corporation, Civil Action No. 3:05–cv– 50102, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. In this action the United States sought, under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:58 Mar 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607, to recover response costs incurred or to be incurred by the United States in connection with the Jepscor Metals Superfund Site (the ‘‘Site’’), located southeast of the City of Dixon, in Lee County, Illinois. Under the proposed settlement, Quanex Corporation (‘‘Settling Defendant’’) will pay one million dollars of U.S. EPA’s past costs incurred at the Site. In return, the Settling Defendant will receive contribution protection and a covenant not to sue from the United States for past response costs, as defined in the Consent Decree. 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. Quanex Corporation, D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–08317. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 308 West State Street, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101, 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 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 $5.25 (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. 06–2199 Filed 3–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request AGENCY: PO 00000 National Science Foundation. Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 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 OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than three 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 of respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be received by May 8, 2006, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Writen 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 Boulevard, Room 295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or send e-mail to splimpton@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 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: New Project Data Form. OMB Control No.: 3145—New. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable. Abstract: The New Project Data Form is a component of all grant proposals submitted to NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 46 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2199]


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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 February 21, 2006, a proposed 
Consent Decree in United States v. Quanex Corporation, Civil Action No. 
3:05-cv-50102, was lodged with the United States District Court for the 
Northern District of Illinois.
    In this action the United States sought, under section 107 of the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9607, to recover response costs incurred or to 
be incurred by the United States in connection with the Jepscor Metals 
Superfund Site (the ``Site''), located southeast of the City of Dixon, 
in Lee County, Illinois. Under the proposed settlement, Quanex 
Corporation (``Settling Defendant'') will pay one million dollars of 
U.S. EPA's past costs incurred at the Site. In return, the Settling 
Defendant will receive contribution protection and a covenant not to 
sue from the United States for past response costs, as defined in the 
Consent Decree.
    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. Quanex Corporation, D.J. Ref. 90-11-2-08317.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, 308 West State Street, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 
61101, 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 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 $5.25 (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. 06-2199 Filed 3-8-06; 8:45 am]
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