Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 12217-12218 [06-2200]

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Canadian and U.S. Small grant proposals will be considered at the Council meeting. The tentative date for the Commission meeting is June 14, 2006. Dated: February 6, 2006. Paul Schmidt, Assistant Director—Migratory Birds. [FR Doc. E6–3320 Filed 3–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 2006, a proposed decree in United States, the State of West Virginia, and the State of Ohio v. Elkem Metals Company L.P., Ferro Invest III Inc., Ferro Invest II LLC, and Erament Marietta Inc., Civil Action No. 2:03–CV– 529, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. In this action, the United States sought injunctive relief and civil penalties under Section 309(b) and (d) of the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1319(b) and (d), against Elkem Metals Company L.P., its two general partners, and Eramet Marietta Inc. for violations of Section 301 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311, and the terms and conditions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) permit for the Marietta, Ohio, ferro-alloy manufacturing facility formerly owned by Elkem Metals and now owned by Eramet Marietta. In addition, the United States, the State of West Virginia, and the State of Ohio, as trustees for natural resources, sought damages from the Defendants for injury to natural resources resulting from wastewater discharges from the Marietta, Ohio, facility, under section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a). Under the proposed Consent Decree, Defendants would pay a total of $3.25 million to resolve the various claims: $2,040,000 will be paid into the Department of the Interior’s Natural Resources Damage Assessment and E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 46 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 2006, a proposed decree 
in United States, the State of West Virginia, and the State of Ohio v. 
Elkem Metals Company L.P., Ferro Invest III Inc., Ferro Invest II LLC, 
and Erament Marietta Inc., Civil Action No. 2:03-CV-529, was lodged 
with the United States District Court for the Southern District of 
Ohio.
    In this action, the United States sought injunctive relief and 
civil penalties under Section 309(b) and (d) of the Clean Water Act 
(``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1319(b) and (d), against Elkem Metals Company 
L.P., its two general partners, and Eramet Marietta Inc. for violations 
of Section 301 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311, and the terms and conditions 
of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') 
permit for the Marietta, Ohio, ferro-alloy manufacturing facility 
formerly owned by Elkem Metals and now owned by Eramet Marietta. In 
addition, the United States, the State of West Virginia, and the State 
of Ohio, as trustees for natural resources, sought damages from the 
Defendants for injury to natural resources resulting from wastewater 
discharges from the Marietta, Ohio, facility, under section 107(a) of 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability 
Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a).
    Under the proposed Consent Decree, Defendants would pay a total of 
$3.25 million to resolve the various claims: $2,040,000 will be paid 
into the Department of the Interior's Natural Resources Damage 
Assessment and

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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]
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