Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 28886 [06-4661]

Download as PDF 28886 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2006 / Notices accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS– ON–LINE) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. The Commission instituted this investigation on December 2, 2005, based on a complaint filed by SAS Praxim (‘‘SAS’’) of La Tronche, France, and Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (‘‘Varian’’) of Palo Alto, California. The complaint, as supplemented, alleged violations of section 337 by Resonant Medical, Inc. (‘‘Resonant’’) of Montreal, Canada, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain devices for determining organ positions and certain subassemblies thereof by reason of infringement of claims 1, 2, 5, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 5,447,154. 70 FR 72314 (2005). On February 16, 2006, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 5) granting a motion to intervene as a complainant filed by ´ non-party Universite Joseph Fourier (Grenoble) (‘‘UJF’’) of Grenoble, France. That ID was not reviewed by the Commission. On April 10, 2006, the three complainants and sole respondent Resonant jointly moved to terminate the investigation in its entirety on the basis of a settlement agreement. On April 20, 2006, the Commission investigative attorney filed a response supporting the joint motion. On April 25, 2006, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 12) granting the joint motion to terminate. No petitions for review of the ID were filed. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42). wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By order of the Commission. Issued: May 15, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6–7582 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 May 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE–06–033] Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice United States International Trade Commission. TIME AND DATE: June 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Telephone: (202) 205–2000. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Agenda for future meetings: none. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Inv. Nos. 731–TA–624 and 625 (Second Review) (Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan)— briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination and Commissioners’ opinions to the Secretary of Commerce on or before June 12, 2006.) 5. Outstanding action jackets: none. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: By order of the Commission. Issued: May 12, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 06–4698 Filed 5–16–06; 2:35 pm] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Clean Water Act In accordance with 28 CFR 50.7, 38 FR 19029, notice is hereby given that on May 11, 2006, a Consent Decree was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut in United States v. Metropolitan District of Hartford, Connecticut, Civil Action No. 3:06–cv–00728–PCD. A complaint was also filed simultaneously with the lodging of the Consent Decree. In the complaint the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleges that the defendant Metropolitan District of Connecticut (‘‘the MDC’’) violated the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., (‘‘CWA’’) in connection with the MDC’s operation of its publicly-owned treatment works. The compliant alleges that the MDC discharged untreated wastewater to navigable waters through point sources other than those PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 authorized by the MDC’s permit. The consent decree requires the MDC to pay a civil penalty of $850,000–$425,000 to the co-plaintiff State of Connecticut and $425,000 to the United States—and to perform injunctive relief to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act. The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the proposed Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044, and should refer to United States v. Metropolitan District Commission, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–084404. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the office of the United States Attorney, 157 Church St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, and at the Region I office of the Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, Massachusetts 02114. 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 proposed consent decree may also be obtained by mail from the Department of Justice Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, 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 enclose a check (there is a 25 cent per reproduction cost) in the amount of $43.25 payable to the ‘‘U.S. Treasury.’’ Ronald G. Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–4661 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. NRTL2–98] NSF International; Application for Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the application of NSF International for expansion of its recognition to use E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 28886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4661]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Clean Water 
Act

    In accordance with 28 CFR 50.7, 38 FR 19029, notice is hereby given 
that on May 11, 2006, a Consent Decree was lodged with the United 
States District Court for the District of Connecticut in United States 
v. Metropolitan District of Hartford, Connecticut, Civil Action No. 
3:06-cv-00728-PCD. A complaint was also filed simultaneously with the 
lodging of the Consent Decree. In the complaint the United States, on 
behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleges that 
the defendant Metropolitan District of Connecticut (``the MDC'') 
violated the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., (``CWA'') in 
connection with the MDC's operation of its publicly-owned treatment 
works. The compliant alleges that the MDC discharged untreated 
wastewater to navigable waters through point sources other than those 
authorized by the MDC's permit. The consent decree requires the MDC to 
pay a civil penalty of $850,000-$425,000 to the co-plaintiff State of 
Connecticut and $425,000 to the United States--and to perform 
injunctive relief to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act.
    The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the 
proposed Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from the date 
of this publication. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant 
Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, 
Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044, and should 
refer to United States v. Metropolitan District Commission, D.J. Ref. 
90-5-1-1-084404.
    The proposed consent decree may be examined at the office of the 
United States Attorney, 157 Church St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, 
and at the Region I office of the Environmental Protection Agency, One 
Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, Massachusetts 02114. 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 proposed consent decree may also be obtained 
by mail from the Department of Justice Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 
7611, 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 
enclose a check (there is a 25 cent per reproduction cost) in the 
amount of $43.25 payable to the ``U.S. Treasury.''

Ronald G. Gluck,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment & 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 06-4661 Filed 5-17-06; 8:45 am]
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