Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement: Dayton X-Ray Company Superfund Site, 28862-28863 [E6-7575]

Download as PDF wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 28862 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2006 / Notices which receive grants. EPA’s regulations for regional consistency (40 CFR 56.7) require that the Agency notify the public of the availability of the reports of such evaluations. EPA performed end-of-year evaluations of eight state air pollution control programs (Alabama Department of Environmental Management; Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Kentucky Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet; Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control; and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation) and 12 local programs (City of Huntsville Division of Natural Resources, AL; Jefferson County Department of Health, AL; City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division, FL; Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, FL; Miami-Dade County Air Quality Management Division, FL; Palm Beach County Health Department Division of Environmental Health, FL; Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department, NC; Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency, NC; Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency, NC; Memphis-Shelby County Health Department, TN; Knox County Department of Air Quality Management, TN; and Nashville-Davidson County Metropolitan Public Health Department, TN). The 20 evaluations were conducted to assess the agencies’ performance under the grants awarded by EPA under authority of section 105 of the Clean Air Act. EPA Region 4 has prepared reports for each agency identified above and these reports are now available for public inspection. The evaluations for the remainder of the local governments will be published at a later date. ADDRESSES: The reports may be examined at the EPA’s Region 4 office, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marie Persinger (404) 562–9048 for information concerning the state agencies of Alabama and South Carolina; Miya Smith (404) 562–9091 for the state and local agencies of Florida and for the local agencies of Tennessee; Russandra Brown (404) 562– 9064 for the state agencies of Mississippi and Kentucky; Mary Echols (404) 562–9053 for the state agencies of Georgia and Tennessee, and for the state and local agencies of North Carolina. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 May 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 They may be contacted at the above Region 4 address. Dated: May 4, 2006. A. Stanley Meiburg, Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E6–7574 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8171–6] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement: Dayton XRay Company Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs (‘‘Agreement’’), issued pursuant to section 122(h)(1) of CERCLA, concerning the Dayton X-Ray Site in Dayton, Ohio, between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘U.S. EPA’’ or ‘‘the Agency’’) and the following Settling Party: Joan Ruth Sammons. The proposed Agreement contains a settlement between U.S. EPA and Joan Ruth Sammons for the payment of a portion of U.S. EPA’s costs incurred in connection with the Dayton X-Ray Superfund Site. The Agreement requires the Settling Party to pay a total of $20,955.62 plus interest in the amount of $178.90 into the U.S. EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund. The Agreement also includes U.S. EPA’s covenant not to sue the Settling Party pursuant to section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), if Settling Party fulfills her obligations under the proposed Agreement. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the Agreement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the Agreement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the following location: Records Center, U.S. EPA, Region 5, 7th PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Floor, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 19, 2006. Background: The Dayton X-Ray Site is located at 1150 West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio. Dayton X-Ray Company operated from 1939 to 1992, as a familyowned business with its principal office and laboratory at this location. A title search revealed that Mrs. Joan Ruth Sammons owned the facility since 1970. Mrs. Sammons is the sole remaining Potentially Responsible Party and is the Settling Respondent in this proposed Agreement. The Dayton X-Ray Company filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in 1992. The Site was abandoned with at least several dozen 55 gallon drums and containers, which contained hazardous substances, remaining on site. Approximately 20 of these drums were outside of a building near a sidwalk, and exposed to the elements, which would lead to deterioration of the drums and release of their hazardous contents. Mrs. Sammons performed the cleanup of hazardous substances from the Site pursuant to U.S. EPA Agreement Docket No. V–W–C–637, and has already paid U.S. EPA past costs in the amount of $12,000. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Mrs. Joan Sammons will pay the U.S. EPA Superfund $20,955.62 in U.S. EPA’s costs in overseeing a cleanup of the Site by Mrs. Joan Sammons, plus interest in the amount of $178.90, for a total payment to the Superfund of $21,134.52. In consideration of the work performed, past costs already paid, and monies to be paid the Superfund pursuant to this proposed Agreement, U.S. EPA will forgive those Past Response Costs not collected pursuant to this Agreement. This settlement between U.S. EPA and Mrs. Sammons will resolve all outstanding costs of U.S. EPA incurred in connection with the Dayton X-Ray Site. Comments should reference the Dayton X-Ray Company Superfund Site, Dayton, Ohio and U.S. EPA Docket No. V–W–060C–846, and should be addressed to: Jerome Kujawa, Associate Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Mail Code C–14J, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Copies of the proposed Agreement may be obtained from Jerome Kujawa at (312) 886–6731 or email at kujawa.jerome@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Kujawa, Associate Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Mail Code C–14J, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6731 or e-mail Mr. Kujawa at kujawa.jerome@epa.gov. E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2006 / Notices Dated: May 4, 2006. Eric J. Cohen, Acting Regional Counsel. [FR Doc. E6–7575 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: 71 FR 27250, Wednesday, May 10, 2006. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TIME AND DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). CHANGE IN THE MEETING: The meeting has been cancelled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer on (202) 663–4070. This notice issued May 16, 2006. Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 06–4697 Filed 5–16–06; 2:10 pm] BILLING CODE 6570–06–M FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES May 9, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 May 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before June 19, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0910. Title: Third Report and Order in CC Docket No. 94–102 To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Repondents: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, and State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 4,000. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 4,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information collection to OMB as a revision in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The previous PRA submission to OMB were based on two filings—an initial report of each carrier’s plan for E911 Phase II and any subsequent report of change in that plan. Each report was expected to take one hour to complete. The initial reports were filed in 2000, so that the only remaining reporting requirement under this OMB control number is updates or changes in the plans filed by carriers. The information submitted to the Commission will provide public service answering points (PSAPs), providers of location technology, investors, PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28863 manufacturers, local exchange carriers, and the Commission with valuable information necessary for preparing for full Phase II E911 implementation. These reports will provide helpful, if not essential information, for coordinating carrier plans with those of manufacturers and PSAPs. Also, they will assist the Commission’s efforts to monitor Phase II developments and to take necessary actions to maintain the Phase II developments and to take necessary actions to maintain the Phase II implementation schedule. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–4663 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–M FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget May 5, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before June 19, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28862-28863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7575]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8171-6]


Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement: Dayton 
X-Ray Company Superfund Site

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed 
administrative Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs 
(``Agreement''), issued pursuant to section 122(h)(1) of CERCLA, 
concerning the Dayton X-Ray Site in Dayton, Ohio, between the United 
States Environmental Protection Agency (``U.S. EPA'' or ``the Agency'') 
and the following Settling Party: Joan Ruth Sammons.
    The proposed Agreement contains a settlement between U.S. EPA and 
Joan Ruth Sammons for the payment of a portion of U.S. EPA's costs 
incurred in connection with the Dayton X-Ray Superfund Site. The 
Agreement requires the Settling Party to pay a total of $20,955.62 plus 
interest in the amount of $178.90 into the U.S. EPA Hazardous Substance 
Superfund. The Agreement also includes U.S. EPA's covenant not to sue 
the Settling Party pursuant to section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 
9607(a), if Settling Party fulfills her obligations under the proposed 
Agreement.
    For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this 
notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the 
Agreement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may 
modify or withdraw its consent to the Agreement if comments received 
disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the Agreement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any 
comments received will be available for public inspection at the 
following location: Records Center, U.S. EPA, Region 5, 7th Floor, 77 
W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 19, 2006.
    Background: The Dayton X-Ray Site is located at 1150 West Second 
Street, Dayton, Ohio. Dayton X-Ray Company operated from 1939 to 1992, 
as a family-owned business with its principal office and laboratory at 
this location. A title search revealed that Mrs. Joan Ruth Sammons 
owned the facility since 1970. Mrs. Sammons is the sole remaining 
Potentially Responsible Party and is the Settling Respondent in this 
proposed Agreement.
    The Dayton X-Ray Company filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations 
in 1992. The Site was abandoned with at least several dozen 55 gallon 
drums and containers, which contained hazardous substances, remaining 
on site. Approximately 20 of these drums were outside of a building 
near a sidwalk, and exposed to the elements, which would lead to 
deterioration of the drums and release of their hazardous contents. 
Mrs. Sammons performed the cleanup of hazardous substances from the 
Site pursuant to U.S. EPA Agreement Docket No. V-W-C-637, and has 
already paid U.S. EPA past costs in the amount of $12,000.
    Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Mrs. Joan Sammons will 
pay the U.S. EPA Superfund $20,955.62 in U.S. EPA's costs in overseeing 
a clean-up of the Site by Mrs. Joan Sammons, plus interest in the 
amount of $178.90, for a total payment to the Superfund of $21,134.52. 
In consideration of the work performed, past costs already paid, and 
monies to be paid the Superfund pursuant to this proposed Agreement, 
U.S. EPA will forgive those Past Response Costs not collected pursuant 
to this Agreement. This settlement between U.S. EPA and Mrs. Sammons 
will resolve all outstanding costs of U.S. EPA incurred in connection 
with the Dayton X-Ray Site.
    Comments should reference the Dayton X-Ray Company Superfund Site, 
Dayton, Ohio and U.S. EPA Docket No. V-W-060C-846, and should be 
addressed to: Jerome Kujawa, Associate Regional Counsel, 77 West 
Jackson Blvd., Mail Code C-14J, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Copies of the 
proposed Agreement may be obtained from Jerome Kujawa at (312) 886-6731 
or e-mail at kujawa.jerome@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Kujawa, Associate Regional 
Counsel, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Mail Code C-14J, Chicago, Illinois 
60604, (312) 886-6731 or e-mail Mr. Kujawa at kujawa.jerome@epa.gov.


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    Dated: May 4, 2006.
Eric J. Cohen,
Acting Regional Counsel.
 [FR Doc. E6-7575 Filed 5-17-06; 8:45 am]
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