Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 41053-41054 [06-6344]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 19, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period Regarding Lodging of Consent Decrees Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On June 7, 2006 (71 FR 33001), the United States Department of Justice published notice of the lodging of the two consent decrees in United States v. Industrial Excess Landfill, Inc., Civil Action Number 5:89–CV–1988 (N.D. Ohio) (consolidated with State of Ohio v. Industrial Excess Landfill, Inc., Civil Action Number 5:91–CV–2559 (N.D. Ohio)). Because of a typographical error in that notice, the Department of Justice published a corrected notice on June 28, 2006 (71 FR 36827), without changing the period for receipt of public comment. The United States is now extending the period for public comment through and including July 31, 2006. All comments from the public on the consent decrees described below must be received by that date. The two proposed Consent Decrees were lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on May 26, 2006. The first Consent Decree resolves claims against PPG Industries, Inc. (‘‘PPG’’), brought by the United States on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) under Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. § 9607, for response costs incurred and to be incurred by the United States in responding to the release and threatened release of hazardous substances at the Industrial Excess Landfill Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’) in Uniontown, Ohio. The second Consent Decree resolves claims against Morgan Adhesives Co. (‘‘Morgan’’), brought by the Untied States on behalf of EPA under Section 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9607, for response costs incurred and to be incurred by the United States in responding to the release and threatened release of hazardous substances at the Site, as well as CERCLA and other claims related to the Site brought against Morgan by the State of Ohio. Both Consent Decrees are de minimis settlements pursuant to Section 122(g)(1)(A) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9622(g)(1)(A). Under their respective Consent Decrees, PPG will pay $752,500 to the United States, and Morgan will pay $334,016 to the United States and $15,984 to the State of Ohio, in reimbursement of the United States’ and the State’s response costs; the United VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Jul 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 States covenants not to sue PPG, and the United States and the State of Ohio covenant not to sue Morgan, regarding the Site, subject to certain reservations of rights. The Department of Justice has previously provided notice that, under 42 U.S.C. 9622(d)(2), 9622(g)(12) and 28 CFR § 50.7, it would receive comments relating to the Consent Decree for a period of 30 days from the original publication of notice of lodging in the Federal Register. That comment period would have ended on July 7, 2006. A party to the underlying lawsuit requested a relatively short extension of time to submit comments on the consent decree. The Department of Justice, in consultation with EPA and co-Plaintiff State of Ohio, determined that the extension is appropriate but that the comment period should be extended for the entire public. Therefore, the United States Department of Justice will accept comment on either or both of the proposed consent decrees through July 31, 2006. 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. Industrial Excess Landfill, Inc., DOJ Ref. #90–11–3–247/2. Each Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 801 West Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, and the Region 5 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IIlinois 60604. During the public comment period, each Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ open.html. A copy of each 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 emailing 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 specify whether requesting PPG Consent Decree, the Morgan Consent Decree, or both, and please enclose a check payable to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of $5.50 for the PPG Consent Decree, $6.25 for the Morgan Consent Decree, or $11.75 for both Consent PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41053 Decrees (for reproduction costs of 25 cents per page). William D. Brighton, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–6347 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on July 12, 2006, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. NL Industries, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 91–00578–JLF, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The Consent Decree resolves claims of the United States under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Recovery Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, against Ace Scrap Metal Processors, Inc. (‘‘Settling Defendant’’), in connection with the NL Industries/ Taracorp Superfund Site located in Granite City, Madison, and Venice, Illinois. Under the proposed settlement, Settling Defendant will pay $580,000 of U.S. EPA’s past costs incurred at the Site, and a civil penalty of $20,000 for failure to comply with a unilateral administrative order issued by U.S. EPA. 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. NL Industries, Inc., et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–3–608A. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Nine Executive Drive, Suite 300, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208, and at U.S. EPA Region V, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comments 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 E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 41054 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 19, 2006 / Notices 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 $6.25 (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. 06–6344 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M Overview of This Information Collection DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection, Comments Requested 60-day notice of information collection under review laboratory customer satisfaction assessment— [1110–NEW]. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES ACTION: The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Laboratory Division has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with established review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 18, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Robert B. Stacey, Quality Manager, FBI Laboratory, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, Virginia, 22135. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Comments should address one or more of the following four points: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jul 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. 1. Type of information collection: Customer survey. 2. The title of the form/collection: Customer Satisfaction Assessment. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the department sponsoring the collection: Form FD–1000, Laboratory Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary—Local and state law enforcement agencies. This collection is needed to evaluate the quality of services provided by the FBI Laboratory. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that there will be 5,000 respondents at 5 minutes per form. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with this collection: There are approximately 416 hours annual burden associated with this information collection. Ms. Lynn Bryant, Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: July 13, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6–11407 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request July 13, 2006. The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Ira Mills at the Department of Labor on 202–693–4122 (this is not a toll-free number) or E-Mail: Mills.Ira@dol.gov. This ICR can also be accessed online at https:// www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/ OMBControlNumber.cfm. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202– 395–7316 (this is not a toll free number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Statement of Expenditures and Financial Adjustment of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees and ExServicemembers. OMB Number: 1205–0162. Frequency: Quarterly. E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41053-41054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 July 12, 2006, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. NL Industries, Inc., et al., Civil Action 
No. 91-00578-JLF, was lodged with the United States District Court for 
the Southern District of Illinois. The Consent Decree resolves claims 
of the United States under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Recovery Act (``CERCLA''), 42 
U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, against Ace Scrap Metal Processors, Inc. 
(``Settling Defendant''), in connection with the NL Industries/Taracorp 
Superfund Site located in Granite City, Madison, and Venice, Illinois.
    Under the proposed settlement, Settling Defendant will pay $580,000 
of U.S. EPA's past costs incurred at the Site, and a civil penalty of 
$20,000 for failure to comply with a unilateral administrative order 
issued by U.S. EPA.
    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. NL Industries, Inc., et al., D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-608A.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, Nine Executive Drive, Suite 300, Fairview Heights, 
Illinois 62208, and at U.S. EPA Region V, 77 West Jackson Blvd., 
Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comments 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

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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 $6.25 (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. 06-6344 Filed 7-18-06; 8:45 am]
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