Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 75273-75274 [06-9670]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 240 / Thursday, December 14, 2006 / Notices in the Consent Decree at Unit 2 of its Hudson plant, the largest coal-fired electricity generating unit in PSEG’s New Jersey fleet. In exchange for allowing PSEG to follow a revised compliance schedule that will delay the installation of controls at this unit, the United States and New Jersey have secured commitments from PSEG to install and operate emission controls and implement emission reductions measures at this unit and at other units in the PSEG system to ensure that the Amendment’s emission reductions are equivalent to, and certain aspects superior to, the original Consent Decree. the proposed amendment also requires PSEG to pay a civil penalty of $6 million for PSEG’s failure to timely comply with the Consent Decree’s schedule for installing and operating the emission controls at Hudson Unit 2. In addition, the Amendment requires PSEG to spend $3.25 million on environmentally beneficial projects in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey is a signatory to the Consent Decree and the proposed Amendment. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed Amendment. 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. PSEG Fossil LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–1866/1. The proposed Amendment, as well as a copy of the original Consent Decree cross-referenced in the Amendment, may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, District of New Jersey, Peter Rodino Federal Building, 970 Broad Street, 7th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and at U.S. EPA Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. During the public comment period, the proposed Amendment and the Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, http// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. In addition, a copy of the proposed Amendment and the Consent Decree may also be obtained 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 of the Amendment from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $8 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. In requesting a copy of the original Consent Decree from the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Dec 13, 2006 Jkt 211000 Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $17.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. W. Benjamin Fisherow, Deputy Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–9669 Filed 12–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act (‘‘CAA’’) In accordance with 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2006, a proposed Consent Decree in United States and State of Illinois v. Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises, Inc., (‘‘Smurfit’’), Civil Action No. 06 C 6543, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. In a Complaint filed on the same day as the lodging of the proposed Consent Decree, the United States sought injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations of: (1) The Illinois State Implementation Plan (‘‘SIP’’) provisions governing emissions of volatile organic material from rotogravure and flexographic printing operations codified at 35 Ill. Admin. Code parts 205 and 218; (2) applicable National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (‘‘NESHAP’’) for the printing and publishing industry, codified at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KK; (3) duty to provide information to EPA upon request pursuant to Section 114 of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7414; and (4) Smurfit’s operating permit program requirements pursuant to Title V of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7661a–7661f. The violations alleged in the Complaint took place at Smurfit’s printing facility located at 1128 East Tower Road, Schaumburg, Illinois (the ‘‘Facility’’). On June 30, 2006, the Facility was acquired by Bluegrass Flexible Packaging Company, LLC (‘‘Bluegrass’’). Bluegrass has also joined the Consent Decree in which Bluegrass has accepted the jurisdiction of the Court in this case. In the proposed Consent Decree, Smurfit and Bluegrass agree, jointly and severally to: (1) Install a regenerative thermal oxidizer to destroy volatile organic material by means of high temperature thermal oxidation to meet the Illinois SIP requirements for capture and destruction of volatile organic matter; (2) comply with the cap and trade requirements of the Illinois SIP by paying the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) $151,440.36 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75273 for Smurfit’s alleged emissions in excess of its allotment trading units; (3) comply with the applicable SIP requirements regarding volatile organic material; and (4) Pay $325,000 in civil penalties—half to the United States and the other half to the State of Illinois. The Consent Decree acknowledges that Smurfit has already installed the required regenerative thermal oxidizer as required by 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 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 and State of Illinois v. Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90–5–2–1–08141. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comment period the proposed Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the proposed 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 requiring a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $8.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. William D. Brighton, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–9671 Filed 12–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2006, a E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 75274 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 240 / Thursday, December 14, 2006 / Notices proposed Consent Decree (‘‘Consent Decree’’) in the matter of United States v. Von Roll America, Inc., Civil Action No. 4:06 CV 2893, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. In the complaint in this matter, the United States sought injunctive relief and penalties against Von Roll America, Inc. (‘‘Von Roll’’) for claims arising under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., and under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq., in connection with the operation of Von Roll’s hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility located in East Liverpool, Ohio. Under the Consent Decree, Von Roll will: control waste vapors containing volatile organic compounds, including benzene, by installing and operating a carbon absorption system that will consist of no less than two trains of a primary and a secondary carbon box operated in series; install and operate a total hydrocarbon (‘‘THC’’) continuous emissions monitor system (‘‘CEMS’’) between the primary and secondary carbon box in each dual series to monitor for carbon breakthrough (an indication that the carbon box is no longer effective); and change out the primary box whenever CEMS data shows THCs of 5 ppm or greater on a 60 minute rolling average. Von Roll will pay a civil penalty of $750,000 and, as a Supplemental Environmental Project, will undertake a household hazardous waste collection project valued at $34,000. 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. Von Roll America, Inc., D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–08743. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 2 South Main St., Rm. 208, Akron, Ohio 44308, and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 W. Jackson St., 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/ ConsentlDecrees.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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Dec 13, 2006 Jkt 211000 Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax number (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 $21.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury, or, if by email or fax, forward a check in the amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. William D. Brighton, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 06–9670 Filed 12–13–06; 8:45 am] Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,269] AAR Manufacturing dba AAR Cargo Systems, Livonia, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on October 20, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at AAR Manufacturing, dba Cargo Systems, Livonia, Michigan. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Dated: December 4, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–21255 Filed 12–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,404] Dickten Masch Plastics, LLC, Hattiesburg Plant, a Subsidiary of Everett Smith Group, Hattiesburg, MS; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 13, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Dickten Masch Plastics, a subsidiary of Everett Smith Group, Hattiesburg Plant, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Fmt 4703 BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Hanesbrands, Inc., Formerly Known as Sara Lee Corporation, Trading as L’eggs Products Marion Plant, Marion, SC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Frm 00048 Dated: December 7, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–21256 Filed 12–13–06; 8:45 am] [TA–W–60,266] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M PO 00000 The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Sfmt 4703 In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 7, 2006, applicable to workers of Hanesbrands, Inc., Marion, South Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2006 (71 FR 68844). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of hosiery. The Department inadvertently omitted in this certification that the firm was formerly known as Sara Lee Branded Apparel. Specifically, the State reports that the workers wages were reported under the Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN) for Sara Lee Corporation, Trading As L’eggs Products Marion Plant. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to include workers whose wages were reported under the FEIN for Sara Lee. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–60,266 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Hanesbrands, Inc., formerly known as Sara Lee Corporation, Trading as L’eggs Products Marion Plant, Marion, South Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 13, 2005 through November 7, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 240 (Thursday, December 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75273-75274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9670]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act and 
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

    Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2006, 
a

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proposed Consent Decree (``Consent Decree'') in the matter of United 
States v. Von Roll America, Inc., Civil Action No. 4:06 CV 2893, was 
lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District 
of Ohio, Eastern Division.
    In the complaint in this matter, the United States sought 
injunctive relief and penalties against Von Roll America, Inc. (``Von 
Roll'') for claims arising under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et 
seq., and under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 
6901 et seq., in connection with the operation of Von Roll's hazardous 
waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility located in East 
Liverpool, Ohio. Under the Consent Decree, Von Roll will: control waste 
vapors containing volatile organic compounds, including benzene, by 
installing and operating a carbon absorption system that will consist 
of no less than two trains of a primary and a secondary carbon box 
operated in series; install and operate a total hydrocarbon (``THC'') 
continuous emissions monitor system (``CEMS'') between the primary and 
secondary carbon box in each dual series to monitor for carbon 
breakthrough (an indication that the carbon box is no longer 
effective); and change out the primary box whenever CEMS data shows 
THCs of 5 ppm or greater on a 60 minute rolling average. Von Roll will 
pay a civil penalty of $750,000 and, as a Supplemental Environmental 
Project, will undertake a household hazardous waste collection project 
valued at $34,000.
    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. Von Roll America, Inc., D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-2-1-08743.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, 2 South Main St., Rm. 208, Akron, Ohio 44308, and at 
U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 W. Jackson St., 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/
Consent_Decrees.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 
number (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 $21.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) 
payable to the U.S. Treasury, or, if by email or fax, forward a check 
in the amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address.

William D. Brighton,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 06-9670 Filed 12-13-06; 8:45 am]
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