Notice of Lodging of Settlement Under the Clean Air Act, 5997-5998 [07-542]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 26 / Thursday, February 8, 2007 / Notices Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the reviews must be served on all other parties to the reviews (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These reviews are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 2, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–2075 Filed 2–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to Clean Water and Clean Air Acts Notice is hereby given that on January 25, 2007, a proposed consent decree in United States v. Duro Textiles, LLC, Civil Action No. 1:07–cv–10130–GAO, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The proposed consent decree will settle the United States’ claims for violations of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq., related to the failure by Duro Textile, LLC, at its plants in Fall River to, among other things: Comply with wastewater discharge limitations; perform required monitoring of storm water outfalls; incinerate properly volatile organic components from its processes; and keep required records. Pursuant to the proposed consent decree, Duro Textiles, LLC, will pay $480,000 as civil penalty for such violations, comply with record keeping requirements, and maintain compliance with the Acts at its Fall River plants in the future. 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 of the Environmental and Natural Resources VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 5997 Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530, and should refer to United States v. Duro Textiles, LLC, Civil Action No. 1:07–cv–10130–GAO, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–08584. The proposed consent decree may also be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts, John Moakley Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way, Room, 9200, Boston, MA, at U.S. EPA Region 1, One Congress Street, Boston, MA. 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. If requesting a copy of the proposed consent decree, please so note and enclose a check in the amount of $8.25 (25 cent per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury, or if by email or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. $350,000, collectively. This settlement is based on the Defendants’ limited ability to pay. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, comments relating to the proposed settlement agreement. 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. Orlyn Joyner, et al., DOJ Ref. #90–11–3–08713. During the public comment period, the proposed settlement agreement may be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/open.html. A copy of the proposed settlement agreement 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 enclose a check in the amount of $5.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury, to obtain a copy of the Consent Decree. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 07–543 Filed 2–7–07; 8:45 am] Henry Friedman, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 07–544 Filed 2–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice of Lodging of Settlement Under the Clean Air Act Notice is hereby given that on January 25, 2007, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Orlyn Joyner, et al., Civil Action Number 3:05–CV–257–M– A, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. In this action the United States sought, under Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607, recovery of response costs incurred by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) in response to releases of hazardous substances at the Allied Electroplating Superfund Site located in Eupora, Webster County, Mississippi. Joyner’s Die Casting & Plating, Inc. and Orlyn Joyner (‘‘Defendants’’) are paying PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice is hereby given that on January 29, 2007, a proposed Stipulation and Order (‘‘the Stipulation’’) in In re Westwood Chemical Corp., Docket No. 05–B–35298 (CGM), and Banner v. HSBC Bank, National Association, et al., Adversary Proceeding No. 06–09061 (CGM), was lodged with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. In this action the United States, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), filed an administrative claim for expenses incurred in a CERCLA response action performed at the Debtor Westwood Chemical Corporation’s Site, 46 Tower Road, Middletown, New York 10941, in Orange County, where Debtor manufactured chemicals. After EPA’s response action concluded, the Bankruptcy Trustee sold the Westwood E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 5998 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 26 / Thursday, February 8, 2007 / Notices Site, including all real property, machinery, and equipment, for a cash payment of $3 million. Under the Stipulation, the Trustee will disburse the $3 million in sale proceeds as follows: EPA will receive $1.25 million, in full settlement of its administrative claim; the State of New York will receive $40,000; HSBC Bank will receive $750,000; the Town of Wallkill and County of Orange will collectively receive $275,000; Eleanor Koch will receive $62,500; Rider, Weiner, Frankel & Calhelha, PC, will receive $41,750, with the remainder to be released to the Trustee to pay administrative expenses as authorized by the Court. The Stipulation also provides that, in consideration of the payments made pursuant to the Stipulation, the United States on behalf of EPA covenants not to bring a civil action or take administrative action against the Debtor’s estate, the Trustee, and/or HSBC Bank pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, relating to the Westwood Site. The Stipulation also provides to the Debtor’s estate, the Trustee, and/or HSBC Bank protection from contribution actions or claims as provided by CERCLA Section 113(f)(2), 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2), for matters addressed in the Stipulation. In addition, the Debtor’s Estate, the Trustee, and HSBC Bank covenant not to sue or assert causes of action against the United States with respect to the Westwood Site. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Stipulation. 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 In re Westwood Chemical Corporation, and/or Banner v. HSBC Bank, National Association, et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–08602. The Stipulation may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10007, and at U.S. EPA Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. During the public comment period, the Stipulation may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Stipulation 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $4.75 (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. Ronald G. Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 07–542 Filed 2–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Form ETA–232, the Domestic Agricultural In-Season Wage Report, and Form ETA–232A, Wage Survey Interview Record ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal Agencies with an opportunity to comment on the proposed and/or continuing collection of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Brian Pasternak, Chief, Division of Policy Analysis and Technical Assistance, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C–4312, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210– 0001, 202–693–3010 (this is not a tollfree number), fax 202–693–2768. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Isabel D. Jean-Pierre, Temporary Programs Manager, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Labor, Room C–4312, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 202–693–3010 (this is not a toll-free number), fax 202–693–2768. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background. The Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended, provides that the State Workforce Agencies throughout the country shall assist the Office of Foreign Labor Certification in promoting uniformity in its administrative and Statistical procedures, furnishing and publishing information as to opportunities for employment and other information of value in the operation of its system, and maintaining a system for clearing labor between the states. Pursuant to the Wagner-Peyser Act, the U.S. Department of Labor has established regulations at 20 CFR 653.500 covering the processing of agricultural intrastate and interstate job orders. Section 563.501 provides that the wage offered by employers must not be less than the prevailing wage or the applicable Federal or state minimum wage; whichever is higher. Also, the regulations for the temporary employment of H–2A alien agricultural and H–2 logging workers in the United States, 20 CFR, Part 655, Subpart B and C implementing relevant sections of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, requires farmers and other agricultural employers to pay workers the adverse effect wage rate, the prevailing wage rate, or the legal Federal or State minimum wage rate; whichever is highest. The prevailing wage rate is used to implement these regulations covering intrastate and interstate recruitment of farmworkers. The vehicle for establishing the prevailing wage rate is Form ETA–232, The Domestic Agricultural In-Season Wage Report, and Form ETA–232–A, Wage Survey Interview Record. The ETA–232 Report contains the prevailing wage finding based on survey data collected from employers and reported by the States on Form ETA–232–A. II. Desired Focus of Comments. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed request to extend the expiration date of the collection request to: • 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; E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 26 (Thursday, February 8, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Settlement Under the Clean Air Act

    Notice is hereby given that on January 29, 2007, a proposed 
Stipulation and Order (``the Stipulation'') in In re Westwood Chemical 
Corp., Docket No. 05-B-35298 (CGM), and Banner v. HSBC Bank, National 
Association, et al., Adversary Proceeding No. 06-09061 (CGM), was 
lodged with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern 
District of New York.
    In this action the United States, on behalf of the Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA''), filed an administrative claim for expenses 
incurred in a CERCLA response action performed at the Debtor Westwood 
Chemical Corporation's Site, 46 Tower Road, Middletown, New York 10941, 
in Orange County, where Debtor manufactured chemicals. After EPA's 
response action concluded, the Bankruptcy Trustee sold the Westwood

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Site, including all real property, machinery, and equipment, for a cash 
payment of $3 million. Under the Stipulation, the Trustee will disburse 
the $3 million in sale proceeds as follows: EPA will receive $1.25 
million, in full settlement of its administrative claim; the State of 
New York will receive $40,000; HSBC Bank will receive $750,000; the 
Town of Wallkill and County of Orange will collectively receive 
$275,000; Eleanor Koch will receive $62,500; Rider, Weiner, Frankel & 
Calhelha, PC, will receive $41,750, with the remainder to be released 
to the Trustee to pay administrative expenses as authorized by the 
Court. The Stipulation also provides that, in consideration of the 
payments made pursuant to the Stipulation, the United States on behalf 
of EPA covenants not to bring a civil action or take administrative 
action against the Debtor's estate, the Trustee, and/or HSBC Bank 
pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, 
relating to the Westwood Site. The Stipulation also provides to the 
Debtor's estate, the Trustee, and/or HSBC Bank protection from 
contribution actions or claims as provided by CERCLA Section 113(f)(2), 
42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2), for matters addressed in the Stipulation. In 
addition, the Debtor's Estate, the Trustee, and HSBC Bank covenant not 
to sue or assert causes of action against the United States with 
respect to the Westwood Site.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comments relating to the 
Stipulation. 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 In re Westwood Chemical Corporation, and/or Banner v. HSBC Bank, 
National Association, et al., D.J. Ref. 90-11-2-08602.
    The Stipulation may be examined at the Office of the United States 
Attorney, 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10007, and 
at U.S. EPA Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. During 
the public comment period, the Stipulation may also be examined on the 
following Department of Justice Web site https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/
Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Stipulation 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 $4.75 (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.

Ronald G. Gluck,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 07-542 Filed 2-7-07; 8:45 am]
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