Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 4628 [08-269]

Download as PDF 4628 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 17 / Friday, January 25, 2008 / Notices Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation must be served on all other parties to the investigation (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: This investigation is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission’s rules. Issued: January 18, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–1271 Filed 1–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on January 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States v. Alcan Aluminum Corporation, Docket No. 3:99–CV–1160, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. In this proceeding, the United States filed a claim pursuant to Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607, for reimbursement of costs incurred in connection with response actions taken at the Butler Mine Tunnel Superfund Site, in Pittston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Pursuant to the Consent Decree, the settling Defendant agrees to pay $1,830,120 in reimbursement of costs previously incurred by the United States. 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 the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov, or mailed to: P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to: U.S. v. Alcan Aluminus Corp., DJ. Ref. 90–11– 3–134A. The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region III, Office of VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:59 Jan 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 Regional Counsel, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103–2029, c/o Jefferie Garcia, Esq. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be examined at the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the 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 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 $4.25 (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. Robert Brook, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 08–268 Filed 1–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’) Notice is hereby given that on January 8, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Ashland, Inc. (W.D.N.Y.) No. 04–0904 (JTE) was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. On November 10, 2004, the United States, on behalf of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), filed a Complaint under Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), against Ashland Inc. (Ashland) seeking recovery of $23,145,119.00 in past costs, plus all future costs incurred by the Army Corps of Engineers in responding to the release or threat of release of hazardous substances at the Ashland 2 Site in Tonawanda, New York. Ashland has placed $2.75 million into an escrow account; the Consent Decree provides that Ashland will transfer the principal amount of $2.75 million plus any interest accrued from August 22, 2007 to the United States. In exchange, the United States has given Ashland a covenant not to sue, with PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 restrictions, for the Ashland 1, 2, Rattlesnake Creek, and Seaway Sites under Sections 106, 107(a), and 113(f). of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607(a), and 9613(f). 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, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Ashland, Inc. (W.D.N.Y.) No. 04–0904 (JTE), D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–08292. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Western District of New York, 138 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202 and at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. 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 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 $8.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 08–269 Filed 1–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on January 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States v. Estate of Harry Crossley, et al., Docket No. 5:08– cv–197, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In this proceeding, the United States filed a claim pursuant to Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA'')

    Notice is hereby given that on January 8, 2008, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. Ashland, Inc. (W.D.N.Y.) No. 04-0904 (JTE) 
was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western 
District of New York.
    On November 10, 2004, the United States, on behalf of the Army 
Corps of Engineers (Corps), filed a Complaint under Section 107(a) of 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 
Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), against Ashland Inc. 
(Ashland) seeking recovery of $23,145,119.00 in past costs, plus all 
future costs incurred by the Army Corps of Engineers in responding to 
the release or threat of release of hazardous substances at the Ashland 
2 Site in Tonawanda, New York. Ashland has placed $2.75 million into an 
escrow account; the Consent Decree provides that Ashland will transfer 
the principal amount of $2.75 million plus any interest accrued from 
August 22, 2007 to the United States. In exchange, the United States 
has given Ashland a covenant not to sue, with restrictions, for the 
Ashland 1, 2, Rattlesnake Creek, and Seaway Sites under Sections 106, 
107(a), and 113(f). of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607(a), and 9613(f).
    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, and either e-mailed to 
pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. 
Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to 
United States v. Ashland, Inc. (W.D.N.Y.) No. 04-0904 (JTE), D.J. Ref. 
90-11-2-08292.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, Western District of New York, 138 Delaware Avenue, 
Buffalo, New York 14202 and at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1776 
Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. 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 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 $8.25 
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury.

Ronald Gluck,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 08-269 Filed 1-24-08; 8:45 am]
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