Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 35711 [E8-14095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 24, 2008 / Notices twelfth respondent, Old Dominion Footwear, Inc. of Madison Heights, Virginia, was added to the investigation on October 10, 2006. All but five respondents have been terminated from the investigation on the basis of a consent order, settlement agreement, or undisputed Commission determination of non-infringement. The five remaining respondents are: (1) Collective; (2) Double Diamond; (3) Effervescent; (4) Gen-X Sports; and (5) Holey Shoes. On April 11, 2008, the ALJ issued his final ID finding no violation of section 337 by the remaining respondents. On April 24, 2008, the Commission issued a notice extending the deadline for determining whether to review the final ID by 15 days to June 11, 2008. On June 11, 2008, the Commission issued a notice extending the deadline for determining whether to review the final ID by 7 days to June 18, 2008. Upon considering the parties’ filings, the Commission has determined to review-in-part the final ID. Specifically, with respect to the ‘789 patent, the Commission has determined to review the ALJ’s findings concerning noninfringement by the respondents’ products and lack of satisfaction of the technical prong of the domestic industry requirement by Crocs’ footwear. The Commission has also determined to review the ALJ’s finding of invalidity with respect to the ‘858 patent. The Commission does not request any further written submissions at this time. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in sections 210.42–45 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.42–45. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 18, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–14179 Filed 6–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ebenthall on PRODPC60 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership, Civil Action No. 1:08CV605 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water VerDate Aug<31>2005 12:39 Jun 23, 2008 Jkt 214001 Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) permits governing the discharge of storm water from Centex’s construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require Centex to pay a civil penalty of $1,485,000 and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements. 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. Centex Homes, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–08059. The consent decree and associated appendices may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 2100 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. During the public comment period, the consent decree also may be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the consent decree and the associated appendices 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 $ 39.25 (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. To obtain a copy of the proposed consent decree exclusive of exhibits, please enclose a check in the amount of $19.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. All requests for documents should refer to United States v. Centex Homes, Civil Action Number 1:08CV605, and D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1– 08059. Karen Dworkin, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–14095 Filed 6–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35711 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. KB Home, Civil Action No. 1:08CV603 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) permits governing the discharge of storm water from KB Home’s construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require KB Home to pay a civil penalty of $1,185,000 and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements. 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. KB Home, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5– 1–1–08057. The consent decree and associated appendices may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 2100 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. During the public comment period, the consent decree also may be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the consent decree and the associated appendices 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 $34.75 (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. To obtain a copy of the proposed consent decree exclusive of exhibits, please enclose a check in the E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
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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 Clean Water Act

    Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States et al. v. Centex Homes, a Nevada General 
Partnership, Civil Action No. 1:08CV605 was lodged with the United 
States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
    In this action the United States sought civil penalties and 
injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act 
(``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and 
federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') 
permits governing the discharge of storm water from Centex's 
construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require Centex to 
pay a civil penalty of $1,485,000 and implement a company-wide 
compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements.
    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. Centex Homes, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-08059.
    The consent decree and associated appendices may be examined at the 
Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 
2100 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. During the public 
comment period, the consent decree also may be examined on the 
following Department of Justice Web site: https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/
Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the consent decree and the associated 
appendices 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 $ 39.25 (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. To obtain a copy of the proposed consent decree 
exclusive of exhibits, please enclose a check in the amount of $19.50 
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. All 
requests for documents should refer to United States v. Centex Homes, 
Civil Action Number 1:08CV605, and D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-08059.

Karen Dworkin,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
 [FR Doc. E8-14095 Filed 6-23-08; 8:45 am]
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