Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 38468-38469 [E8-15095]

Download as PDF 38468 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 130 / Monday, July 7, 2008 / Notices contained in USITC Publication 4018 (June 2008), entitled Silicon Metal From Russia: Investigation No. 731–TA–991 (Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: June 30, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–15205 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2008, a proposed consent decree in United States v. John B. Knight, Jr.; Robert D. Brown; National Petroleum Marketing, Inc.; Sunwest Express, Inc.; and Navajo Trails, Inc., Civil No. CIV– 04–0626–PHX–JWS, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. This Consent Decree resolves claims asserted by the United States in a complaint filed on March 30, 2004, against the settling defendants for civil penalties under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6991–6992, for failure to conduct corrosion tests every three years; failure to report a suspected release within twenty-four hours; failure to investigate suspected releases within seven days; failure to monitor tanks every thirty days; failure to utilize a valid release detection method; failure to provide adequate release detection for piping; failure to maintain financial responsibility; and failure to respond to information request letters. The proposed Consent Decree provides for the payment to the United States of $55,000 in civil penalties. 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. John B. Knight, Jr.; Robert D. Brown; National Petroleum Marketing, Inc.; Sunwest Express, Inc.; and Navajo Trails, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90–7–1–08112. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Two Renaissance Square, 40 N. Central VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Jul 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, Arizona 85004–4408, and at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. 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, D.C. 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 $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. Henry Friedman, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–15220 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Cambrex Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 08–5815, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The proposed Consent Decree resolves claims of the United States, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., in connection with the Nepera Chemical Company Superfund Site in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York (‘‘Site’’), against Cambrex Corporation; Nepera, Inc.; WarnerLambert Company LLC; and Pfizer, Inc. The proposed Consent Decree requires the defendants to perform the Remedial Design/Remedial Action (‘‘RD/RA’’) set forth in the Record of Decision (‘‘ROD’’) for the Site, including (a) The excavation of Site soils within former waste lagoons and placement of the soils into a biocell, using soil vapor PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 extraction and biological degradation technologies to reach target cleanup levels; (b) backfilling of the excavated areas of the Site which are not utilized in the construction of the biocell; (c) bioremediation of the groundwater following the removal of source-area soils by the introduction of oxygenating compounds to facilitate bioremediation through enhancement of the indigenous microbial population; and (d) implementation of a long-term groundwater monitoring program to verify that the concentrations and the areal extent of the groundwater contaminants are declining. The estimated cost of the remedy is $3,815,000. In addition, the Consent Decree requires the defendants to reimburse EPA for its past response costs in the amount of $495,000. The Consent Decree also obligates the defendants to pay the United States’ future response costs with respect to the Site, and to implement institutional controls including restrictive covenants and an environmental easement to ensure non-interference with, and the continued effectiveness of, the ROD remedy. The proposed Consent Decree provides that the defendants are entitled to contribution protection as provided by Section 113(f)(2) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) for matters addressed by the settlement. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of 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 Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530, and either emailed to pubcommentees.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. Cambrex Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 08–5815 (RMB), D.J. Ref. 90– 11–3–09274. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, 86 Chambers Street, New York, New York 10007. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 130 / Monday, July 7, 2008 / Notices (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy of the proposed Consent Decree, please enclose a check in the amount of $49.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–15095 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES July 1, 2008. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests (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 each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316 / Fax: 202–395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), e-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). 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, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Jul 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Attestation by Employers Using Crewmembers for Longshore Activities at Locations in the State of Alaska. OMB Control Number: 1205–0352. Form Number: ETA 9033–A. Affected Public: Private Sector— Business or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60. Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden: $0. Description: The information provided on the Form ETA 9033–A by employers seeking to use alien crewmembers to perform longshore activities in the State of Alaska permits the Department to meet federal responsibilities for program administration, management, and oversight under § 258 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1288). For additional information, see related notice published at 73 FR 12219 on March 6, 2008. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Workforce Flexibility (WorkFlex) Program. OMB Control Number: 1205–0432. Form Number: None. Affected Public: State Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 960. Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden: $0. Description: Governors may request waiver authority from the Secretary of Labor to waive certain provisions of the Workforce Investment Act Title I programs. Applications are submitted to the ETA National Office on behalf of states and local areas to implement PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38469 reforms of State Workforce Investment systems. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–15379 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 08–053] Notice of Information Collection National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: All comments should be submitted within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Dr. Walter Kit, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA PRA Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., JE0000, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–1350, Walter.Kit1@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This information collection, JSC Form 1625, has to do with operational groups at JSC and other NASA centers, NASA contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to provide descriptions of radioactive items used in or supplied for human space missions or approved JSC projects. The form also provides records of accountability, responsibility, transfer, location, and disposition of these items. II. Method of Collection The form, which is now available electronically, accompanies a physical shipment of nuclear materials and requires recipients to confirm shipment receipt. Converting the form to an electronic format and making it E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

    Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, a 
proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Cambrex Corporation, et 
al., Civil Action No. 08-5815, was lodged with the United States 
District Court for the Southern District of New York.
    The proposed Consent Decree resolves claims of the United States, 
on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., in connection with the Nepera 
Chemical Company Superfund Site in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange 
County, New York (``Site''), against Cambrex Corporation; Nepera, Inc.; 
Warner-Lambert Company LLC; and Pfizer, Inc. The proposed Consent 
Decree requires the defendants to perform the Remedial Design/Remedial 
Action (``RD/RA'') set forth in the Record of Decision (``ROD'') for 
the Site, including (a) The excavation of Site soils within former 
waste lagoons and placement of the soils into a biocell, using soil 
vapor extraction and biological degradation technologies to reach 
target cleanup levels; (b) backfilling of the excavated areas of the 
Site which are not utilized in the construction of the biocell; (c) 
bioremediation of the groundwater following the removal of source-area 
soils by the introduction of oxygenating compounds to facilitate 
bioremediation through enhancement of the indigenous microbial 
population; and (d) implementation of a long-term groundwater 
monitoring program to verify that the concentrations and the areal 
extent of the groundwater contaminants are declining. The estimated 
cost of the remedy is $3,815,000. In addition, the Consent Decree 
requires the defendants to reimburse EPA for its past response costs in 
the amount of $495,000. The Consent Decree also obligates the 
defendants to pay the United States' future response costs with respect 
to the Site, and to implement institutional controls including 
restrictive covenants and an environmental easement to ensure non-
interference with, and the continued effectiveness of, the ROD remedy. 
The proposed Consent Decree provides that the defendants are entitled 
to contribution protection as provided by Section 113(f)(2) of CERCLA, 
42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) for matters addressed by the settlement.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of 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 Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of 
Justice, Washington, DC 20530, 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. Cambrex Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 08-5815 (RMB), D.J. 
Ref. 90-11-3-09274.
    The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the 
United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, 86 Chambers 
Street, New York, New York 10007. 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 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.

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(202) 514-0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514-1547. In requesting 
a copy of the proposed Consent Decree, please enclose a check in the 
amount of $49.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the 
U.S. Treasury.

Ronald Gluck,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E8-15095 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am]
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