Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 46036 [E8-18053]

Download as PDF 46036 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 153 / Thursday, August 7, 2008 / Notices Issued: July 31, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–18051 Filed 8–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on July 31, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree (the ‘‘Decree’’) in United States v. Bacardi Corporation, Civil Action No. 3:08–cv– 1825 was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. In a complaint, filed simultaneously with the Decree, the United States charged that Bacardi Corporation (‘‘Bacardi’’) violated the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., at its facility ˜ in Catano, Puerto Rico (‘‘Facility’’) by discharging pollutants in excess of effluent limitations contained in its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) Permit No. PR0000591, by failing to report results of sampling conducted by Bacardi, including violations of effluent limitations, and by failing to conduct toxicity testing and report the results of such testing as required by NPDES Permit No. PR0000591. Pursuant to the Decree, Bacardi will implement a number of compliance measures, including enhanced monitoring of certain pollutants in the Facility’s effluent and developing and implementing a plan of action to address exceedances of the effluent limitations for bacterial pollutants. If Bacardi exceeds any effluent limitation prior to termination of the Decree, such exceedance may trigger a requirement to implement further compliance measures. Bacardi will pay a $550,000 civil monetary penalty to the United States pursuant to the Decree. Bacardi must also carry out a land preservation supplemental environmental project, the value of which is estimated at approximately $1,000,000. Specifically, Bacardi will transfer title to a parcel of land containing wetlands, located in the watershed of Cienega Las Cucharillas in ˜ Catano, Puerto Rico, to a non-profit group, and require the attachment of deed restrictions, covenants and/or easements to ensure the land is perpetually maintained as a protected area. This land preservation project will assist in restoring the ecosystem, provide environmental and public health protection, and enable the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:49 Aug 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 ecological resources of Cienaga Las Cucharillas and nearby mangrove forest and wetland areas to be maintained and protected to ensure future environmental benefits. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, comments relating to the 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. Bacardi Corporation, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–08983. The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, ´ Torre Chardon, Room 1201, 350 ´ Chardon Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918, and at U.S. EPA Region 2, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. During the public comment period, the 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 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 $14.25 (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. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–18053 Filed 8–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request July 31, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Standards Administration (ESA), 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, 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 Standards Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: FECA Medical Report Forms, Claim for Compensation. OMB Control Number: 1215–0103. Form Numbers: CA–7; CA–17; CA–16; CA–20; CA–1331; CA–1332; OWCP–5A; OWCP–5B; and OWCP–5C. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 294,540. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 30,493. E:\FR\FM\07AUN1.SGM 07AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 153 (Thursday, August 7, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

    Notice is hereby given that on July 31, 2008, a proposed Consent 
Decree (the ``Decree'') in United States v. Bacardi Corporation, Civil 
Action No. 3:08-cv-1825 was lodged with the United States District 
Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
    In a complaint, filed simultaneously with the Decree, the United 
States charged that Bacardi Corporation (``Bacardi'') violated the 
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., at its facility in Catano, 
Puerto Rico (``Facility'') by discharging pollutants in excess of 
effluent limitations contained in its National Pollutant Discharge 
Elimination System (``NPDES'') Permit No. PR0000591, by failing to 
report results of sampling conducted by Bacardi, including violations 
of effluent limitations, and by failing to conduct toxicity testing and 
report the results of such testing as required by NPDES Permit No. 
PR0000591.
    Pursuant to the Decree, Bacardi will implement a number of 
compliance measures, including enhanced monitoring of certain 
pollutants in the Facility's effluent and developing and implementing a 
plan of action to address exceedances of the effluent limitations for 
bacterial pollutants. If Bacardi exceeds any effluent limitation prior 
to termination of the Decree, such exceedance may trigger a requirement 
to implement further compliance measures.
    Bacardi will pay a $550,000 civil monetary penalty to the United 
States pursuant to the Decree. Bacardi must also carry out a land 
preservation supplemental environmental project, the value of which is 
estimated at approximately $1,000,000. Specifically, Bacardi will 
transfer title to a parcel of land containing wetlands, located in the 
watershed of Cienega Las Cucharillas in Catano, Puerto Rico, to a non-
profit group, and require the attachment of deed restrictions, 
covenants and/or easements to ensure the land is perpetually maintained 
as a protected area. This land preservation project will assist in 
restoring the ecosystem, provide environmental and public health 
protection, and enable the ecological resources of Cienaga Las 
Cucharillas and nearby mangrove forest and wetland areas to be 
maintained and protected to ensure future environmental benefits.
    The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication, comments relating to the 
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. Bacardi Corporation, D.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-08983.
    The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States 
Attorney, Torre Chardon, Room 1201, 350 Chardon Street, San Juan, 
Puerto Rico 00918, and at U.S. EPA Region 2, Office of Regional 
Counsel, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. During the public 
comment period, the 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 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 $14.25 
(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.

Ronald Gluck,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
 [FR Doc. E8-18053 Filed 8-6-08; 8:45 am]
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