Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 46919 [E8-18547]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Notices 42. Gorst Ranch, Boysen Unit, P– SMBP, Wyoming: Contract renewal of long-term water service contract. Modified Contract Actions 5. Highland-Hanover ID, HanoverBluff Unit, P–SMBP, Wyoming: Execute long-term water service contract. 6. Upper Bluff ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit, P–SMBP, Wyoming: Execute long-term water service contract. 37. Big Horn Canal ID, Boysen Unit, P–SMBP, Wyoming: Big Horn Canal ID has requested the renewal of their longterm water service contract. 38. Treeline Springs, LLC., Canyon Ferry Unit, Montana: Request for water service contract for up to 620 acre-feet of water per year for replacement of water for senior water rights. 39. Hanover ID, Boysen Unit, P– SMBP, Wyoming: Hanover ID has requested the renewal of their long-term water service contract. Dated: June 25, 2008. Roseann Gonzales, Director, Policy and Program Services, Denver Office. [FR Doc. E8–18556 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree with Victor A. Horne, in the case of United States v. Donald E. Horne, et al., Civil Action No. 4:05– 00497, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri on August 6, 2008. The United States filed the Complaint on May 27, 2005 on behalf of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq. (CERCLA), seeking recovery of costs incurred in responding to the release or threat of release of hazardous substances at or in connection with the Armour Road Superfund Site located at 2251 Armour Road North Kansas City, Missouri (Site). The complaint alleges claims against Victor Horne and five other defendants. The Consent Decree referred to in this Notice addresses only the claims against Victor Horne. The Consent Decree will resolve the United States’ claims against Victor Horne for the Site in return for a total payment of $2,500.00. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:24 Aug 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 For thirty (30) days after the date of this publication, the Department of Justice will receive 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. In either case, the comments should refer to United States v. Donald E. Horne, et al., DOJ Ref. No. 90–11–3–08035/1. The proposed consent decree may be examined at the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker Courthouse, 400 East Ninth Street, Room 5510, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, and at the Region VII Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, 901 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. During the comment period, the Consent Decree 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 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 $6.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–18547 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Notice is hereby given that on August 7, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree (‘‘Decree’’) in United States v. Republic Dumpco, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 2:08–cv–01024 (D. Nev.) was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. The civil action relates to the Sunrise Mountain Landfill in Las Vegas, PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46919 Nevada. In this action the United States sought to obtain injunctive relief and assessment of civil penalties against Republic Dumpco, Inc. and Republic Silver State Disposal Inc. (doing business as Republic Services of Southern Nevada) (hereinafter ‘‘Republic Services of Southern Nevada’’), for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1251–1387. The complaint also sought injunctive relief and assessment of civil penalties against Republic Services of Southern Nevada and Clark County, Nevada, under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (‘‘RCRA’’), 42 U.S.C. 6973. The complaint also states claims for damages for trespass against all three defendants, and breach of contract and violations of permits against Clark County. The proposed Decree would require Republic Services of Southern Nevada to pay $1 million as a civil penalty, and to implement a comprehensive closure of the Landfill estimated to cost $36.3 million, including storm water controls, upgrades to the cover, methane gas collection, groundwater monitoring, and long-term operation and maintenance. In addition, Clark County agrees to accept ownership of the landfill from the United States Bureau of Land Management. The Consent Decree resolves the violations alleged in the complaint. In addition, the United States grants a covenant not to sue for the Landfill under Section 7003 of RCRA, and under sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607. 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, D.C. 20044–7611, and should reference United States v. Republic Dumpco, Civil Action No. 2:08–cv–01024, and DOJ Ref. No. 90–7–1–06725/2. Commenters may request an opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area, in accordance with Section 7003(d) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6973(d). The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 5000, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. During the public comment period, the Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 12, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    Notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree with Victor 
A. Horne, in the case of United States v. Donald E. Horne, et al., 
Civil Action No. 4:05-00497, was lodged with the United States District 
Court for the Western District of Missouri on August 6, 2008. The 
United States filed the Complaint on May 27, 2005 on behalf of the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq. (CERCLA), seeking recovery 
of costs incurred in responding to the release or threat of release of 
hazardous substances at or in connection with the Armour Road Superfund 
Site located at 2251 Armour Road North Kansas City, Missouri (Site). 
The complaint alleges claims against Victor Horne and five other 
defendants.
    The Consent Decree referred to in this Notice addresses only the 
claims against Victor Horne. The Consent Decree will resolve the United 
States' claims against Victor Horne for the Site in return for a total 
payment of $2,500.00.
    For thirty (30) days after the date of this publication, the 
Department of Justice will receive 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. In either case, the 
comments should refer to United States v. Donald E. Horne, et al., DOJ 
Ref. No. 90-11-3-08035/1.
    The proposed consent decree may be examined at the United States 
Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans 
Whittaker Courthouse, 400 East Ninth Street, Room 5510, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106, and at the Region VII Office of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, 901 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. 
During the comment period, the Consent Decree 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 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 $6.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) 
payable to the United States Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward 
a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated 
address.

Maureen Katz,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E8-18547 Filed 8-11-08; 8:45 am]
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