Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 46919-46920 [E8-18621]

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 46920 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Notices 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 $16.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) for a copy of the consent decree without attachments or $42.25 for a copy of the consent decree with the attachments, 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. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–18621 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P determined that the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of August 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–18586 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,640] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 3M Touch Systems; A Subsidiary of 3M, Electro & Communications Division, Milwaukee, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application Dated July 30, 2008, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers’ eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on July 16, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2008 (73 FR 44284). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of touch screens for mobile phones did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information about the customers of the subject firm. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and the existing record and has VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:24 Aug 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Clayton Marcus Co., a Division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Employment and Training Administration In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on March 21, 2007, applicable to workers of Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17184). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of upholstered furniture. New information shows that in October 2007, Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’) purchased Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem and that some of the workers’ wages at the subject firm are being reported under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax accounts for Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’). Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 ‘‘All workers of Clayton Marcus Co., a division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 22, 2006, through March 21, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.’’ Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of August 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–18581 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] [TA–W–60,887] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem, a division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’) who were adversely affected by increased imports of upholstered furniture. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–60,887 is hereby issued as follows: Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,716] Clayton Marcus Co., Inc., Plant #9, a Subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc., Currently a Division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Hickory, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 25, 2007, applicable to workers of Clayton Marcus Company, Inc., Plant #9, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc., Hickory, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 19, 2007 (72 FR 39643). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of cut and sewn materials used for upholstered furniture. New information provided by the company shows that in October 2007, E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46919-46920]
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 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, 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/

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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 $16.50 
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) for a copy of the consent decree 
without attachments or $42.25 for a copy of the consent decree with the 
attachments, 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.

Maureen Katz,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E8-18621 Filed 8-11-08; 8:45 am]
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