Notice of Proposed Consent Decree and Proposed Order on Consent Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 73347-73348 [E8-28536]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 2, 2008 / Notices Erie County Sardinia Old Town Hall, 12070 Savage Rd., Sardinia, 08001231 Orange County St. Andrew’s Cemetery, St. Andrew’s Rd. and Plains Rd., Walden, 08001232 NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks County University of North Dakota Historic District, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 08001233 WEST VIRGINIA Cabell County Barboursville Historic District, Water, Main, Brady Sts., and Central Ave., Barboursville, 08001234 Wellington, Zachary Taylor, House, 415 Main St., Huntington, 08001235 Greenbrier County Argabrite House, 504 Virginia St., Alderson, 08001236 Hardy County Kotz, Francis, Farm, 27625 St. Rt. 55, Wardensville, 08001237 Switzer, Nicholas, House, Co. 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E8–28627 Filed 12–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1135 (Final)] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Sodium Metal from France Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is not materially injured or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an industry in the United States is not materially retarded, by reason of imports from France of sodium metal, provided for in subheading 2805.11.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). Background The Commission instituted this investigation effective October 23, 2007, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE. The final phase of the investigation was scheduled by the Commission following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of sodium metal from France were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigation and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of June 11, 2008 (73 FR 33115). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on October 14, 2008, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation to the Secretary of Commerce on November 24, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4045 (November 2008), entitled sodium metal from France: Investigation No. 731–TA–1135 (Final). Issued: November 25, 2008. By order of the Commission. William R. Bishop, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–28529 Filed 12–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:52 Dec 01, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73347 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Proposed Consent Decree and Proposed Order on Consent Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on November 24, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Wilhelm Enterprises Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 1:08–cv–00840, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and that on November 4, 2008, a proposed Administrative Order on Consent (‘‘AOC’’) was executed in connection with the Peter Cooper Landfill Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’), in the Village of Gowanda (‘‘Village’’), Cattaraugus County, New York. The proposed Consent Decree will settle the United States’ claims on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) against 19 defendants, pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, with respect to the Site. The Site is on the National Priorities List established pursuant to Section 105(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9605(a). The defendants include: Wilhelm Enterprises Corporation; New York State Electric & Gas Corporation; Jimcar Development, Inc.; James Dill; Brown Shoe Company, Inc.; Seton Company; GST AutoLeather; Prime Tanning Company, Inc.; Viad Corporation; ConAgra Grocery Products Company, Inc.; Leucadia National Corporation; Beggs & Cobb Corporation; Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.; Genesco, Inc.; Albert Trostel & Sons Co.; Blackhawk Leather Ltd.; Eagle Ottawa, LLC; S.B. Foot Tanning Company; and Horween Leather Company (‘‘Settling Defendants’’). Pursuant to the Consent Decree, Settling Defendants will pay a total of $1,374,000 in past costs and interest for reimbursement of the United States’ response costs for the Site. In addition, 15 of the Settling Defendants will finance and perform the remedy selected by EPA for the Site, estimated to cost $2,680,000. The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the proposed Consent Decree for a period of 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments on the Consent Decree should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either emailed to pubcommentees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 73348 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 2, 2008 / Notices Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Wilhelm Enterprises Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 1:08–cv–00840, D.J. Ref. 90–11–2– 06887. EPA will receive comments relating to the proposed AOC for a period of 30 days from the date of this publication. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Western District of New York, 138 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202, and at EPA, Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. 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 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 number (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. If requesting a copy by mail from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $47.50 ($0.25 per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury or, if requesting by email or fax, forward the check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the address stated above. If requesting a copy exclusive of appendices, please enclose a check in the amount of $26.25 ($0.25 per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), EPA Region II announces the related proposed AOC, under sections 104, 106(a), 107, and 122 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9604, 9606(a), 9607, 9622. The proposed AOC obligates bona fide prospective purchasers, the Village and the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation, jointly and severally with the Settling Defendants, to implement a portion of the remedy, including certain operation, maintenance and monitoring, at the Site. EPA will accept written comments relating to the proposed AOC for a period of 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments should be sent to: Thomas Lieber, Chief, New York/ Carribean Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007–1866. Comments should reference the Peter Cooper Landfill Superfund Site and EPA Index No. CERCLA–02–2008–2021. For a copy of the AOC, or further information, contact George Shanahan, VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:52 Dec 01, 2008 Jkt 217001 Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007–1866, telephone: (212) 637–3171. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–28536 Filed 12–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Stipulated Orders Under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Notice is hereby given that on November 19, 2008, two Stipulated Orders for Preliminary Injunctive Relief (‘‘Stipulated Orders’’) in United States v. Commonwealth Utilities Corporation and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Civil Action No. 08– 0051, were lodged with the United States District Court for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (‘‘CUC’’) is a public corporation that owns and operates the Agingan and Sadog Tasi Sewage Treatment Plants and associated wastewater collection and conveyance systems, public water systems, and power plants located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (‘‘CNMI’’). The Complaint, which was filed concurrently with the lodging of the Stipulated Orders, alleges that CUC violated the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1251–1387, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C. 2701–2762; and the Safe Drinking Water Act (‘‘SDWA’’), 42 U.S.C. 300f–300j–26. In the Complaint, the United States seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties relating to CUC’s wastewater, drinking water, and power operations. The Complaint joins CNMI as a statutory defendant under Section 309(e) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. 1319(e). CNMI is also a signatory to the Stipulated Orders. Stipulated Order One is intended to ensure that CUC’s wastewater and drinking water systems achieve compliance with the CWA and SDWA. The major components of Stipulated Order One are: ( 1) The reformation of CUC’s management, finances, and operations; (2) the development of a wastewater and drinking water Master Plan; and (3) the construction of wastewater infrastructure. CUC is also required to take steps to comply with National Pollution Discharge PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Elimination System permits and compliance orders, comply with drinking water standards, and to eliminate spills from the wastewater system. Stipulated Order Two is intended to ensure that CUC’s power plant facilities achieve compliance with the CWA. These requirements include requiring CUC to eliminate oil spills, implement appropriate spill prevention measures, implement effective inspection procedures for its oil storage facilities, provide containment for oil storage facilities and prepare appropriate operating plans. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, comments relating to the Stipulated Orders. 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. Commonwealth Utilities Corporation and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–08471. The Stipulated Orders may be examined at U.S. EPA Region IX at 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. During the public comment period, the Stipulated Orders may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, to https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Stipulated Orders 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 $31.00 for Stipulated Order Number One and $21.25 for Stipulated Order Number Two (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–28486 Filed 12–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 2, 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 Proposed Consent Decree and Proposed Order on Consent 
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act

    Notice is hereby given that on November 24, 2008, a proposed 
Consent Decree in United States v. Wilhelm Enterprises Corp., et al., 
Civil Action No. 1:08-cv-00840, was lodged with the United States 
District Court for the Western District of New York, and that on 
November 4, 2008, a proposed Administrative Order on Consent (``AOC'') 
was executed in connection with the Peter Cooper Landfill Superfund 
Site (``Site''), in the Village of Gowanda (``Village''), Cattaraugus 
County, New York.
    The proposed Consent Decree will settle the United States' claims 
on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') against 
19 defendants, pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 
42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, with respect to the Site. The Site is on the 
National Priorities List established pursuant to Section 105(a) of 
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9605(a). The defendants include: Wilhelm Enterprises 
Corporation; New York State Electric & Gas Corporation; Jimcar 
Development, Inc.; James Dill; Brown Shoe Company, Inc.; Seton Company; 
GST AutoLeather; Prime Tanning Company, Inc.; Viad Corporation; ConAgra 
Grocery Products Company, Inc.; Leucadia National Corporation; Beggs & 
Cobb Corporation; Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.; Genesco, Inc.; Albert 
Trostel & Sons Co.; Blackhawk Leather Ltd.; Eagle Ottawa, LLC; S.B. 
Foot Tanning Company; and Horween Leather Company (``Settling 
Defendants''). Pursuant to the Consent Decree, Settling Defendants will 
pay a total of $1,374,000 in past costs and interest for reimbursement 
of the United States' response costs for the Site. In addition, 15 of 
the Settling Defendants will finance and perform the remedy selected by 
EPA for the Site, estimated to cost $2,680,000.
    The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the 
proposed Consent Decree for a period of 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Comments on the Consent Decree should be addressed to the 
Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, 
and either emailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. 
Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice,

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Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to United States v. Wilhelm 
Enterprises Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 1:08-cv-00840, D.J. Ref. 
90-11-2-06887. EPA will receive comments relating to the proposed AOC 
for a period of 30 days from the date of this publication.
    The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the 
United States Attorney, Western District of New York, 138 Delaware 
Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202, and at EPA, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 
New York, New York 10007-1866. 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 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 
number (202) 514-0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514-1547. If 
requesting a copy by mail from the Consent Decree Library, please 
enclose a check in the amount of $47.50 ($0.25 per page reproduction 
cost) payable to the United States Treasury or, if requesting by e-mail 
or fax, forward the check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library 
at the address stated above. If requesting a copy exclusive of 
appendices, please enclose a check in the amount of $26.25 ($0.25 per 
page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.
    In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), EPA 
Region II announces the related proposed AOC, under sections 104, 
106(a), 107, and 122 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9604, 9606(a), 9607, 9622. 
The proposed AOC obligates bona fide prospective purchasers, the 
Village and the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation, jointly and 
severally with the Settling Defendants, to implement a portion of the 
remedy, including certain operation, maintenance and monitoring, at the 
Site.
    EPA will accept written comments relating to the proposed AOC for a 
period of 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments should be 
sent to: Thomas Lieber, Chief, New York/Carribean Superfund Branch, 
Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 
Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007-1866. Comments should 
reference the Peter Cooper Landfill Superfund Site and EPA Index No. 
CERCLA-02-2008-2021. For a copy of the AOC, or further information, 
contact George Shanahan, Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey 
Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007-1866, 
telephone: (212) 637-3171.

Maureen M. Katz,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E8-28536 Filed 12-1-08; 8:45 am]
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