Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 4233 [E9-1393]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 14 / Friday, January 23, 2009 / Notices 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in sections 210.42–50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42–50). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 15, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–1428 Filed 1–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2009, a proposed consent decree (‘‘Consent Decree’’) in United States v. CEMEX California Cement, LLC, Civil Action No. 07–00223–GW, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Consent Decree would resolve claims asserted by the United States against CEMEX California Cement, LLC (‘‘CEMEX’’) pursuant to Sections 113(b) and 167 of the Clean Air Act (the ‘‘Act’’), 42 U.S.C. 7413(b) and 7477, seeking injunctive relief and the assessment of civil penalties for CEMEX’s violations of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (‘‘PSD’’) provisions in Part C of Subchapter I of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7470–7492, and the federal PSD regulations, 40 CFR 52.21. CEMEX operates a portland cement manufacturing facility in Victorville and Apple Valley, California. The complaint filed by the United States alleges that CEMEX modified Quarry Kiln #2 in 1997 and constructed new Quarry Kiln #3 in 2000 without complying with PSD, including the requirements to first obtain a PSD permit authorizing the modifications and to install and operate the best available technology to control emissions of sulfur dioxide (‘‘SO2’’), nitrogen oxides (‘‘NOX’’), and/or carbon monoxide (‘‘CO’’). The Consent Decree would require CEMEX to comply with emissions limits of 1.95 pounds of NOX, 0.35 pounds of SO2, and 2.9 pounds of CO per ton of clinker at Quarry Kiln #2. The Consent Decree would also require CEMEX to comply with a 1.95 pounds of NOX per ton of clinker emission limit at Quarry Kiln #3, as well as a mass NOX emission limit for both kilns of 19,314 pounds per day of operation. Finally, the Consent Decree would require CEMEX to pay a $2,000,000 civil penalty. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:32 Jan 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 relating to the Consent Decree. Comments 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, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. CEMEX California Cement, LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–08691. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Central District of California, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Room 7516, Los Angeles, California 90012, and at U.S. EPA Region 9, 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, 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 $10.25 (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. Henry S. Friedman, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E9–1393 Filed 1–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Transition From Prison to Community (TPC) AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice. ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement. SUMMARY: Helping offenders make a successful transition from prison back into the community has been the focus of much interest in recent years. In 2001, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) launched its Transition From Prison to the Community (TPC) initiative to bring the best of practical thinking and research PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4233 knowledge to this issue. The goal was to articulate a comprehensive and strategic approach to transition that incorporates the lessons of evidence-based practice, emphasizes the importance of collaboration, and provides a practical tool for use by corrections agencies and their governmental and community partners. The TPC model was developed and NIC is now bringing to conclusion extensive implementation assistance to a first set of eight states. The TPC Reentry Handbook (see ‘‘Background’’) provides a thorough record of that initiative and what has been learned so far. Building specifically on NIC’s efforts to date, this cooperative agreement award will deliver TPC technical assistance to a new set of approximately six states and the provider, in conjunction with NIC, and will continue to advance the model and develop products that can assist nonparticipating jurisdictions who have an interest in TPC implementation. Since a system change initiative of this scale and scope is complex and time consuming it is expected that new states will require TPC assistance for three years. This initial 12-month phase is expected to be followed by 12 month funding from each of the next two fiscal years for a full 36-month project duration. However, year’s two and three funding is subject to satisfactory performance by the provider and availability of funds for NIC to make subsequent TPC continuation awards. Therefore, applications will be reviewed specifically for the ‘‘Year One’’ proposal and work plan, as well as vision and demonstrated competence to complete necessary subsequent year tasks like document development and electronic dissemination of information to nonparticipating jurisdictions. DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 9, 2009. ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar service to ensure delivery by the due date. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, dial 7–3106, extension 0 for pickup. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications can be submitted via https://www.grants.gov. 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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act

    Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2009, a proposed consent 
decree (``Consent Decree'') in United States v. CEMEX California 
Cement, LLC, Civil Action No. 07-00223-GW, was lodged with the United 
States District Court for the Central District of California.
    The Consent Decree would resolve claims asserted by the United 
States against CEMEX California Cement, LLC (``CEMEX'') pursuant to 
Sections 113(b) and 167 of the Clean Air Act (the ``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 
7413(b) and 7477, seeking injunctive relief and the assessment of civil 
penalties for CEMEX's violations of the Prevention of Significant 
Deterioration (``PSD'') provisions in Part C of Subchapter I of the 
Act, 42 U.S.C. 7470-7492, and the federal PSD regulations, 40 CFR 
52.21.
    CEMEX operates a portland cement manufacturing facility in 
Victorville and Apple Valley, California. The complaint filed by the 
United States alleges that CEMEX modified Quarry Kiln 2 in 
1997 and constructed new Quarry Kiln 3 in 2000 without 
complying with PSD, including the requirements to first obtain a PSD 
permit authorizing the modifications and to install and operate the 
best available technology to control emissions of sulfur dioxide 
(``SO2''), nitrogen oxides (``NOX''), and/or 
carbon monoxide (``CO'').
    The Consent Decree would require CEMEX to comply with emissions 
limits of 1.95 pounds of NOX, 0.35 pounds of SO2, 
and 2.9 pounds of CO per ton of clinker at Quarry Kiln 2. The 
Consent Decree would also require CEMEX to comply with a 1.95 pounds of 
NOX per ton of clinker emission limit at Quarry Kiln 
3, as well as a mass NOX emission limit for both 
kilns of 19,314 pounds per day of operation. Finally, the Consent 
Decree would require CEMEX to pay a $2,000,000 civil penalty.
    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 emailed 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. CEMEX California Cement, LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-2-1-
08691.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, Central District of California, 300 North Los Angeles 
Street, Room 7516, Los Angeles, California 90012, and at U.S. EPA 
Region 9, 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, 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 $10.25 (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.

Henry S. Friedman,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
 [FR Doc. E9-1393 Filed 1-22-09; 8:45 am]
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