Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 4761 [E9-1657]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 16 / Tuesday, January 27, 2009 / Notices Commission rule 210.21, to terminate the consolidated enforcement and advisory opinion proceeding in light of a settlement agreement and a crosslicense agreement between Unilin and Uniboard. The Commission investigative attorney filed a response in support of the motion. The ALJ issued the subject ID on December 29, 2008, granting the joint motion to terminate the proceeding. No petitions for review were filed and the Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The consolidated enforcement and advisory opinion proceeding is terminated. This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and Commission rules 210.21, 210.42, 19 CFR 210.21, 210.42. By order of the Commission. Issued: January 21, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–1702 Filed 1–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES6 Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on January 7, 2009, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and Citation 1994 Investment Limited Partnership, Civil Action No. 09–CV–0003–B was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. In this action the United States seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of Sections 301(a) or, alternatively 311(b)(3), and Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C. 1311(a), or alternatively 1321(b)(3), and 1321(j), arising from the alleged unlawful discharge of approximately 597 barrels of crude oil and produced water into the North Fork Powder River and onto the banks adjacent to that river from Defendants’ Celler Ranch Unit in Johnson County, Wyoming. Further, the United States also seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief from Defendants’ alleged failure to prepare and fully implement an adequate Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan as required by 40 CFR Part 112. The settlement secures $280,000 in civil penalties and an estimated $580,000 in injunctive relief from Citation. Among other things, the injunctive relief requires Citation to: Update its facility inventory and facility VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:20 Jan 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 diagram; develop and implement an enhanced facility inspection, maintenance, and replacement plan; integrity test all buried flowlines that are not visually accessible for inspection; and bring the facility’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan into compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the settlement. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcommentees.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. Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and Citation 1994 Investment Limited Partnership, Civil Action No. 09–CV–0003–B, D.J. Ref. 90– 5–1–1–08867. The Consent Decree may be examined at the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Wyoming, 2120 Capitol Avenue—4th Floor, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 (USAO No. 06V100) and at U.S. EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202– 1129. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree, may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, follows 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 $11.00 (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. In requesting a copy exclusive of exhibits and defendants’ signatures, please enclose a check in the amount of: $9.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury; $11.25, exhibits included. Robert Brook, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E9–1657 Filed 1–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4761 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Stipulated Order for Preliminary Relief Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2009, the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and the People of the State of California ex. rel. California State Water Resources Control Board and California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Region (the ‘‘State’’), lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California a stipulated order for preliminary relief with defendant East Bay Municipal Utility District (‘‘EBMUD’’) in the case of United States et al. v. East Bay Municipal Utility District (cv–09–0186). On the same day, the United States and the State filed a Complaint pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1319 and California Water Code Sections 13376, 13385 and 13386. Under the stipulated order, EBMUD shall perform various studies and take a number of interim steps aimed at the ultimate cessation of discharges from its three wet weather facilities. These facilities discharge partially treated sewage into the San Francisco Bay when wet weather flows exceed the capacity of EBMUD’s treatment plant. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the stipulated order. 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 the stipulated order between the United States, the State of California and EBMUD, DOJ Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–09361. The proposed stipulated order may be examined at the office of the United States Attorney, 450 Golden Gate Ave., 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102 and at EPA’s office, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. During the public comment period, the Settlement Agreement may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Settlement Agreement may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 27, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 4761]
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

    Notice is hereby given that on January 7, 2009, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and Citation 1994 
Investment Limited Partnership, Civil Action No. 09-CV-0003-B was 
lodged with the United States District Court for the District of 
Wyoming.
    In this action the United States seeks civil penalties and 
injunctive relief for violations of Sections 301(a) or, alternatively 
311(b)(3), and Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act (``CWA''), 33 
U.S.C. 1311(a), or alternatively 1321(b)(3), and 1321(j), arising from 
the alleged unlawful discharge of approximately 597 barrels of crude 
oil and produced water into the North Fork Powder River and onto the 
banks adjacent to that river from Defendants' Celler Ranch Unit in 
Johnson County, Wyoming. Further, the United States also seeks civil 
penalties and injunctive relief from Defendants' alleged failure to 
prepare and fully implement an adequate Spill Prevention Control and 
Countermeasures Plan as required by 40 CFR Part 112.
    The settlement secures $280,000 in civil penalties and an estimated 
$580,000 in injunctive relief from Citation. Among other things, the 
injunctive relief requires Citation to: Update its facility inventory 
and facility diagram; develop and implement an enhanced facility 
inspection, maintenance, and replacement plan; integrity test all 
buried flowlines that are not visually accessible for inspection; and 
bring the facility's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan 
into compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comments relating to the 
settlement. 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. Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and Citation 1994 
Investment Limited Partnership, Civil Action No. 09-CV-0003-B, D.J. 
Ref. 90-5-1-1-08867.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the United States Attorneys 
Office for the District of Wyoming, 2120 Capitol Avenue--4th Floor, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 (USAO No. 06V100) and at U.S. EPA Region 8, 
1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129. During the public comment 
period, the Consent Decree, may also be examined on the following 
Department of Justice Web site, follows 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 $11.00 (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. In 
requesting a copy exclusive of exhibits and defendants' signatures, 
please enclose a check in the amount of: $9.75 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury; $11.25, exhibits 
included.

Robert Brook,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E9-1657 Filed 1-26-09; 8:45 am]
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