Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, 51877-51878 [E9-24240]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 194 / Thursday, October 8, 2009 / Notices Dated: September 30, 2009. David R. Henderson, Vale District Manager. [FR Doc. E9–24322 Filed 10–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105–0082] Civil Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection Overview of This Information Collection mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Annuity Broker Qualification Declaration Form. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 74, Number 147, page 38471 on August 3, 2009, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until November 9, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395–5806. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:31 Oct 07, 2009 Jkt 220001 —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Annuity Broker Qualification Declaration Form. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals. This declaration is to be submitted annually to determine whether a broker meets the qualifications to be listed as an annuity broker pursuant to section 11015(b) of Public Law 107–273. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 300 respondents will complete the form annually within approximately 1 hour. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated annual burden hours to complete the certification form is 300 hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 5, 2009. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E9–24343 Filed 10–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–12–P PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51877 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Emergency Planning and Community Right-ToKnow Act Notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2009, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana, Civil Action No. 6:09-cv00061, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Victoria Division. In its complaint, the United States alleged that Defendants violated Clean Air Act (‘‘CAA’’) provisions regulating the leaks of air pollutants from chemical manufacturing equipment and emissions of vinyl chloride, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (‘‘RCRA’’) provisions governing hazardous waste management, and Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’) wastewater discharge limits. The United States also alleges that Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas violated CAA provisions regulating benzene waste operations and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (‘‘EPCRA’’) toxic release inventory reporting obligations. The alleged violations occurred at co-located facilities in Point Comfort, Texas, owned and operated by Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas and Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and a facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that is owned and operated by Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana. Under the Consent Decree, Defendants will pay a civil penalty of $2.8 million, and will implement a comprehensive leak detection and repair (‘‘LDAR’’) program, implement an innovative vinyl chloride leak detection and elimination program, perform a comprehensive assessment of benzene waste operations, implement measures to prevent future CWA violations, change RCRA hazardous waste management practices, and conduct a comprehensive assessment of toxic release reporting under EPCRA. 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, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or e- E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 51878 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 194 / Thursday, October 8, 2009 / Notices mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana, D.J. Ref. 90–5– 2–1–08995. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Southern District of Texas, 919 Milam Street, Houston, Texas, and at U.S. EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX. 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 $18.50 (25 cents per page reproduction costs of Consent Decree and Appendices) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in the amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E9–24240 Filed 10–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2009, a proposed de VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:31 Oct 07, 2009 Jkt 220001 minimis party consent decree with the City of De Pere (‘‘Consent Decree’’) in United States, et al. v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., et al., Civil Action No. 1:09-cv-00692 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. In this action the United States and the State of Wisconsin sought to recover unreimbursed costs incurred for response activities undertaken in response to the release and threatened release of hazardous substances from a facility at and near the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Site in northeastern Wisconsin and damages for injury to, loss of, or destruction of natural resources in order to compensate for and restore natural resources injured by the release of hazardous substances into the environment at the Site. The Consent Decree reflects the conclusion of the United States and the State of Wisconsin that the City of De Pere qualifies for treatment as a CERCLA Section 122(g) de minimis party. The proposed Consent Decree requires the City of De Pere to pay of $210,000. 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, et al. v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–1045/7. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 530 Federal Building, 517 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, and at U.S. EPA Region Region 5, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 $7.75 (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. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E9–24241 Filed 10–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Information Policy; Attorney General Memorandum for Executive Departments and Agencies Concerning the Freedom of Information Act Correction In notice document E9–23375 beginning on page 49892 in the issue of Tuesday, September 29, 2009, make the following correction: On page 49893, in the first column, immediately following the signature block, three photo pages did not appear. The photo pages are printed below in their entirety. E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 194 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
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[Pages 51877-51878]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 
Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Emergency 
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act

    Notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2009, a proposed 
Consent Decree in United States v.  Formosa Plastics Corporation, 
Texas, Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and Formosa Plastics 
Corporation, Louisiana, Civil Action No. 6:09-cv-00061, was lodged with 
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 
Victoria Division.
    In its complaint, the United States alleged that Defendants 
violated Clean Air Act (``CAA'') provisions regulating the leaks of air 
pollutants from chemical manufacturing equipment and emissions of vinyl 
chloride, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (``RCRA'') provisions 
governing hazardous waste management, and Clean Water Act (``CWA'') 
wastewater discharge limits. The United States also alleges that 
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas violated CAA provisions regulating 
benzene waste operations and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (``EPCRA'') toxic release inventory reporting obligations. The 
alleged violations occurred at co-located facilities in Point Comfort, 
Texas, owned and operated by Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas and 
Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and a facility located in Baton 
Rouge, Louisiana, that is owned and operated by Formosa Plastics 
Corporation, Louisiana.
    Under the Consent Decree, Defendants will pay a civil penalty of 
$2.8 million, and will implement a comprehensive leak detection and 
repair (``LDAR'') program, implement an innovative vinyl chloride leak 
detection and elimination program, perform a comprehensive assessment 
of benzene waste operations, implement measures to prevent future CWA 
violations, change RCRA hazardous waste management practices, and 
conduct a comprehensive assessment of toxic release reporting under 
EPCRA.
    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, 
Environmental and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to 
pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or e-

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mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 
20044-7611, and should refer to United States v.  Formosa Plastics 
Corporation, Texas, Formosa Hydrocarbons Company, Inc., and Formosa 
Plastics Corporation, Louisiana, D.J. Ref. 90-5-2-1-08995.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, Southern District of Texas, 919 Milam Street, Houston, 
Texas, and at U.S. EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, 
TX. 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 $18.50 (25 cents per 
page reproduction costs of Consent Decree and Appendices) payable to 
the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in the 
amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address.

Maureen M. Katz,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. E9-24240 Filed 10-7-09; 8:45 am]
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