Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), 13304 [2010-6013]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 13304 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 53 / Friday, March 19, 2010 / Notices accept land use applications affecting the identified public lands, except applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The segregation will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the Federal Register of a termination of the segregation, or on March 19, 2012, whichever occurs first, unless extended by the BLM State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d) prior to the termination date. The land will not be sold until at least 60 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. The City of Palm Springs will be required to pay a $50.00 nonrefundable filing fee for conveyance of the mineral interests. 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Public comments regarding the proposed sale may be submitted in writing to the attention of the BLM Palm Springs—South Coast Field Manager (see ADDRESSES above) on or before May 3, 2010. Comments received in electronic form, such as e-mail or facsimile, will not be considered. Any adverse comments regarding the proposed sale will be reviewed by the BLM State Director or other authorized official of the Department, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action in whole or in part. In the absence of timely filed objections, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:14 Mar 18, 2010 Jkt 220001 comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: 43 CFR 2711.1–2(a) and (c). Tom Pogacnik, Deputy State Director for Natural Resources. [FR Doc. 2010–6053 Filed 3–18–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) Notice is hereby given that on March 15, 2010, a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States, et al. v. Polar Tankers, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:10–cv– 429, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The United States, the State of Washington, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians (‘‘Natural Resource Trustees’’) filed a complaint concurrently with the Consent Decree alleging that on or about October 13, 2004, the oil tank vessel POLAR TEXAS, owned by Polar Tankers, Inc., a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, Inc., discharged oil into waterways near Vashon and Maury Islands in Washington. The complaint seeks natural resource damages pursuant to Section 1002(a) of the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C 2702(a). Under the Consent Decree, Polar Tankers, Inc., will pay assessment costs and natural resource damages totaling $588,000. The Natural Resources Trustees developed a proposed Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment in connection with the Spill. The proposed plan is attached to the Consent Decree as Appendix A and also available at https://www.darrp.noaa.gov/. 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, et al. v. Polar Tankers, Inc., D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–08673. During the comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined on the PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 $21.75 (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. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 53 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
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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 Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Oil Pollution Act 
(OPA)

    Notice is hereby given that on March 15, 2010, a proposed Consent 
Decree in the case of United States, et al. v. Polar Tankers, Inc., 
Civil Action No. 2:10-cv-429, was lodged with the United States 
District Court for the Western District of Washington.
    The United States, the State of Washington, the Muckleshoot Indian 
Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians (``Natural Resource Trustees'') 
filed a complaint concurrently with the Consent Decree alleging that on 
or about October 13, 2004, the oil tank vessel POLAR TEXAS, owned by 
Polar Tankers, Inc., a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, Inc., discharged 
oil into waterways near Vashon and Maury Islands in Washington. The 
complaint seeks natural resource damages pursuant to Section 1002(a) of 
the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C 2702(a). Under the Consent Decree, 
Polar Tankers, Inc., will pay assessment costs and natural resource 
damages totaling $588,000.
    The Natural Resources Trustees developed a proposed Restoration 
Plan and Environmental Assessment in connection with the Spill. The 
proposed plan is attached to the Consent Decree as Appendix A and also 
available at https://www.darrp.noaa.gov/.
    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, et al. v. Polar Tankers, Inc., 
D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-08673.
    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 $21.75 (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. 2010-6013 Filed 3-18-10; 8:45 am]
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