Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 62422 [2010-25423]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 62422 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 195 / Friday, October 8, 2010 / Notices New Source Performance Standards program by failing to maintain the internal floating roof on the liquid inside several storage vessels at the Big Stone Facility. The proposed Consent Decree would require Defendants to conduct all VOC Performance Tests for the Facilities in accordance with 40 CFR part 51, Appendix M; Method 207 and 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A; Method 18 and to report the results of each performance test to EPA within ninety (90) days. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree would require Defendants to apply to include the testing requirements in either a federally enforceable permit or request a site-specific amendment to the South Dakota SIP to include the requirements enumerated in the Consent Decree within one hundred eighty (180) days. Finally, the proposed Consent Decree would require Defendants to pay a $150,000 civil penalty. The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. 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 of America v. James Valley Ethanol, LLC, Northern Lights Ethanol, LLC, and Poet Plant Management, D.J. Ref. 90–5–2–1–08640. The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202. 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 $8.25 (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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:29 Oct 07, 2010 Jkt 223001 Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2010–25366 Filed 10–7–10; 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 Consistent with Section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(d), and 28 C.F.R. 50.7, notice is hereby given that on September 21, 2010, the United States lodged a Consent Decree with Bud’s Oil Service, Inc. (‘‘Settling Defendant’’) in United States of America v. Bud’s Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV10–7032 GAF (AJWx) (C.D. Cal.), with respect to the Omega Chemical Superfund Site, located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California (the ‘‘Omega Site’’) and the Casmalia Resources Superfund Site (the ‘‘Casmalia Site’’) (both referred to collectively as the ‘‘Sites’’), located in Santa Barbara County, California. On September 21, 2010, Plaintiff United States of America (‘‘United States’’), on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) filed a complaint in this matter against defendant Bud’s Oil Service, Inc., pursuant to CERCLA Section 107, 42 U.S.C. 9607, seeking recovery of environmental response costs incurred by EPA related to the release or threatened release or disposal of hazardous substances at or from the Sites. Financial information provided by the Settling Defendant indicated a financial inability to pay. However, pursuant to settlement agreements between Settling Defendant and certain of its insurers, the United States has received reimbursement of response costs totalling $485,000. Of this total, $2,900 will be payable to or transferred by EPA to the Casmalia Resources Site Special Account. The remaining amount ($482,100) will be applied towards the Omega Chemical Corporation Site Special Account. In exchange, the proposed Consent Decree provides Settling Defendant with a covenant not to sue and contribution protection with respect to the Sites. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 of America v. Bud’s Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV 10–7032 GAF (AJWx) (C.D. Cal.) (DOJ Ref. No. 90–11–3– 06529/9). The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, EPA Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (contact Stephen Berninger, (415) 972–3909). 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, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, 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 refer to United States of America v. Bud’s Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV 10–7032 GAF (AJWx) (C.D. Cal.) (DOJ Ref. No. 90–11–3– 06529/9), and enclose a check in the amount of $ 6.50 (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2010–25423 Filed 10–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2010, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Quality Distribution, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:10–cv–05098– NLH–KMW, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The proposed Consent Decree will settle the United States’ claims on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) against E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    Consistent with Section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(d), and 28 C.F.R. 50.7, notice is hereby 
given that on September 21, 2010, the United States lodged a Consent 
Decree with Bud's Oil Service, Inc. (``Settling Defendant'') in United 
States of America v. Bud's Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV10-7032 GAF 
(AJWx) (C.D. Cal.), with respect to the Omega Chemical Superfund Site, 
located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California (the ``Omega 
Site'') and the Casmalia Resources Superfund Site (the ``Casmalia 
Site'') (both referred to collectively as the ``Sites''), located in 
Santa Barbara County, California.
    On September 21, 2010, Plaintiff United States of America (``United 
States''), on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency (``EPA'') filed a complaint in this matter against defendant 
Bud's Oil Service, Inc., pursuant to CERCLA Section 107, 42 U.S.C. 
9607, seeking recovery of environmental response costs incurred by EPA 
related to the release or threatened release or disposal of hazardous 
substances at or from the Sites.
    Financial information provided by the Settling Defendant indicated 
a financial inability to pay. However, pursuant to settlement 
agreements between Settling Defendant and certain of its insurers, the 
United States has received reimbursement of response costs totalling 
$485,000. Of this total, $2,900 will be payable to or transferred by 
EPA to the Casmalia Resources Site Special Account. The remaining 
amount ($482,100) will be applied towards the Omega Chemical 
Corporation Site Special Account. In exchange, the proposed Consent 
Decree provides Settling Defendant with a covenant not to sue and 
contribution protection with respect to the Sites.
    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 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 of America v. Bud's Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV 10-
7032 GAF (AJWx) (C.D. Cal.) (DOJ Ref. No. 90-11-3-06529/9). The Consent 
Decree may be examined at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Regional Counsel, EPA Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, 
CA 94105 (contact Stephen Berninger, (415) 972-3909). 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, U.S. Department of 
Justice, P.O. Box 7611, 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 refer to 
United States of America v. Bud's Oil Service, Inc., Case No. CV 10-
7032 GAF (AJWx) (C.D. Cal.) (DOJ Ref. No. 90-11-3-06529/9), and enclose 
a check in the amount of $ 6.50 (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2010-25423 Filed 10-7-10; 8:45 am]
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