Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under The Clean Water Act, The Clean Air Act, and The Federal Pipeline Safety Laws, 26768-26769 [2011-11174]

Download as PDF 26768 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Notices provided prior to the meeting. Comments will be taken for 30 minutes at the end of the meeting (from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Before including your address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other personal indentifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All comments will be made part of the public record and will be electronically distributed to all Committee members. Dated: April 29, 2011. John Maounis, Superintendent, Captain John Smith National Historic Trail, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. 2011–11158 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–734] In the Matter of Certain AdjustableHeight Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 21) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting a joint motion to terminate the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement and consent order. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel E. Valencia, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–1999. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 May 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on September 9, 2010, based on a complaint filed by Invacare Corporation of Elyria, Ohio (‘‘Invacare’’). 75 FR. 54911. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain adjustable-height beds and components thereof by reason of infringement of various United States Patents. The original complaint named Medical Depot, Inc., of Port Washington, New York d/b/a Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing and Shanghai Shunlong Physical Therapy Equipment Co., Ltd. of China as respondents (collectively, ‘‘the respondents’’). On March 31, 2011, Invacare and the respondents filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on a consent order and settlement agreement. The Commission investigative attorney supported the motion. On April 14, 2011, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting the joint motion to terminate the investigation. No petitions for review of the ID were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the ALJ’s ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210). By order of the Commission. Issued: May 4, 2011. James R. Holbein, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–11195 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under The Clean Water Act, The Clean Air Act, and The Federal Pipeline Safety Laws Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree in PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 United States v. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Civil Action No. 3:09–CV–00064– JWS was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Alaska. In this action the United States seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311, 1319, 1321, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.; the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q; and the Federal Pipeline Safety Laws, 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq., in connection with BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (‘‘BPXA’’)’s operation of oil pipelines on the North Slope of Alaska. The Clean Water Act claims in the Complaint arise from two unauthorized discharges of crude oil in the spring and summer of 2006, as well as violations of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure regulations. The Clean Air Act claims against BPXA arise from the improper removal of asbestoscontaining material from its pipelines in the spring and summer of 2006, in violation of CAA regulations. The Pipeline Safety Law claims arise from BPXA’s failure to comply with an order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 60112, requiring BPXA to perform corrective action on its pipelines. Under the proposed Consent Decree, BPXA will be required to implement a comprehensive integrity management program to maintain its oil pipelines in Prudhoe Bay. BPXA will also pay $25 million in civil penalties. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed 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 v. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–08808. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (contact Associate Regional Counsel Stephanie Mairs (206) 553–7359). During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, at https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the proposed consent decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Notices 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 $32 for complete Consent Decree or $15.75 for the Consent Decree without the appendices (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. Robert E. Maher, Jr., Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2011–11174 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA); Notice of Incentive Funding Availability Based on Program Year (PY) 2009 Performance Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Department of Education, announces that four states are eligible to apply for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (Pub. L. 105–220, 29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) incentive grant awards authorized by section 503 of the WIA. DATES: The four eligible states must submit their applications for incentive funding to the Department of Labor by June 23, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit applications to the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Policy Development and Research, Division of Strategic Planning and Performance, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N– 5641, Washington, DC 20210, Attention: Karen Staha and Luke Murren, Telephone number: 202–693–3733 (this is not a toll-free number). Fax: 202–693– 2766. E-mail: staha.karen@dol.gov and murren.luke@dol.gov. Information may also be found at the ETA Performance Web site: https://www.doleta.gov/ performance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Four states (see Appendix) qualify to receive a share of the $10.2 million available for incentive grant awards under WIA WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 May 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 section 503. These funds, which were contributed by the Department of Education from appropriations for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), are available for the eligible states to use through June 30, 2013, to support innovative workforce development and education activities that are authorized under title IB (Workforce Investment Systems) or Title II (AEFLA) of WIA, or under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV), 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq., as amended by Public Law 109– 270. In order to qualify for a grant award, a state must have exceeded its performance levels for WIA title IB and adult education (AEFLA). (Due to the lack of availability of PY 2009 performance data under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III), the Department of Labor and the Department of Education did not consider states’ performance levels under the Perkins Act in determining incentive grants eligibility.) The goals included employment after training and related services, retention in employment, and improvements in literacy levels, among other measures. After review of the performance data submitted by states to the Department of Labor and to the Department of Education, each Department determined for its program(s) which states exceeded their performance levels (the Appendix at the bottom of this notice lists the eligibility of each state by program). These lists were compared, and states that exceeded their performance levels for both programs are eligible to apply for and receive an incentive grant award. The amount that each state is eligible to receive was determined by the Department of Labor and the Department of Education, based on the provisions in WIA section 503(c) (20 U.S.C. 9273(c)), and is proportional to the total funding received by these states for WIA Title IB and AEFLA programs. The states eligible to apply for incentive grant awards and the amounts they are eligible to receive are listed in the following chart: State 1. 2. 3. 4. Arizona ............................. Minnesota ......................... North Dakota .................... Texas ................................ PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26769 Dated: May 2, 2011. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. [FR Doc. 2011–11191 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office [Docket No. 2010–4] Federal Copyright Protection of Sound Recordings Fixed Before February 15, 1972 Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Copyright Office will host a public meeting to discuss the desirability and means of bringing sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972 under Federal jurisdiction. The meeting will provide a forum, in the form of a roundtable discussion, for interested parties to address the legal, policy, and factual questions raised so far regarding pre-1972 sound recordings. It will take place on June 2 and 3, 2011 at the Copyright Office in Washington, DC. In order to participate in the meeting, interested parties should submit a request via the Copyright Office Web site. DATES: The public meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, June 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Requests for participation must be received in the Office of the General Counsel of the Copyright Office no later than Monday, May 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. E.D.T. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place in the Copyright Office Hearing Room, Room LM–408 of the Madison Building of the Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave., SE., Washington, DC. The Copyright Office strongly prefers that requests for participation be submitted electronically. A public meeting page containing a request form is posted on the Copyright Office Web site at https:// www.copyright.gov/docs/sound/. Persons who are unable to submit a request electronically should contact Attorney-Advisor Chris Weston at 202– Amount of 707–8380. award FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: $3,000,000 David O. Carson, General Counsel, or 3,000,000 Chris Weston, Attorney-Advisor, 1,210,964 Copyright GC/I&R, P.O. Box 70400, 3,000,000 Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 707–8380. Telefax: (202) 707– 8366. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 89 (Monday, May 9, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under The Clean Water Act, 
The Clean Air Act, and The Federal Pipeline Safety Laws

    Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 2011, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Civil Action 
No. 3:09-CV-00064-JWS was lodged with the United States District Court 
for the District of Alaska.
    In this action the United States seeks civil penalties and 
injunctive relief for violations of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 
1311, 1319, 1321, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.; the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q; and 
the Federal Pipeline Safety Laws, 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq., in 
connection with BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (``BPXA'')'s operation of 
oil pipelines on the North Slope of Alaska. The Clean Water Act claims 
in the Complaint arise from two unauthorized discharges of crude oil in 
the spring and summer of 2006, as well as violations of the Spill 
Prevention Control and Countermeasure regulations. The Clean Air Act 
claims against BPXA arise from the improper removal of asbestos-
containing material from its pipelines in the spring and summer of 
2006, in violation of CAA regulations. The Pipeline Safety Law claims 
arise from BPXA's failure to comply with an order issued by the 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the United 
States Department of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 60112, 
requiring BPXA to perform corrective action on its pipelines.
    Under the proposed Consent Decree, BPXA will be required to 
implement a comprehensive integrity management program to maintain its 
oil pipelines in Prudhoe Bay. BPXA will also pay $25 million in civil 
penalties.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comments relating to the 
proposed 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 v. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., D.J. Ref. 90-5-
1-1-08808.
    The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, 
WA 98101 (contact Associate Regional Counsel Stephanie Mairs (206) 553-
7359). During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decree 
may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, 
at https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the 
proposed consent decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent 
Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S.

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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 $32 for complete Consent Decree or $15.75 for 
the Consent Decree without the appendices (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.

Robert E. Maher, Jr.,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-11174 Filed 5-6-11; 8:45 am]
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