Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 40748-40749 [2011-17286]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 40748 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 132 / Monday, July 11, 2011 / Notices 3356 or isaac.wohl@usitc.gov) or Services Division Chief Richard Brown (202–205–3438 or richard.brown@usitc.gov) for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of these investigations, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Background: Under this investigation, the Commission publishes two annual reports, one on services trade (Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade), and a second on merchandise trade (Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade). The latest version of the Commission’s Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade is now available online at https://www.usitc.gov; it is also available in printed form from the Office of the Secretary at 202–205– 2000 or by fax at 202–205–2104. The initial notice of institution of this investigation was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 1993 (58 FR 47287) and provided for what is now the report on merchandise trade. The Commission expanded the scope of the investigation to cover services trade in a separate report, which it announced in a notice published in the Federal Register on December 28, 1994 (59 FR 66974). The separate report on services trade has been published annually since 1996, except in 2005. As in past years, the report will summarize trade in services in the aggregate and provide analyses of trends and developments in selected services industries during the latest period for which data are published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (for the 2012 report, data for the periods described above). The 2012 report will focus on selected infrastructure services, alternating with the focus of the 2011 report on professional services. Written Submissions: Interested parties are invited to submit written statements and other information concerning the matters to be addressed by the Commission in its report on this VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:30 Jul 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 investigation. Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written submissions related to the Commission’s report should be submitted at the earliest practical date and should be received not later than 5:15 pm, October 6, 2011. All written submissions must conform to the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of a document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/ fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any submissions that contain confidential business information (CBI) must also conform to the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘non-confidential’’ version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available for inspection by interested parties. The Commission intends to prepare only a public report in this investigation. The report that the Commission makes available to the public will not contain confidential business information. Any confidential business information received by the Commission in this investigation and used in preparing the report will not be published in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. PO 00000 By order of the Commission. Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued: July 6, 2011. James R. Holbein, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–17277 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree in United States and State of Texas v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 4:07–CV–3795, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. In this action the United States, on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Texas, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (‘‘TCEQ’’), sought, pursuant to Sections 107 and 113 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607 and 9613, seeking reimbursement of response costs incurred or to be incurred for response actions taken at or in connection with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances at three facilities located in Webster, Texas (the ‘‘Webster Site’’), Odessa, Texas (the ‘‘Odessa Site’’), and Houston, Texas (the ‘‘Tavenor Site’’), known collectively as the ‘‘Sites,’’ as well as declaratory relief. The United States has negotiated a Consent Decree with defendants GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corporation, GE Healthcare Holdings Inc., and GE Healthcare Inc. (collectively the ‘‘GE Entities’’) to resolve the CERCLA claims. The proposed Consent Decree resolves the liability of the GE Entities for response costs incurred or to be incurred and response actions taken in connection with the Sites. Under the Consent Decree, the GE Entities agree to reimburse the United States a share of its response costs for the Sites by a payment in the amount of $650,000. This Consent Decree includes a covenant not to sue by the United States under Sections 104(e), 106, 107 and 113 of CERCLA. 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 for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 132 / Monday, July 11, 2011 / Notices and either e-mailed to pubcommentees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, NW., Washington, DC 20044– 7611, and should refer to United States and State of Texas v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., et al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–3– 07730/1. The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas, 75202. 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 $6.75 (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2011–17286 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0030] Agency Information Collection Activities: Records and Supporting Data: Importation, Receipt, Storage, and Disposition by Explosives Importers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Users erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: 60-Day notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 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. This notice requests comments from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until September 9, 2011. This process is VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:30 Jul 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact William Miller, William.Miller@atf.gov, Chief, Explosives Industry Programs Branch, 99 New York Ave., NE., Washington, DC 20226. 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; —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. Summary of Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Records and Supporting Data: Importation, Receipt, Storage, and Disposition By Explosives Importers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Users Licensed Under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 Explosives. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Other: None. Need for Collection The records show daily activities in the importation, manufacture, receipt, storage, and disposition of all explosive PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40749 materials covered under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 Explosives. The records are used to show where and to whom explosive materials are sent, thereby ensuring that any diversions will be readily apparent and if lost or stolen, ATF will be immediately notified. (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 50,519 respondents will take 1 hour to maintain records. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 637,570 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, Room 2E–508, 145 N Street, NE., Washington, DC 20530. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2011–17285 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–FY–P OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Cost-Based and Inter-Agency Billing Rates for Medical Care or Services Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President and the Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document updates the Cost-Based and Inter-Agency billing rates for medical care or services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that apply in certain circumstances. This notice is issued jointly by the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Veterans Affairs. DATES: Effective Date: The rates set forth herein are effective July 11, 2011 and until further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Romona Greene, Chief Business Office (168), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–1595. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 132 (Monday, July 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40748-40749]
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 Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    Notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2011, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States and State of Texas v. Halliburton Energy 
Services, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 4:07-CV-3795, was lodged with 
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
    In this action the United States, on behalf of the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Texas, on behalf of 
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (``TCEQ''), sought, 
pursuant to Sections 107 and 113 of the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9607 
and 9613, seeking reimbursement of response costs incurred or to be 
incurred for response actions taken at or in connection with the 
release or threatened release of hazardous substances at three 
facilities located in Webster, Texas (the ``Webster Site''), Odessa, 
Texas (the ``Odessa Site''), and Houston, Texas (the ``Tavenor Site''), 
known collectively as the ``Sites,'' as well as declaratory relief.
    The United States has negotiated a Consent Decree with defendants 
GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corporation, GE Healthcare Holdings Inc., 
and GE Healthcare Inc. (collectively the ``GE Entities'') to resolve 
the CERCLA claims. The proposed Consent Decree resolves the liability 
of the GE Entities for response costs incurred or to be incurred and 
response actions taken in connection with the Sites. Under the Consent 
Decree, the GE Entities agree to reimburse the United States a share of 
its response costs for the Sites by a payment in the amount of 
$650,000. This Consent Decree includes a covenant not to sue by the 
United States under Sections 104(e), 106, 107 and 113 of CERCLA.
    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 
for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of 
Justice,

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and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. 
Box 7611, NW., Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to United 
States and State of Texas v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., et al., 
D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-07730/1.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas, 75202. 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 $6.75 
(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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-17286 Filed 7-8-11; 8:45 am]
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