Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, Located in Burlington County, NJ, 45552-45553 [2011-19145]

Download as PDF 45552 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 146 / Friday, July 29, 2011 / Notices I. Post-2014 Pool Resources Western will allocate up to 1 percent of the LAP long-term firm hydroelectric resource available as of October 1, 2014. The amount of the resource that will become available on October 1, 2014, is approximately 6.9 megawatts (MW) for the summer season and 6.1 MW for the winter season, and associated energy. This resource pool will be created by reducing existing customers’ allocations by up to 1 percent. II. Proposed Power Allocation In response to the call for applications, Western received seven applications for the Post-2014 LAP Resource Pool. Western determined that one applicant does not meet the Post2014 LAP Resource Pool General Eligibility Criteria. The resource pool for Allottees capacity and energy will be allocated proportionately by season to the six qualified applicants based on average seasonal loads for the period October 2009 through September 2010. The proposed allocations for the six qualified allottees are shown in the table below and are subject to the minimum (100 kilowatts) and maximum allocation (5,000 kilowatts) criteria. Proposed Post-2014 LAP Resource Pool Power Allocation Summer kilowatt hours Winter kilowatt hours Summer kilowatts Winter kilowatts City of Jetmore, Kansas .................................................................. City of Pomona, Kansas .................................................................. City of Waterville, Kansas ............................................................... Doniphan Electric Cooperative Association, Inc .............................. Kaw Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc .............................................. Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative Association, Inc ................. 458,186 355,544 257,578 859,388 7,156,517 2,215,224 301,817 254,622 191,505 839,671 5,561,057 1,957,478 280 217 157 526 4,374 1,354 201 169 127 558 3,697 1,301 Total Resource Pool ................................................................. 11,302,437 9,106,150 6,908 6,053 By June 1, 2014, each allottee must have firm delivery arrangements in place, to be effective October 1, 2014, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Western. Western must receive a letter of commitment from each allottee’s serving utility or transmission provider by June 1, 2014, confirming that the allottee will be able to receive the benefit of Western’s Post-2014 LAP Resource Pool Power Allocation. If Western does not receive the commitment letter by June 1, 2014, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Western, Western will withdraw its offer of an allocation. Western does not own transmission in Kansas. Final allocation of the Post-2014 LAP Resource Pool is contingent upon Western’s contractual arrangements for delivery of Federal power into Kansas. The proposed allocations shown in the table above are based on the LAP marketable resource currently available. If the LAP marketable resource is adjusted in the future, all allocations may be adjusted accordingly. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jul 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: July 22, 2011. Timothy J. Meeks, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–19304 Filed 7–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9445–3] Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, Located in Burlington County, NJ Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement and Opportunity for Public Comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520, Western received approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect the Applicant Profile Data under control number 1910–5136, which was used to develop this Proposed Power Allocation. IV. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.); Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); and DOE NEPA Regulations (10 CFR part 1021), Western has determined that this action is categorically excluded from preparing an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) is proposing to enter into an administrative settlement agreement (‘‘Settlement Agreement’’) with SC Holdings, Inc. and Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. (the ‘‘Settling Parties’’) pursuant to Section 122(h) of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h). The Settlement Agreement provides for Settling Parties’ payment of certain past costs incurred at the Landfill and Development, Inc. (‘‘Landfill and Development’’) Superfund Site, located in Burlington County, New Jersey (‘‘Site’’). The Settlement Agreement also provides for the payment of certain future response costs incurred at the Site. In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), this notice is being published to inform the public of the proposed Settlement Agreement and of the opportunity to comment. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper or inadequate. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th floor New York, New York 10007–1866. Comments must be provided by August 29, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, EPA Docket No. CERCLA–02–2010–2005 and should be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, Office of Regional Counsel, New Jersey DATES: E:\FR\FM\29JYN1.SGM 29JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 146 / Friday, July 29, 2011 / Notices Superfund Branch, 290 Broadway—17th Floor, New York, NY 10007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed administrative settlement, as well as background information relating to the settlement, may be obtained from William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007– 1866. Telephone: 212–637–3154. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. Telephone: 212–637–3154. Dated: June 24, 2011. Walter Mugdan, Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division. [FR Doc. 2011–19145 Filed 7–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0150; FRL–9446–4] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Establishing NoDischarge Zones Under Clean Water Act Section 312 (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 27, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2008–0150, by the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: OW–Docket@epa.gov. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jul 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 • Mail: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. • Hand Delivery: EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW–2008– 0150. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA’s public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Laabs, Oceans and Coastal Protection Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 4504T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202– 566–1223; fax number: 202–566–1546; e-mail address: laabs.chris@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45553 How can I access the docket and/or submit comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID no. EPA– HQ–OW–2008–0150, which is available for online viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is (202) 566–2426. Use https://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: E:\FR\FM\29JYN1.SGM 29JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 146 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45552-45553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19145]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9445-3]


Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under Section 122(h) 
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act for the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, Located 
in Burlington County, NJ

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement and Opportunity 
for Public Comment.

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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') is 
proposing to enter into an administrative settlement agreement 
(``Settlement Agreement'') with SC Holdings, Inc. and Waste Management 
of New Jersey, Inc. (the ``Settling Parties'') pursuant to Section 
122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h). The Settlement Agreement 
provides for Settling Parties' payment of certain past costs incurred 
at the Landfill and Development, Inc. (``Landfill and Development'') 
Superfund Site, located in Burlington County, New Jersey (``Site''). 
The Settlement Agreement also provides for the payment of certain 
future response costs incurred at the Site.
    In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), 
this notice is being published to inform the public of the proposed 
Settlement Agreement and of the opportunity to comment. For thirty (30) 
days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive 
written comments relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. EPA 
will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its 
consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or 
considerations that indicate that the proposed settlement is 
inappropriate, improper or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments 
received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 
Broadway, 17th floor New York, New York 10007-1866.

DATES: Comments must be provided by August 29, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the Landfill and Development 
Superfund Site, EPA Docket No. CERCLA-02-2010-2005 and should be sent 
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, Office of 
Regional Counsel, New Jersey

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Superfund Branch, 290 Broadway--17th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed administrative 
settlement, as well as background information relating to the 
settlement, may be obtained from William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant 
Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional 
Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 
290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-3154.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant 
Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional 
Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 
290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-3154.

    Dated: June 24, 2011.
Walter Mugdan,
Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-19145 Filed 7-28-11; 8:45 am]
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