Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 53155 [2011-21703]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 165 / Thursday, August 25, 2011 / Notices engaging in unfair acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly, the Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered. If a party seeks exclusion of an article from entry into the United States for purposes other than entry for consumption, the party should so indicate and provide information establishing that activities involving other types of entry either are adversely affecting it or likely to do so. For background, see In the Matter of Certain Devices for Connecting Computers via Telephone Lines, Inv. No. 337–TA–360, USITC Pub. No. 2843 (December 1994) (Commission Opinion). If the Commission contemplates some form of remedy, it must consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and/or cease and desist orders would have on (1) The public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of this investigation. If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve or disapprove the Commission’s action. See Presidential Memorandum of July 21, 2005, 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005). During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the United States under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving submissions concerning the amount of the bond that should be imposed if a remedy is ordered. Written Submissions: Parties to the investigation, interested government agencies, and any other interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Such submissions should address the recommended determination by the ALJ on remedy and bonding. Complainant and the IA are also requested to submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission’s consideration. Complainant is also requested to state the dates that the patents expire and the HTSUS numbers under which the accused products are VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:39 Aug 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 imported. The written submissions and proposed remedial orders must be filed no later than close of business on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. No further submissions on these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document and 12 true copies thereof on or before the deadlines stated above with the Office of the Secretary. Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment unless the information has already been granted such treatment during the proceedings. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary of the Commission and must include a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR 210.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is sought will be treated accordingly. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary. 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 sections 210.42–46 and 210.50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42–46 and 210.50). Issued: August 19, 2011. By order of the Commission. James R. Holbein, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–21705 Filed 8–24–11; 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 August 17, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Hammond Group, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:11–cv–00298–JD– PRC, was filed with the United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. In this action pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607–9675, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), the United States seeks recovery of costs it incurred in connection to the release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 53155 environment at the Columbia Avenue Spill Site in Hammond, Indiana, as well as a declaratory judgment that the Defendant is liable for any future costs related to the Site. Under the terms of the proposed Consent Decree, the Defendant will pay in eight quarterly installments the sum of $1,389,569.88, which represents all costs incurred by EPA in connection with the Site, and interest. In return, the Defendant will receive covenants not to sue under Sections 107(a) and 106 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a) and 9606. 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 either: United States v. Hammond Group, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:11–cv–00298–JD– PRC, or D.J. Ref. 90–11–3–10080. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 1500, Hammond, Indiana 46320. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be examined at 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, payable to the U.S. Treasury, in the amount of $21.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost), or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in the applicable amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2011–21703 Filed 8–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
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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 August 17, 2011, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. Hammond Group, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:11-
cv-00298-JD-PRC, was filed with the United States District Court for 
Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division.
    In this action pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607-9675, as 
amended (``CERCLA''), the United States seeks recovery of costs it 
incurred in connection to the release or threatened release of 
hazardous substances into the environment at the Columbia Avenue Spill 
Site in Hammond, Indiana, as well as a declaratory judgment that the 
Defendant is liable for any future costs related to the Site. Under the 
terms of the proposed Consent Decree, the Defendant will pay in eight 
quarterly installments the sum of $1,389,569.88, which represents all 
costs incurred by EPA in connection with the Site, and interest. In 
return, the Defendant will receive covenants not to sue under Sections 
107(a) and 106 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a) and 9606.
    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 either: United States v. Hammond Group, Inc., Civil Action No. 
2:11-cv-00298-JD-PRC, or D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-10080. The Consent Decree 
may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern 
District of Indiana, 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 1500, Hammond, Indiana 
46320. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be 
examined at 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, payable to the U.S. Treasury, in the 
amount of $21.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost), or, if by e-
mail or fax, forward a check in the applicable amount to the Consent 
Decree Library at the stated address.

Maureen Katz,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-21703 Filed 8-24-11; 8:45 am]
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