Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 56223 [2011-23234]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 176 / Monday, September 12, 2011 / Notices If additional information is required, contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street, NE., Room 2E– 508, Washington, DC 20530. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2011–23241 Filed 9–9–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on September 6, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree in United States and State of Indiana v. City of Elkhart, Indiana, Civil Action No. 2:11CV328 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. In this case, the United States and the State of Indiana (Indiana) seek civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., Title 13 of the Indiana Code, Title 327 of the Indiana Administrative Code, and certain terms and conditions of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits that Indiana issued to the City of Elkhart (Elkhart) for the relevant time periods, related to alleged discharges of untreated sewage from Elkhart’s combined sewer collection system, i.e. ‘‘combined sewer overflows,’’ during wet weather events, and some dry weather time periods, into ‘‘waters of the United States’’ and ‘‘waters of the state.’’ The proposed Consent Decree would require Elkhart to reduce its combined sewer overflows by comprehensively upgrading and expanding its sewage collection, storage, conveyance, and treatment system, at a cost of approximately $155.6 million in 2007 dollars. Elkhart must complete these improvements by December 31, 2029 or, if Elkhart demonstrates financial hardship, by July 1, 2033. Additionally, the proposed Decree requires Elkhart to pay a total civil penalty of $87,000 split equally between the United States and the State of Indiana. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:37 Sep 09, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 and State of Indiana v. City of Elkhart, Indiana, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1– 08202. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 1500, Hammond, IN 46320 (contact Assistant United States Attorney Wayne Ault (219–937–5650)), and at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604–3590 (contact Associate Regional Counsel Kathleen Schnieders (312–353–8912)). During the public comment period, the proposed 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 proposed 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 $20.75 (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 Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2011–23234 Filed 9–9–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0016] Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities 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. PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56223 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 November 14, 2011. This process is 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 Gary Schaible, Gary.Schaible@atf.gov, National Firearms Act Branch, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to e-mail them to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to 202–395–7285. All comments should reference the 8 digit OMB number for the collection or the title of the collection. If you have questions concerning the collection, please call Gary Schaible at 202–648–7165 or the DOJ Desk Officer at 202–395–3176. 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. E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of a Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

    Notice is hereby given that on September 6, 2011, a proposed 
Consent Decree in United States and State of Indiana v. City of 
Elkhart, Indiana, Civil Action No. 2:11CV328 was lodged with the United 
States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
    In this case, the United States and the State of Indiana (Indiana) 
seek civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of the Clean 
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., Title 13 of the Indiana Code, Title 
327 of the Indiana Administrative Code, and certain terms and 
conditions of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits 
that Indiana issued to the City of Elkhart (Elkhart) for the relevant 
time periods, related to alleged discharges of untreated sewage from 
Elkhart's combined sewer collection system, i.e. ``combined sewer 
overflows,'' during wet weather events, and some dry weather time 
periods, into ``waters of the United States'' and ``waters of the 
state.''
    The proposed Consent Decree would require Elkhart to reduce its 
combined sewer overflows by comprehensively upgrading and expanding its 
sewage collection, storage, conveyance, and treatment system, at a cost 
of approximately $155.6 million in 2007 dollars. Elkhart must complete 
these improvements by December 31, 2029 or, if Elkhart demonstrates 
financial hardship, by July 1, 2033. Additionally, the proposed Decree 
requires Elkhart to pay a total civil penalty of $87,000 split equally 
between the United States and the State of Indiana.
    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 and State of Indiana v. City of Elkhart, 
Indiana, D.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-08202.
    The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the 
United States Attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 5400 Federal 
Plaza, Suite 1500, Hammond, IN 46320 (contact Assistant United States 
Attorney Wayne Ault (219-937-5650)), and at U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 
60604-3590 (contact Associate Regional Counsel Kathleen Schnieders 
(312-353-8912)). During the public comment period, the proposed 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 
proposed 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 $20.75 (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 Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-23234 Filed 9-9-11; 8:45 am]
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