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