Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 64379 [2011-26807]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 201 / Tuesday, October 18, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act Notice is hereby given that on October 7, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree in United States, et al. v. the Ryland Group, Inc., Civil Action No. 3:11–cv– 00499, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. The proposed Consent Decree in this Clean Water Act enforcement action against the Ryland Group, Inc. (‘‘Ryland’’) resolves allegations of stormwater violations, asserted in a complaint filed concurrently with the Consent Decree. The proposed Consent Decree also resolves related state law claims brought by co-plaintiffs, the State of Colorado, the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the State of Illinois, the State of Indiana, the State of Maryland, the State of Nevada, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition to the payment of civil penalties of $625,000.00, the settlement requires Ryland to institute a company-wide management, reporting and training program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements, to improve compliance with stormwater requirements. 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, 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, et al. v. the Ryland Group, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–08421. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may 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. If requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library by mail, please enclose a check in the amount of $43.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if requesting by e-mail or fax, forward a VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:46 Oct 17, 2011 Jkt 226001 check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the address given above. In requesting a copy of the Consent Decree exclusive of appendices, please enclose a check in the amount of $18.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Karen Dworkin, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2011–26807 Filed 10–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0087] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; eForm 6 Access Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice. Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Collection 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. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 76, Number 157, page 50496, on August 15, 2011, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until November 17, 2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. 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 William Majors on 304–616–4589 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 PO 00000 64379 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: eForm 6 Access Request. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 5013.3. 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: Respondents must complete the eForm 6 Access Request form in order to receive a user ID and password to obtain access to ATF’s eForm 6 System. The information is used by the Government to verify the identity of the end users prior to issuing passwords. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There will be an estimated 500 respondents, who will complete the form within approximately 18 minutes. (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 150 total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Two Constitution Square, 145 E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    Notice is hereby given that on October 7, 2011, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States, et al. v. the Ryland Group, Inc., Civil Action 
No. 3:11-cv-00499, was lodged with the United States District Court for 
the Western District of North Carolina.
    The proposed Consent Decree in this Clean Water Act enforcement 
action against the Ryland Group, Inc. (``Ryland'') resolves allegations 
of stormwater violations, asserted in a complaint filed concurrently 
with the Consent Decree. The proposed Consent Decree also resolves 
related state law claims brought by co-plaintiffs, the State of 
Colorado, the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 
the State of Illinois, the State of Indiana, the State of Maryland, the 
State of Nevada, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition to the 
payment of civil penalties of $625,000.00, the settlement requires 
Ryland to institute a company-wide management, reporting and training 
program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements, to improve 
compliance with stormwater requirements.
    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, 
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, et al. v. the Ryland Group, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-
08421.
    During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may 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. If requesting a copy from the Consent Decree 
Library by mail, please enclose a check in the amount of $43.75 (25 
cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if 
requesting by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the 
Consent Decree Library at the address given above. In requesting a copy 
of the Consent Decree exclusive of appendices, please enclose a check 
in the amount of $18.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable 
to the U.S. Treasury.

Karen Dworkin,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-26807 Filed 10-17-11; 8:45 am]
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