Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 2319-2320 [2012-718]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2012 / Notices Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these reviews may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—On October 4, 2011, the Commission determined that responses to its notice of institution of the subject five-year reviews were such that full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act should proceed (76 FR 65748, October 24, 2011). A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner’s statements are available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission’s Web site. 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AUTHORITY: These reviews are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: January 11, 2012. James R. Holbein, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–714 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act On December 14, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree (‘‘Decree’’) was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in a case captioned United States, et al. v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-08859. In this action the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘U.S. EPA’’), and the State of Illinois sought penalties and injunctive relief under the Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’) against the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (‘‘Defendant’’) relating to discharges from its combined sewer outfalls (‘‘CSOs’’). The Complaint alleges that Defendant violated the following CSO-related provisions of its E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2320 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2012 / Notices CWA permits: the prohibition on discharging pollutants into waters of the United States that cause or contribute to violations of applicable water quality standards for dissolved oxygen, solids, and floatables. The United States also alleges that Defendant violated the requirement of its NPDES permits to provide the equivalent of primary treatment for at least ten times the average dry weather flow for the average design year. The proposed Consent Decree between Defendant, the United States, and the State of Illinois requires the following: (1) A schedule for completion of the Tunnel and Reservoir Program (‘‘TARP’’), the long term control plan to increase Defendant’s capacity to handle wet weather events and address CSO discharges in Chicago area waterways; (2) a plan to control floatables in such waterways; (3) post construction monitoring following completion of TARP; (4) payment of a civil penalty of $675,000, of which $350,000 will be paid to the United States and $325,000 to the State of Illinois; and (5) a green infrastructure program to reduce CSO discharges, localized flooding and stormwater impacts. In a Federal Register Notice published on December 22, 2011, the Department of Justice announced its intention to receive comments relating to the Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of that publication. 76 FR 79,710 (Dec. 22, 2011). In response to a request from various entities, the Department of Justice is extending that public comment period for sixty (60) days, until March 21, 2012. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and either emailed 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. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–07679. During the public comment period, the Decree may be examined on the Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/ enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the 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 emailing a request to ‘‘Consent Decree Copy’’ (EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov), or by faxing a request to fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–5271. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:12 Jan 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 enclose a check in the amount of $31.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by email 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. 2012–718 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE;P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0050] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Identification Markings Placed on Firearms 60-Day Notice of Information Collection. ACTION: 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until March 19, 2012. 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 John Spencer, Chief, Firearms Technology Branch, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405, fire_tech@atf.gov, (304) 616– 4300. 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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Identification Markings Placed on Firearms. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 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 Each licensed firearms manufacturer or licensed firearm importer must legibly identify each firearm by engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing on the frame or receiver an individual serial number. Also, ATF requires minimum height and depth requirements for identification markings placed on firearms. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 2,962 respondents will take 5 seconds to mark the firearm. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 2,500 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, Room 2E–508, 145 N Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–635 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for Lodging of 
Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

    On December 14, 2011, a proposed Consent Decree (``Decree'') was 
lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District 
of Illinois in a case captioned United States, et al. v. Metropolitan 
Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Civil Action No. 1:11-
cv-08859.
    In this action the United States, on behalf of the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (``U.S. EPA''), and the State of 
Illinois sought penalties and injunctive relief under the Clean Water 
Act (``CWA'') against the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of 
Greater Chicago (``Defendant'') relating to discharges from its 
combined sewer outfalls (``CSOs''). The Complaint alleges that 
Defendant violated the following CSO-related provisions of its

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CWA permits: the prohibition on discharging pollutants into waters of 
the United States that cause or contribute to violations of applicable 
water quality standards for dissolved oxygen, solids, and floatables. 
The United States also alleges that Defendant violated the requirement 
of its NPDES permits to provide the equivalent of primary treatment for 
at least ten times the average dry weather flow for the average design 
year.
    The proposed Consent Decree between Defendant, the United States, 
and the State of Illinois requires the following: (1) A schedule for 
completion of the Tunnel and Reservoir Program (``TARP''), the long 
term control plan to increase Defendant's capacity to handle wet 
weather events and address CSO discharges in Chicago area waterways; 
(2) a plan to control floatables in such waterways; (3) post 
construction monitoring following completion of TARP; (4) payment of a 
civil penalty of $675,000, of which $350,000 will be paid to the United 
States and $325,000 to the State of Illinois; and (5) a green 
infrastructure program to reduce CSO discharges, localized flooding and 
stormwater impacts.
    In a Federal Register Notice published on December 22, 2011, the 
Department of Justice announced its intention to receive comments 
relating to the Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from 
the date of that publication. 76 FR 79,710 (Dec. 22, 2011). In response 
to a request from various entities, the Department of Justice is 
extending that public comment period for sixty (60) days, until March 
21, 2012. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney 
General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, 
U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and either 
emailed 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. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of 
Greater Chicago, D.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-07679. During the public comment 
period, the Decree may be examined on the Department of Justice Web 
site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the 
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 emailing a request to ``Consent Decree Copy'' 
(EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov), or by faxing a request to fax no. (202) 
514-0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514-5271. In requesting a 
copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the 
amount of $31.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the 
U.S. Treasury or, if by email 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. 2012-718 Filed 1-13-12; 8:45 am]
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