Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 6822 [2012-3019]

Download as PDF 6822 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 27 / Thursday, February 9, 2012 / Notices Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.50). Issued: February 3, 2012. By order of the Commission. James R. Holbein, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–2942 Filed 2–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act Notice is hereby given that on January 30, 2012, a proposed Consent Decree in United States of America v. Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Case No. 4:12–cv– 00471–DMR, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. In this action, the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief against Columbus Manufacturing Inc. (‘‘CMI’’) for violations of Section 112(r)(1) and 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(1) and 7412(r)(7) (‘‘CAA’’), Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, § 42 U.S.C. 9603 (‘‘CERCLA’’), and/ or Sections 304 and 312 of the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-To-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. 11004 and 11022 (‘‘EPCRA’’), with respect to CMI’s two meat processing facilities located in South San Francisco and Hayward, California. The United States has agreed to resolve these claims under the proposed Consent Decree wherein CMI has agreed to pay $685,446 in civil penalties, and perform injunctive relief valued at over $6 million. 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 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 of America v. Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Case No. 4:12–cv– 00471–DMR, The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region IX at 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. During the public comment period, the 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Feb 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 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 emailing a request to ‘‘Consent Decree Copy’’ (EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–5241. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $9.00 (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. Henry Friedman, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2012–3019 Filed 2–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OJP (OJP) Docket No. 1598] Second Hearing of the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Justice. ACTION: Notice of hearing. AGENCY: This is an announcement of the second hearing of the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence (the ‘‘Task Force’’). The Task Force is chartered to provide OJP, a component of the Department of Justice, with valuable advice in the areas of children exposed to violence for the purpose of addressing the epidemic levels of exposure to violence faced by our nation’s children. Based on the testimony at four public hearings; comprehensive research; and extensive input from experts, advocates, and impacted families and communities nationwide, the Task Force will issue a final report to the Attorney General presenting its findings and comprehensive policy recommendations in the fall of 2012. DATES: The hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., MST; and Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., MST. ADDRESSES: The portion of the hearing occurring on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, will take place at One Civic Center Plaza, Albuquerque, New Mexico (87102). The portion of the hearing SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 occurring on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, will take place at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, 201 3rd St. NW., Albuquerque, New Mexico (87102). Will Bronson, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) and Deputy Associate Administrator, Child Protection Division, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531. Phone: (202) 305–2427 [Note: this is not a toll-free number]; email: willie.bronson@usdoj.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This hearing is being convened to brief the Task Force members about the issue of children’s exposure to violence. The final agenda is subject to adjustment, but it is anticipated that on January 31, there will be a morning and afternoon session, with a break for lunch. The morning session will likely include welcoming remarks and introductions, and panel presentations from invited guests on the impact of children’s exposure to violence. The afternoon session will likely include presentations from experts invited to brief the Task Force on describing children’s exposure to violence in rural and American Indian/Alaska Native communities and several existing programs that attempt to address this epidemic. On February 1, there will be a morning session that will include a review of material presented during the previous day, presentation from the subcommittee that participated in a community listening session, and a discussion on the structure of the final report. This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public who wish to attend this meeting must provide photo identification upon entering the facility. Those wishing to provide public testimony during the hearings should register with Will Bronson at defending childhoodtaskforce@nccdcrc.org at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis. Testimony will not be allowed without prior registration. An hour for public testimony is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Public testimony must be provided in person and will be limited to three (3) minutes per witness. Please bring photo identification and allow extra time prior to the meeting. Persons interested in providing written testimony to the Task Force should submit their written comments to the DFO at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing at the address listed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\09FEN1.SGM 09FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act

    Notice is hereby given that on January 30, 2012, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States of America v. Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Case 
No. 4:12-cv-00471-DMR, was lodged with the United States District Court 
for the Northern District of California.
    In this action, the United States sought civil penalties and 
injunctive relief against Columbus Manufacturing Inc. (``CMI'') for 
violations of Section 112(r)(1) and 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act, 42 
U.S.C. 7412(r)(1) and 7412(r)(7) (``CAA''), Section 103 of the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 
Sec.  42 U.S.C. 9603 (``CERCLA''), and/or Sections 304 and 312 of the 
Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-To-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. 11004 
and 11022 (``EPCRA''), with respect to CMI's two meat processing 
facilities located in South San Francisco and Hayward, California.
    The United States has agreed to resolve these claims under the 
proposed Consent Decree wherein CMI has agreed to pay $685,446 in civil 
penalties, and perform injunctive relief valued at over $6 million.
    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 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 of America v. Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Case No. 4:12-
cv-00471-DMR,
    The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region IX at 75 
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. During the public 
comment period, the 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 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 
emailing a request to ``Consent Decree Copy'' 
(EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514-0097, phone confirmation 
number (202) 514-5241. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree 
Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $9.00 (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.

Henry Friedman,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-3019 Filed 2-8-12; 8:45 am]
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