Notice of Lodging of Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 12880-12881 [2012-5074]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 12880 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary of the public comments will accompany OSM’s submission of the information collection request to OMB. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. 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[FR Doc. 2012–4946 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:01 Mar 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–539–C (Third Review)] Uranium From Russia Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that termination of the suspended investigation on uranium from Russia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.2 Background The Commission instituted this review on July 1, 2011 (76 FR 38694) and determined on October 4, 2011 that it would conduct an expedited review (76 FR 64107, October 17, 2011). The Commission transmitted its determination in this review to the Secretary of Commerce on February 27, 2012. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4307 (February 2012), entitled Uranium from Russia: Investigation No. 731–TA–539–C (Third Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: February 27, 2012. James R. Holbein, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–5045 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on February 27, 2012, a proposed Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company (‘‘Consent Decree Modification’’) in United States v. Lang, Civil Action No. 1:94CV57, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This action was originally filed on January 28, 1994 by the United States of America (‘‘United States’’) under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’) Section 107, 42 U.S.C. 9607, seeking (1) reimbursement of costs (plus accrued interest) incurred by the United States for response actions at the Turtle Bayou Superfund Site (also known as the Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. Superfund Site) in Liberty County, Texas (‘‘the Site’’) and (2) performance of studies and response work at the Site consistent with the National Contingency Plan (‘‘NCP’’), 40 CFR part 300. On December 8, 1998, the court entered a Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company (‘‘the 1998 Consent Decree’’) which resolved the United States’ claims against ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company. Pursuant to the 1998 Consent Decree, ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company were obligated to, inter alia, perform response activities at the Site and to establish and maintain financial security to demonstrate their ability to complete the required Work. Lyondell Chemical Company is the successor to ARCO Chemical Company under the 1998 Consent Decree. In 2009, Lyondell Chemical Company and certain of its affiliates (collectively ‘‘Debtors’’) filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (‘‘the Bankruptcy Court’’) voluntary petitions for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code. In 2010, the United States, Debtors, and various state environmental agencies including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (‘‘TCEQ’’) entered into an agreement resolving various claims including claims related to the 1998 Consent Decree (‘‘the 2010 Bankruptcy Settlement’’). As part of the 2010 Bankruptcy Settlement, the Parties agreed to substitute the Lyondell Environmental Custodial Trust for Lyondell Chemical Company as a party under the 1998 Consent Decree. The proposed Consent Decree Modification would implement the 2010 Bankruptcy Settlement by substituting the Lyondell Environmental Custodial Trust for Lyondell Chemical Company and by clarifying the application of certain Consent Decree provisions to the Lyondell Environmental Custodial Trust. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree Modification would modify the financial assurance provisions of the 1998 Consent Decree. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree Modification. 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 v. Lang D.J. Ref. 90–11–3–709. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree Modification, may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Second Consent Decree Modification 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) 514–5271. If requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library by mail, please enclose a check in the amount of $4.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if requesting by email or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the address given above. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2012–5074 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P Patricia A. Brink, Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [FR Doc. 2012–5185 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] Antitrust Division BILLING CODE P tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. Notice is hereby given that, on February 6, 2012, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Dell Services, Plano, TX; Keller ISD, Keller, TX; Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:01 Mar 01, 2012 MD; Measured Progress, Dover, NH; Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Research and Assessment, Roseville, MN; Orange County School District, Orlando, FL; Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Instruction, Assessment, and Curriculum, Providence, RI; State of New Hampshire, Office of Curriculum and Assessment, Concord, NH; and Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City, UT, have been added as parties to this venture. Also, Wimba, New York, NY, and Giunti Labs, Atlanta, GA, have withdrawn as parties to this venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. On April 7, 2000, IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on September 13, 2000 (65 FR 55283). The last notification was filed with the Department on November 28, 2011. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on December 21, 2011 (76 FR 79217). Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OJP (OJP) Docket No. 1582] 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 third 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12881 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 Monday, March 19, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 20, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The hearing will take place in the multi-purpose room at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Will Bronson, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 March 19, there will be two hours of public testimony. On March 20, there will be a morning and afternoon session, with a break for lunch. The morning session will likely include welcoming remarks, introductions, and panel presentations from invited guests on the impact of children’s exposure to violence. The afternoon session will likely include a working meeting of the task force. On the morning of March 21, there will be a facilitated roundtable discussion with task force members and invited guests, followed by a break for lunch. The afternoon session will likely be devoted to a working meeting of task force members. This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public who wish to attend this meeting must provide photo identification upon entering the hearing facility. Access to the meeting will not be allowed without identification. Public testimony must be provided in person and will be limited to five (5) minutes per witness. 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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Agreement and Order Regarding Modification 
of Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield 
Company Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act

    Notice is hereby given that on February 27, 2012, a proposed 
Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of Consent Decree as to ARCO 
Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company (``Consent Decree 
Modification'') in United States v. Lang, Civil Action No. 1:94CV57, 
was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern 
District of Texas.
    This action was originally filed on January 28, 1994 by the United 
States of America (``United States'') under Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA'') Section 107, 42 
U.S.C. 9607, seeking (1) reimbursement of costs (plus accrued interest) 
incurred by the United States for response actions at the Turtle Bayou 
Superfund Site (also known as the Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. 
Superfund Site) in Liberty County, Texas (``the Site'') and (2) 
performance of studies and response work at the Site consistent with 
the National Contingency Plan (``NCP''), 40 CFR part 300. On December 
8, 1998, the court entered a Consent Decree as to ARCO Chemical Company 
and Atlantic Richfield Company (``the 1998 Consent Decree'') which 
resolved the United States' claims against ARCO Chemical Company and 
Atlantic Richfield Company. Pursuant to the 1998 Consent Decree, ARCO 
Chemical Company and Atlantic Richfield Company were obligated to, 
inter alia, perform response activities at the Site and to establish 
and maintain financial security to demonstrate their ability to 
complete the required Work. Lyondell Chemical Company is the successor 
to ARCO Chemical Company under the 1998 Consent Decree. In 2009, 
Lyondell Chemical Company and certain of its affiliates (collectively 
``Debtors'') filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the 
Southern District of New York (``the Bankruptcy Court'') voluntary 
petitions for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code. In 2010, 
the United States, Debtors, and various state environmental agencies 
including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (``TCEQ'') 
entered into an agreement resolving various claims including claims 
related to the 1998 Consent Decree (``the 2010 Bankruptcy 
Settlement''). As part of the 2010 Bankruptcy Settlement, the Parties 
agreed to substitute the Lyondell Environmental Custodial Trust for 
Lyondell Chemical Company as a party under the 1998 Consent Decree. The 
proposed Consent Decree Modification would implement the 2010 
Bankruptcy Settlement by substituting the Lyondell Environmental 
Custodial Trust for Lyondell Chemical Company and by clarifying the 
application of certain Consent Decree provisions to the Lyondell 
Environmental Custodial Trust. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree 
Modification would modify the financial assurance provisions of the 
1998 Consent Decree.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the

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date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree 
Modification. 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 v. Lang D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-709.
    During the public comment period, the Consent Decree Modification, 
may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: 
https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Second 
Consent Decree Modification 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) 514-5271. If requesting a copy 
from the Consent Decree Library by mail, please enclose a check in the 
amount of $4.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the 
U.S. Treasury or, if requesting by email or fax, forward a check in 
that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the address given above.

Maureen M. Katz,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-5074 Filed 3-1-12; 8:45 am]
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