Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 14830 [2012-5990]

Download as PDF 14830 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 49 / Tuesday, March 13, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The revision of a currently approved information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days for public comment until May 14, 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 Danielle Ouellette, Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 145 N Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. 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 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. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Extension Request Form. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Under the Violent Crime and VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:29 Mar 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 Control Act of 1994, the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office would require the completion of the Extension Request Form from law enforcement agencies in order to ensure that those agencies whose COPS grant is set to expire in the near future has the opportunity to request a no-cost extension prior to the grant expiration date if additional time is needed to complete their program requirements. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated that approximately 2,500 respondents annually will complete the form within 30 minutes. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,250 total annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 2E–508, Washington, DC 20530. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–5941 Filed 3–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–AT–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act Notice is hereby given that on March 6, 2012, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Spectro Alloys Corporation, Civil Action No. 0:12–CV– 00594, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. The Consent Decree would resolve claims for injunctive relief and the assessment of civil penalties asserted by the United States against Spectro Alloys Corporation pursuant to Section 113(b) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7413(b). Defendant processes aluminum scrap and dross to produce various secondary aluminum products, a process that results in emissions of regulated air pollutants, including dioxins and furans, hydrogen chloride, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons. The United States’ complaint, filed concurrently with the Consent Decree, alleges that Defendant violated Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412; the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (‘‘NESHAP’’) for Secondary Aluminum Production, PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 codified at 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts A and RRR; and related provisions of Minnesota law at its aluminum production facility in Rosemount, Minnesota. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Defendant failed to comply with applicable emission standards; to design, install, and inspect adequate capture and collection systems; and to correctly monitor and comply with applicable operating parameters. The Consent Decree would require Defendant to install two fabric filters to capture and treat facility emissions; to conduct new emission performance tests and tests of the facility capture and collection system; to submit revised operation, maintenance and monitoring plan documents; and to apply for a new operating permit at its facility. The Consent Decree would also provide for a $600,000 civil penalty. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comment 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 v. Spectro Alloys Corporation, No. 0:12–CV–00594 (D. Minn.), D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–09268/1. 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 emailing a request to Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section, fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547, email EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $14.50 for a copy of the complete Consent Decree (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-5990]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act

    Notice is hereby given that on March 6, 2012, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. Spectro Alloys Corporation, Civil Action No. 
0:12-CV-00594, was lodged with the United States District Court for the 
District of Minnesota.
    The Consent Decree would resolve claims for injunctive relief and 
the assessment of civil penalties asserted by the United States against 
Spectro Alloys Corporation pursuant to Section 113(b) of the Clean Air 
Act, 42 U.S.C. 7413(b).
    Defendant processes aluminum scrap and dross to produce various 
secondary aluminum products, a process that results in emissions of 
regulated air pollutants, including dioxins and furans, hydrogen 
chloride, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons. The United States' 
complaint, filed concurrently with the Consent Decree, alleges that 
Defendant violated Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412; 
the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(``NESHAP'') for Secondary Aluminum Production, codified at 40 CFR Part 
63, Subparts A and RRR; and related provisions of Minnesota law at its 
aluminum production facility in Rosemount, Minnesota. Specifically, the 
complaint alleges that Defendant failed to comply with applicable 
emission standards; to design, install, and inspect adequate capture 
and collection systems; and to correctly monitor and comply with 
applicable operating parameters.
    The Consent Decree would require Defendant to install two fabric 
filters to capture and treat facility emissions; to conduct new 
emission performance tests and tests of the facility capture and 
collection system; to submit revised operation, maintenance and 
monitoring plan documents; and to apply for a new operating permit at 
its facility. The Consent Decree would also provide for a $600,000 
civil penalty.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comment 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 v. Spectro Alloys Corporation, No. 0:12-CV-00594 (D. 
Minn.), D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-2-1-09268/1.
    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 emailing a request to Environment and Natural Resources 
Division, Environmental Enforcement Section, fax no. (202) 514-0097, 
phone confirmation number (202) 514-1547, email 
EESCDCopy.ENRD@usdoj.gov. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree 
Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $14.50 for a copy of 
the complete Consent Decree (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 Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-5990 Filed 3-12-12; 8:45 am]
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