Notice of Proposed Partial Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 41800-41801 [2012-17201]

Download as PDF 41800 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 136 / Monday, July 16, 2012 / Notices (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with this information is 322 hours in the first year and 222 hours each subsequent year. 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. Dated: July 10, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–17226 Filed 7–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on June 29, 2012, a proposed Consent Decree (the Consent Decree) in United States of America v. Chester Mining Company, Civil Action No. 2:12–CV–00334–CWD, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. In this action the United States sought reimbursement under Section 107 of CERCLA for past costs incurred at the Conjecture Mine Superfund Site (the Site), located in Bonner County, Idaho. The United States also sought a declaratory judgment under Section 113 of CERCLA for future costs to be incurred at the Site. Under the proposed Consent Decree, which is based on ability to pay, Chester Mining Company has agreed to pay $75,000. The Consent Decree includes a covenant not to sue Chester Mining Company pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 & 9607. For thirty (30) days following the publication of this notice, the Department of Justice will receive 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. The comments should refer to United States of America v. Chester Mining Company, D.J. Ref. 90– 11–3–10110. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined on VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Jul 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 the following Department of Justice Web site, at 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 number (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 $8.00 (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. Robert E. Maher, Jr., Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2012–17204 Filed 7–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Proposed Partial Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2012, the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), lodged a proposed Partial Consent Decree under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., in United States and State of California v. Montrose Chemical Corp. of California, et al., Civil No. CV 90 3122–R (C.D. Cal.), relating to the Dual Site Groundwater Operable Unit of the Montrose and Del Amo Superfund Sites (‘‘Dual Site’’). The Dual Site is a comingled groundwater plume, primarily composed of chlorobenzene emanating from the Montrose Chemical Corp. of California former plant property, 20201 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, California (used for DDT manufacturing from 1947 to 1982), and several smaller plumes and pools of benzene from the neighboring Del Amo facility (used for synthetic rubber manufacturing from 1942 to 1975), as well as certain chlorinated solvents, including trichloroethylene, associated with historic industrial operations in the area. Under the proposed Partial Consent Decree, the Settling Defendants— Montrose Chemical Corp. of California, PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bayer CropScience Inc., News Publishing Australia Limited, and Stauffer Management Company LLC— will perform a discrete component of the environmental remedy for the Dual Site selected by EPA in a 1999 record of decision (‘‘ROD’’), namely financing and performing construction of the primary groundwater treatment system for the Dual Site. Settling Defendants will also pay oversight costs for that work incurred by EPA and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (‘‘DTSC’’). Operation and maintenance of the primary groundwater treatment system, once built, implementation of other remedial action elements in the ROD, and payment of EPA’s and DTSC’s other response costs are not addressed or resolved by this Partial Consent Decree, but instead will be pursued separately by EPA and DTSC. The United States and DTSC provide the Settling Defendants with covenants not to sue in the Partial Consent Decree limited to the specific work required by the Decree and the associated oversight costs, with all other matters relating to the 1999 ROD for the Dual Site reserved for separate negotiations or proceedings. For thirty (30) days following the publication of this notice, the Department of Justice will receive 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. The comments should refer to United States and State of California v. Montrose Chemical Corp. of California, et al., Civil No. CV 90 3122–R (C.D. Cal.), D.J. Ref. 90–11–3– 511/3. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. 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) 514–5271. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 136 / Monday, July 16, 2012 / Notices $92.00 (.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. Robert E. Maher, Jr., Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2012–17201 Filed 7–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation [OMB Number 1110–0039] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Bioterrorism Preparedness Act: Entity/ Individual Information 60-day Notice of information collection under review. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with established review procedures of 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 until September 14, 2012 This process in conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to John E. Strovers, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Strategy and Systems Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, (CJIS), Module E–3, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306; facsimile (304) 625– 2198. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Comments should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Jul 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of information collection: Extension of current collection. (2) The title of the form/collection: Federal Bureau of Investigation Bioterrorism Preparedness Act: Entity/ Individual Information. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the department sponsoring the collection: Forms FD–961; Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: City, county, state, federal, individuals, business or other for profit, and not-for-profit institute. This collection is needed to receive names and other identifying information submitted by individuals requesting access to specific agents or toxins, and consult with appropriate officials of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture as to whether certain individuals specified in the provisions should be denied access to or granted limited access to specific agents. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There are approximately 4,005 (FY 2011) respondents at 45 minutes for FD–961 Form. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with this collection: There are approximately 3,004 hours, annual burden, associated with this information collection. If additional information is required please contact Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Two Constitution PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41801 Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 2E–508, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: July 10, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–17187 Filed 7–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Transition From Jail to the Community (TJC) National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice. ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement. AGENCY: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting proposals from organizations, groups, or individuals interested in entering into a 30-month cooperative agreement to assist at least two California counties with the implementation of the ‘‘Transition from Jail to Community’’ (TJC) model in response to California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 109 realignment. DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 27, 2012. ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room 5002, Washington, DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar service to ensure delivery by the due date. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, dial 7–3106, extension 0 for pickup. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications can be submitted via https://www.grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All technical or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be directed to P. Elizabeth Taylor, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections. You may reach her by phone at 800–995– 6423 extension 3–9354 or by email at petaylor@bop.gov. In addition to the direct reply, all questions and responses will be posted on NIC’s Web site at www.nicic.gov for public review (the names of those submitting questions will not be posted). The Web site will be updated regularly and postings will remain on the Web site until the closing date of this cooperative agreement solicitation. Only questions received by 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 20, 2012 will SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41800-41801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17201]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Proposed Partial Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    Notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2012, the United States, on 
behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), lodged a 
proposed Partial Consent Decree under the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., in United States and State of 
California v. Montrose Chemical Corp. of California, et al., Civil No. 
CV 90 3122-R (C.D. Cal.), relating to the Dual Site Groundwater 
Operable Unit of the Montrose and Del Amo Superfund Sites (``Dual 
Site''). The Dual Site is a comingled groundwater plume, primarily 
composed of chlorobenzene emanating from the Montrose Chemical Corp. of 
California former plant property, 20201 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 
California (used for DDT manufacturing from 1947 to 1982), and several 
smaller plumes and pools of benzene from the neighboring Del Amo 
facility (used for synthetic rubber manufacturing from 1942 to 1975), 
as well as certain chlorinated solvents, including trichloroethylene, 
associated with historic industrial operations in the area.
    Under the proposed Partial Consent Decree, the Settling 
Defendants--Montrose Chemical Corp. of California, Bayer CropScience 
Inc., News Publishing Australia Limited, and Stauffer Management 
Company LLC--will perform a discrete component of the environmental 
remedy for the Dual Site selected by EPA in a 1999 record of decision 
(``ROD''), namely financing and performing construction of the primary 
groundwater treatment system for the Dual Site. Settling Defendants 
will also pay oversight costs for that work incurred by EPA and the 
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (``DTSC''). Operation 
and maintenance of the primary groundwater treatment system, once 
built, implementation of other remedial action elements in the ROD, and 
payment of EPA's and DTSC's other response costs are not addressed or 
resolved by this Partial Consent Decree, but instead will be pursued 
separately by EPA and DTSC. The United States and DTSC provide the 
Settling Defendants with covenants not to sue in the Partial Consent 
Decree limited to the specific work required by the Decree and the 
associated oversight costs, with all other matters relating to the 1999 
ROD for the Dual Site reserved for separate negotiations or 
proceedings.
    For thirty (30) days following the publication of this notice, the 
Department of Justice will receive 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. The comments should 
refer to United States and State of California v. Montrose Chemical 
Corp. of California, et al., Civil No. CV 90 3122-R (C.D. Cal.), D.J. 
Ref. 90-11-3-511/3.
    During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be 
examined at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, Office 
of Regional Counsel, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 
94105. 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) 514-5271. In requesting a 
copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the 
amount of

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$92.00 (.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.

Robert E. Maher, Jr.,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-17201 Filed 7-13-12; 8:45 am]
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