Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, 54609-54610 [2012-21716]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices 1. Public Land Order No. 995 (19 FR 5443 (1954)), which withdrew public land and reserved it for use of the United States Department of the Army in connection with Sandia Base, presently managed by the United States Department of the Air Force in connection with Kirtland Air Force Base, is hereby revoked only insofar as it affects the following described land: New Mexico Principal Meridian T. 8 N., R. 4 E., Sec. 3, lot 18. The area described contains approximately 82.81 acres, more or less, in Bernalillo County. 2. Pursuant to Section 13005 of Public Law 111–11, 123 Stat. 1449 (2009), and subject to valid existing rights, administrative jurisdiction of the land described in Paragraph 1 is hereby transferred to the Department of Energy in order to allow for a subsequent conveyance to the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute for research, scientific, or educational use. Dated: August 23, 2012. Rhea S. Suh, Assistant Secretary—Policy, Management and Budget. [FR Doc. 2012–21800 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAC069 L1711.0000 AL.0000 025B] Call for Nominations for the Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Council, California Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting nominations from the public to fill three positions on the Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Council (MAC). MAC members provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on the management of public lands in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. DATES: The deadline for submitting nominations is November 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Johna Hurl, Monument Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Bakersfield Field Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Johna Hurl, Monument Manager, Bakersfield Field Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661–391– tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 6093, jhurl@blm.gov or John Kelley, Carrizo Program Support Technician, at 661–391–6088, jtkelley@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MAC provides representative citizen counsel and advice to the Secretary of the Interior through the BLM with respect to the revision and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the Carrizo Plain National Monument. This notice constitutes an open call to the public to submit nomination applications for the following positions on the MAC: (1) A member of, or nominated by, the Carrizo Native American Advisory Council; (2) A member representing individuals or companies authorized to graze livestock within the Monument; and (3) One member with recognized backgrounds reflecting: i. The purposes for which the Monument was established; or ii. The interests of other stakeholders, including the general public, who are affected by or interested in the planning and management of the Monument. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be residents of the counties or neighboring county in which the MAC has jurisdiction. The BLM will evaluate nominees based on their education, training, experience, and their knowledge of the geographical resource. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists from being appointed or re-appointed to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils. The following must accompany nominations received in this call for nominations: Æ Letters of reference from represented interests or organizations; Æ A completed background information nomination form; and Æ Any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications. Nominations will be accepted for a 60-day period beginning the date this notice is published. Timothy Z. Smith, Field Manager, Bakersfield Field Office. [FR Doc. 2012–21669 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–P PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54609 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2012, a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:12–cv–01058, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. In this action, the United States sought injunctive relief from Defendant INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., (‘‘INEOS Chlor’’) for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (‘‘TSCA’’), Section 15, 15 U.S.C. 2614. The Complaint alleges that INEOS Chlor manufactured and continues to manufacture multiple ‘‘new chemical substances’’ as defined in TSCA Section 3(9), 15 U.S.C. 2602 (9), while failing to comply with the manufacturing and processing notices required under TSCA Section 5, 15 U.S.C. 2604. The violations alleged in the Complaint occurred and continue to occur at INEOS Chlor’s headquarters located in Wilmington, Delaware. Under the proposed Consent Decree, INEOS Chlor will cease importing chlorinated paraffin products unless and until it submits the requisite premanufacture notices (‘‘PMNs’’) and such substances are placed on the TSCA Inventory. The proposed Consent Decree also requires INEOS Chlor to pay a civil penalty of $175,000. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to this 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. INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–10159. 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, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, 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 E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 54610 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $ 6.50 (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 address given above. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–21716 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0095] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection; Comments Requested: Student and Supervisor Training Validation Surveys 30-Day notice of information collection under review. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127, page 39262 on July 2, 2012, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 5, 2012. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to email them to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to 202–395–7285. All comments should reference the eight digit OMB number or the title of the collection. 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: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 —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. Summary of Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Student and Supervisor Training Validation Surveys. (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: State, Local or Tribal Government. Other: None. Need for Collection The information will help ATF determine whether the training programs are meeting objectives and impacting the performance of the individuals in their work place. Also, the information will provide performance measure data and meet Federal law enforcement training accreditation requirements. (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 1,400 respondents will complete a 10 minute survey. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 233.34 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 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Square, Room 2E–508, 145 N Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 30, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–21796 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0096] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Environmental Information 30-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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127, page 39263 on July 2, 2012, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 5, 2012. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to email them to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to 202–395–7285. All comments should reference the eight digit OMB number or the title of the collection. 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; E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54609-54610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21716]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Toxic Substances 
Control Act

    Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2012, a proposed Consent 
Decree in United States v. INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., Civil Action No. 
1:12-cv-01058, was lodged with the United States District Court for the 
District of Delaware.
    In this action, the United States sought injunctive relief from 
Defendant INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., (``INEOS Chlor'') for violations 
of the Toxic Substances Control Act (``TSCA''), Section 15, 15 U.S.C. 
2614. The Complaint alleges that INEOS Chlor manufactured and continues 
to manufacture multiple ``new chemical substances'' as defined in TSCA 
Section 3(9), 15 U.S.C. 2602 (9), while failing to comply with the 
manufacturing and processing notices required under TSCA Section 5, 15 
U.S.C. 2604. The violations alleged in the Complaint occurred and 
continue to occur at INEOS Chlor's headquarters located in Wilmington, 
Delaware.
    Under the proposed Consent Decree, INEOS Chlor will cease importing 
chlorinated paraffin products unless and until it submits the requisite 
premanufacture notices (``PMNs'') and such substances are placed on the 
TSCA Inventory. The proposed Consent Decree also requires INEOS Chlor 
to pay a civil penalty of $175,000.
    The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of this publication comments relating to this 
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. INEOS Chlor Americas, Inc., D.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-10159.
    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, U.S. 
Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7611, 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

[[Page 54610]]

requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a 
check in the amount of $ 6.50 (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 address given above.

Maureen Katz,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2012-21716 Filed 9-4-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.