Notice of Extension to Public Comment Period for Supplemental Consent Decree Lodged Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 67025-67026 [2012-27287]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2012 / Notices Send comments on the need for the collection of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information, to the places listed in ADDRESSES. Please refer to control number 1029–0094 in all correspondence. 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. Dated: October 31, 2012. Andrew F. DeVito, Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 2012–27060 Filed 11–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M Overview of This Information Collection DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1190–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Office of Special Counsel for ImmigrationRelated Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice OSC Charge Form tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: 60-Day Notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until January 7, 2013. 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 Seema Nanda, Deputy VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Nov 07, 2012 Special Counsel, USDOJ–CRT–OSC, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW–NYA, 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. Jkt 229001 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: OSC Charge Form. (3) Agency form number: [Form OSC– 1]. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: General Public. Information is used to find jurisdiction to investigate the alleged discrimination, to seek whether a referral to another agency is necessary and to provide information needed to initiate investigation of the charge. Respondents are individuals. (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 300 respondents will complete each form annually; each response will be completed in approximately 30 minutes. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There is an estimated 2000 total annual burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67025 Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Suite 3W– 1407B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: November 5, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–27308 Filed 11–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–13–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Extension to Public Comment Period for Supplemental Consent Decree Lodged Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On October 10, 2012, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Supplemental Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in the lawsuit entitled, United States and Massachusetts v. AVX Corporation, Civil Action No. 83–3882–Y, resolving AVX Corporation’s liability under the unknown conditions/new information and cost-related reopeners in the 1992 Consent Decree between United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and AVX in connection with the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. 77 FR 63871. Under the terms of the Supplemental Consent Decree, AVX will pay an additional $366.25 million with interest (in addition to the $59 million, plus interest, that AVX paid for response costs in the 1992 Consent Decree) in three payments spanning two years and will provide financial assurance to secure the required payments. The governments will release their claims for all response costs and injunctive relief without new ‘‘reopeners’’ under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, among other alleged claims. The governments retain their rights to additional relief for natural resource damages pursuant to a reservation of rights in the 1992 Consent Decree. The prior notice indicated that the Department of Justice would receive comments concerning the settlement for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of the notice on October 17, 2012. Having received a request for an extension of the initial comment period and given the public interest in this settlement, the United States is extending the comment period for an additional thirty (30) days. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has also adjourned the effective date of the Unilateral Administrative Order, issued by EPA Region 1 to AVX on E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 67026 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2012 / Notices April 18, 2012, from November 1, 2012 to January 2, 2013, and EPA has posted additional information related to the settlement and the Site at the following Web site: https://www.epa.gov/nbh/ index.html. The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from November 16, 2012, any comments relating to the proposed Supplemental Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States and Massachusetts v. AVX Corporation, D.J. Ref. No. 90–11– 2–32/2. All comments must be submitted not later than December 17, 2012. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email ......... By mail ........... pubcommentees.enrd@usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ–ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES During the comment period, a person may request an opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area in accordance with Section 7003 of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6973, regarding the Decree’s covenant not to sue under Section 7003. This extended comment period may not be extended if a request for a meeting is not timely received to allow for the submission of comments within the comment period. During the public comment period, the Supplemental Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. We will provide a paper copy of the Supplemental Consent Decree upon written request and payment of reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ– ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. Please enclose a check or money order for $19.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. For a paper copy without the exhibits, the cost is $6.50. Ronald G. Gluck, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2012–27287 Filed 11–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Nov 07, 2012 Jkt 229001 Summary of Information Collection DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0077] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Report of Stolen or Lost ATF Form 5400.30, Intrastate Purchase of Explosives Coupon ACTION: 60-day notice. 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until January 7, 2013. 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 Anita Scheddel, Explosives Industry Programs Branch at eipb@atf.gov, 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20226. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Stolen or Lost ATF F 5400.30, Intrastate Purchase Explosives Coupon. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 5400.30. 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: Business or other forprofit. Other: Individuals or households. Need for Collection When any Intrastate Purchase of Explosives Coupon is stolen, lost or destroyed, the person losing possession will, upon discovery of the theft, loss, or destruction, immediately, but in all cases before 24 hours have elapsed since discovery, report the matter to the Director, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (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 10 respondents will complete a 20 minute form. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 3.5 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 Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3W– 1407B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: November 5, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–27309 Filed 11–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Wage and Hour Division RIN 1235–0023 Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements AGENCY: Wage and Hour Division, Labor. ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67025-67026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27287]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Extension to Public Comment Period for Supplemental 
Consent Decree Lodged Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act

    On October 10, 2012, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Supplemental Consent Decree with the United States District Court for 
the District of Massachusetts in the lawsuit entitled, United States 
and Massachusetts v. AVX Corporation, Civil Action No. 83-3882-Y, 
resolving AVX Corporation's liability under the unknown conditions/new 
information and cost-related reopeners in the 1992 Consent Decree 
between United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and AVX in 
connection with the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. 77 FR 63871. 
Under the terms of the Supplemental Consent Decree, AVX will pay an 
additional $366.25 million with interest (in addition to the $59 
million, plus interest, that AVX paid for response costs in the 1992 
Consent Decree) in three payments spanning two years and will provide 
financial assurance to secure the required payments. The governments 
will release their claims for all response costs and injunctive relief 
without new ``reopeners'' under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, among 
other alleged claims. The governments retain their rights to additional 
relief for natural resource damages pursuant to a reservation of rights 
in the 1992 Consent Decree.
    The prior notice indicated that the Department of Justice would 
receive comments concerning the settlement for a period of thirty (30) 
days from the date of publication of the notice on October 17, 2012. 
Having received a request for an extension of the initial comment 
period and given the public interest in this settlement, the United 
States is extending the comment period for an additional thirty (30) 
days. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has also 
adjourned the effective date of the Unilateral Administrative Order, 
issued by EPA Region 1 to AVX on

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April 18, 2012, from November 1, 2012 to January 2, 2013, and EPA has 
posted additional information related to the settlement and the Site at 
the following Web site: https://www.epa.gov/nbh/.
    The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) 
days from November 16, 2012, any comments relating to the proposed 
Supplemental Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the 
Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, 
and should refer to United States and Massachusetts v. AVX Corporation, 
D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-2-32/2. All comments must be submitted not later 
than December 17, 2012. Comments may be submitted either by email or by 
mail:

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          To submit comments:                     Send them to:
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By email...............................  pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov.
By mail................................  Assistant Attorney General,
                                          U.S. DOJ-ENRD, P.O. Box 7611,
                                          Washington, DC 20044-7611.
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    During the comment period, a person may request an opportunity for 
a public meeting in the affected area in accordance with Section 7003 
of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6973, regarding the Decree's covenant not to sue 
under Section 7003. This extended comment period may not be extended if 
a request for a meeting is not timely received to allow for the 
submission of comments within the comment period. During the public 
comment period, the Supplemental Consent Decree may be examined and 
downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. We will provide a paper copy of the 
Supplemental Consent Decree upon written request and payment of 
reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent 
Decree Library, U.S. DOJ-ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-
7611.
    Please enclose a check or money order for $19.50 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. For a paper 
copy without the exhibits, the cost is $6.50.

Ronald G. Gluck,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-27287 Filed 11-7-12; 8:45 am]
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