Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 11222 [2013-03517]

Download as PDF 11222 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2013 / Notices material injury by reason of subsidized imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Accordingly, effective December 28, 2012, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–491–497 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of January 4, 2013 (76 FR 764). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2013, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determinations in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on February 11, 2013. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4380 (February 2013), entitled Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–491–497 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: February 11, 2013. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–03491 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On February 11, 2013, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in the lawsuit entitled United States, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr. v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Civil Action No. 8:13–cv–386–T– 26TGW. The consent decree would resolve claims under the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as well as Florida law, addressing natural resource damage resulting from a spill at a facility owned and operated by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (‘‘Mosaic’’). Mosaic owns and operates a phosphoric acid/fertilizer production facility in VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:09 Feb 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 Riverview, Florida. Mosaic released hazardous acidic process water at and from the gypsum stack at its Riverview facility in 2004 over a two-day period. The release entered several swales on Mosaic’s property, flowing into South Archie Creek Canal, and eventually to Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay. Federal and state natural resource trustees seek damages to compensate for and restore injured natural resources. The consent decree would resolve the natural resource damages claims through restoration and reimbursement of assessment costs. The consent decree would require Mosaic to perform restoration projects enhancing current wetlands by removing invasive plant species, re-establishing historic tidal flows, and creating an oyster habitat, in addition to executing conservation easements for the protection of approximately 103.76 acres of habitat adjacent to Mosaic’s release area. In addition to performing restoration projects, Mosaic would pay past and future assessment costs of the trustees and the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission in connection with Mosaic’s release. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–08961. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email .................... pubcomment-ees. enrd@usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044– 7611. By mail ...................... During the public comment period, the 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 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 $41.50 (25 cents per page PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2013–03517 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Production of Five Live Satellite/Internet Broadcasts (15 Hours) 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 to enter into a cooperative agreement with NIC for up to 12 months beginning March 2013. Through this cooperative agreement, funds will be made available for the production of a minimum of five live satellite/Internet broadcasts. NIC will accept proposals for the creative use of 15 broadcast hours, using either NIC’s traditional 3hour long-form talk show broadcast format or other suggested formats for this work. All of the proposed satellite/ Internet programs are 3-hour and/or 2day, 6-hour (3 hours each day) interactive training broadcasts, featuring on- and off-air activities during nationwide broadcasts. This agreement also includes the production of prerecorded video clips and screen captures that will enhance the instructional value of the broadcast or otherwise enhance the ‘‘look and feel’’ of visual materials, the set, or other items to be used during the broadcast. DATES: Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, March 8, 2013. 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. Only electronic applications submitted via www.grants.gov will be accepted. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean 
Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act

    On February 11, 2013, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the Middle 
District of Florida in the lawsuit entitled United States, State of 
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Herschel T. 
Vinyard, Jr. v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Civil Action No. 8:13-cv-386-T-
26TGW.
    The consent decree would resolve claims under the Clean Water Act 
and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act, as well as Florida law, addressing natural resource 
damage resulting from a spill at a facility owned and operated by 
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (``Mosaic''). Mosaic owns and operates a 
phosphoric acid/fertilizer production facility in Riverview, Florida. 
Mosaic released hazardous acidic process water at and from the gypsum 
stack at its Riverview facility in 2004 over a two-day period. The 
release entered several swales on Mosaic's property, flowing into South 
Archie Creek Canal, and eventually to Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay. 
Federal and state natural resource trustees seek damages to compensate 
for and restore injured natural resources.
    The consent decree would resolve the natural resource damages 
claims through restoration and reimbursement of assessment costs. The 
consent decree would require Mosaic to perform restoration projects 
enhancing current wetlands by removing invasive plant species, re-
establishing historic tidal flows, and creating an oyster habitat, in 
addition to executing conservation easements for the protection of 
approximately 103.76 acres of habitat adjacent to Mosaic's release 
area. In addition to performing restoration projects, Mosaic would pay 
past and future assessment costs of the trustees and the Hillsborough 
County Environmental Protection Commission in connection with Mosaic's 
release.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant 
Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and 
should refer to United States v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, D.J. Ref. No. 
90-5-1-1-08961. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty 
(30) days after the publication date of this notice. 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 public comment period, the 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 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 $41.50 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Maureen M. Katz,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2013-03517 Filed 2-14-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-P
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