Proposed Settlement Pursuant Sections 106 and 122 of CERCLA Relating to the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 53194-53195 [2014-21291]

Download as PDF 53194 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 564–3244; fax number: (202) 564–5603; email address: hogan.stephanie@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree The proposed consent decree would resolve a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club seeking to compel the Administrator to take action under CAA sections 110(c)(1)(A). Under the terms of the proposed consent decree, EPA would agree to sign a notice by no later than November 7, 2014, to promulgate a FIP for Montana’s PSD program that addresses nitrogen oxides as an ozone precursor. 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You may submit comments as provided in the ADDRESSES section. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment and with any PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 disk or CD ROM you submit. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. Any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Use of the www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA’s preferred method for receiving comments. The electronic public docket system is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity, email address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. In contrast to EPA’s electronic public docket, EPA’s electronic mail (email) system is not an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system. If you send an email comment directly to the Docket without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address is automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. Dated: August 26, 2014. Lorie Schmidt, Associate General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2014–21295 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9916–38–Region–2] Proposed Settlement Pursuant Sections 106 and 122 of CERCLA Relating to the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), Region 2, of two proposed settlement agreements pursuant to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices Sections 106 and 122 of CERCLA, for Removal Action by Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser (‘‘Settlement Agreements’’), entered into by and between EPA, Region 2, LSG 363 Bond Street LLC and LSG 365 Bond Street LLC (‘‘Purchasers’’) (collectively, the ‘‘Parties’’) under CERCLA. Under the Settlement Agreements, the Purchasers agree to perform a removal action and pay certain response costs in connection with the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’) located in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York and properties located at 388 Carroll Street, 363 Bond Street, and 365 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York (collectively, the ‘‘Properties’’). The Settlement Agreements include a covenant by EPA not to sue or to take administrative action against the Purchasers pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, with regard to the Existing Contamination, as defined in the Settlement Agreements. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the Settlement Agreements. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the Settlement Agreements if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed Settlement Agreements are inappropriate, improper or inadequate. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2 offices, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007– 1866. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 8, 2014. The proposed Settlement Agreements can be viewed at https:// www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/ gowanus/additionaldocs.html. They are also available for public inspection at EPA Region 2 offices at 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. A copy may also be obtained from Brian Carr, Assistant Regional Counsel, New York/Caribbean Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway—17th Floor, New York, New York 10007–1866, 212– 637–3170, carr.brian@epa.gov. Comments should reference the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, Brooklyn, New York., Index Nos. CERCLA–02–2014–2004 and CERCLA– 02–2014–2008, and should be sent by mail or email to Brian Carr, Assistant Regional Counsel, at the address or email address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Carr, Assistant Regional Counsel, rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 at the address, email or telephone number stated above. Dated: August 26, 2014. John E. LaPadula, Acting Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2. [FR Doc. 2014–21291 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice: 2014–0042] Application for Final Commitment for a Long-Term Loan or Financial Guarantee in Excess of $100 Million: AP088514XX Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This Notice is to inform the public, in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter of the ExportImport Bank of the United States (‘‘ExIm Bank’’), that Ex-Im Bank has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million (as calculated in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter). Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the Ex-Im Bank Board of Directors prior to final action on this Transaction. Comments received will be made available to the public. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 3, 2014 to be assured of consideration before final consideration of the transaction by the Board of Directors of Ex-Im Bank. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through Regulations.gov at WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV. To submit a comment, enter [EIB–2014–0042] [OGC to insert Regulations.gov docket number] under the heading ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’ and select Search. Follow the instructions provided at the Submit a Comment screen. Please include your name, company name (if any) and [EIB–2014–0042] on any attached document. Reference: AP088514XX. Purpose and Use: Brief description of the purpose of the transaction: To support the export of U.S.manufactured commercial aircraft to Canada. Brief non-proprietary description of the anticipated use of the items being exported: To be used for long-haul passenger air service between Canada and other countries. To the extent that Ex-Im Bank SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53195 is reasonably aware, the item(s) being exported are not expected to produce exports or provide services in competition with the exportation of goods or provision of services by a United States industry. Parties: Principal Supplier: The Boeing Company. Obligor: Air Canada. Guarantor(s): N/A. Description of Items Being Exported: Boeing 787 aircraft. Information on Decision: Information on the final decision for this transaction will be available in the ‘‘Summary Minutes of Meetings of Board of Directors’’ on https://exim.gov/ newsandevents/boardmeetings/board/. Confidential Information: Please note that this notice does not include confidential or proprietary business information; information which, if disclosed, would violate the Trade Secrets Act; or information which would jeopardize jobs in the United States by supplying information that competitors could use to compete with companies in the United States. Lloyd Ellis, Program Specialist, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2014–21238 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSURANCE CORPORATION Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board; Regular Meeting Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board (Board). Date and Time: The meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on September 11, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale L. Aultman, Secretary to the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board, (703) 883–4009, TTY (703) 883– 4056. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102. Submit attendance requests via email to VisitorRequest@FCA.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further information about attendance requests. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53194-53195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21291]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9916-38-Region-2]


Proposed Settlement Pursuant Sections 106 and 122 of CERCLA 
Relating to the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, Brooklyn, Kings County, 
New York

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as 
amended (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA''), Region 2, of two proposed settlement 
agreements pursuant to

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Sections 106 and 122 of CERCLA, for Removal Action by Bona Fide 
Prospective Purchaser (``Settlement Agreements''), entered into by and 
between EPA, Region 2, LSG 363 Bond Street LLC and LSG 365 Bond Street 
LLC (``Purchasers'') (collectively, the ``Parties'') under CERCLA. 
Under the Settlement Agreements, the Purchasers agree to perform a 
removal action and pay certain response costs in connection with the 
Gowanus Canal Superfund Site (``Site'') located in Brooklyn, Kings 
County, New York and properties located at 388 Carroll Street, 363 Bond 
Street, and 365 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York (collectively, the 
``Properties'').
    The Settlement Agreements include a covenant by EPA not to sue or 
to take administrative action against the Purchasers pursuant to 
Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, with regard to the Existing 
Contamination, as defined in the Settlement Agreements. For thirty (30) 
days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive 
written comments relating to the Settlement Agreements. EPA will 
consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent 
to the Settlement Agreements if comments received disclose facts or 
considerations that indicate that the proposed Settlement Agreements 
are inappropriate, improper or inadequate. EPA's response to any 
comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 
2 offices, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 8, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The proposed Settlement Agreements can be viewed at https://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/gowanus/additionaldocs.html. They 
are also available for public inspection at EPA Region 2 offices at 290 
Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. A copy may also be obtained 
from Brian Carr, Assistant Regional Counsel, New York/Caribbean 
Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region 2, 290 
Broadway_17th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, 212-637-3170, 
carr.brian@epa.gov. Comments should reference the Gowanus Canal 
Superfund Site, Brooklyn, New York., Index Nos. CERCLA-02-2014-2004 and 
CERCLA-02-2014-2008, and should be sent by mail or email to Brian Carr, 
Assistant Regional Counsel, at the address or email address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Carr, Assistant Regional 
Counsel, at the address, email or telephone number stated above.

    Dated: August 26, 2014.
John E. LaPadula,
Acting Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2.
[FR Doc. 2014-21291 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
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