Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 57131-57132 [2014-22609]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 185 / Wednesday, September 24, 2014 / Notices Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1. Mark R. Spencer, Field Manager, Red Rock/Sloan Field Office. [FR Doc. 2014–22717 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNML0000 L12200000.BY0000 14XL1109AF] Temporary Closure of Public Land to Recreational Target Shooting Near the Prehistoric Trackways National ˜ Monument in Dona Ana County, NM Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District Office is restricting recreational target shooting on approximately 290 acres of public land near the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (Monument). The restriction is needed to ensure public safety near the Monument entrance which is the ˜ Permian Tracks Road in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. ADDRESSES: Copies of this closure order and maps showing the location of the restriction are available from the BLM, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005. DATES: This restriction is effective on October 24, 2014 and shall remain in effect until a final decision is made in the Tri-County Resource Management Plan. During the temporary closure, the BLM will develop long-term resource management plans that will address public lands both inside and outside the Monument with public involvement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Wallace, Assistant District Manager, Multi-Resources Division, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005; or call 575–525–4393. 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 recreational target shooting restriction includes public land along the Permian Tracks Road, which is the primary entrance to the Monument. Since designation of the Monument in 2009, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 the area has seen a significant increase in visitation from school children and the general public for guided hikes and museum field trips that focus on the paleontological resources. Documented near-misses between Monument visitors and bullets from recreational target shooting along the Permian Tracks Road are increasing. Most of the surrounding public land is open for dispersed recreational target shooting. The restriction will remain in effect until a final decision is issued in the TriCounty Resource Management Plan. The restrictions applicable to the closure are as follows: 1. The public land to be closed under this notice is described as: New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico T. 22 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 19, N1⁄2NE1⁄4SE1⁄4SE1⁄4, N1⁄2NW1⁄4SE1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 20, S1⁄2SW1⁄4; Sec. 29, NW1⁄4NE1⁄4, N1⁄2NW1⁄4; Sec. 30, N1⁄2NE1⁄4. The area described aggregates 290.00 acres. Discharging of firearms for recreational target shooting is prohibited in this location. 2. This restriction does not affect the ability of local, State, or Federal officials in the performance of their duties in the area, including the discharge of firearms. 3. This Notice will be posted along the public roads where this restriction is in effect. 4. The following persons are exempt from this closure order: a. Federal, State, or local law enforcement officers, while acting within the scope of their official duties. b. Any person who is hunting in accordance with State law. Violations of this closure are punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed one year. These actions are taken to protect the public and BLM employee health and safety. ACTION: 57131 Notice. On September 15, 2014, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final determination of sales at less than fair value in connection with the subject investigation concerning Turkey (79 FR 54965). Accordingly, pursuant to section 207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)), the antidumping duty investigation concerning steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey (investigation No. 731– TA–1228 (Final)) is terminated. DATES: Effective Date: September 15, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Treat (202–205–3426), Office of Industries, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUMMARY: Authority: This investigation is being terminated under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 201.10 of the Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.10). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 19, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–22692 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Jesse J. Juen, State Director. [FR Doc. 2014–22722 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1228 (Final)] Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Turkey; Termination of Investigation United States International Trade Commission. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act On September 16, 2014, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in United States and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund v. E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 57132 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 185 / Wednesday, September 24, 2014 / Notices D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. and Anthony A. Coraci, Civil Action No. 2:14–cv–05734–JLL–MAH. The proposed consent decree would resolve the claims of the United States and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund for recovery of response costs and natural resource damages against D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. (‘‘DSC’’) under section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’) relating to releases of hazardous substances at the CornellDubilier Electronics, Inc. Superfund Site in South Plainfield, New Jersey (‘‘the Site’’). The consent decree would also resolve the United States’ claims under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, to void certain transfers of assets that were made from DSC to its sole shareholder, Anthony A. Coraci (‘‘Coraci’’), to the extent necessary to satisfy DSC’s debt to the United States. The consent decree requires DSC and Coraci (‘‘the Settling Defendants’’) to pay $22.0 million to the United States and New Jersey, and 50% of the Settling Defendants’ insurance recoveries in excess of $750,000, net of certain fees incurred to obtain the recoveries. The consent decree also requires DSC, the current owner of property at the Site, to continue to allow access to EPA to conduct response actions at the Site, to obtain an agreement from any transferee to allow such access, and to cooperate with respect to the filing of a deed notice, engineering controls, restrictions on use and alterations of the property, and monitoring requirements concerning the property at the Site. In return, the United States and New Jersey agree to resolve all past and future liability the Settling Defendants and specified related parties (‘‘Related Parties’’) may have for response costs and natural resource damages at the Site under section 107 of CERCLA. The United States further agrees not to sue or take administrative action against the Settling Defendants and Related Parties under section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (‘‘RCRA’’), and the State further agrees not to sue or take administrative action against the Settling Defendants and Related Parties under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act or the Industrial Site Recovery Act, the common law of negligence, nuisance and/or strict liability, with regard to the Site. In addition, upon receipt of the payments required by the Settling Defendants, the United States and New Jersey agree to release the respective VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 federal and state liens placed on DSC’s property at the Site. 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 and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund v. D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. and Anthony A. Coraci, D.J. Ref. No. 90–11– 2–08223/4. 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 e-mail ...... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. By mail ......... Under section 7003(d) of RCRA, a commenter may request an opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area. 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 $8.50 (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. 2014–22609 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] Transportation, Civil Case. No. 14– 00408 (D. Hi.). In this civil enforcement action under the federal Clean Water Act (‘‘Act’’), the United States alleges that the Hawaii Department of Transportation (‘‘Defendant’’), failed to comply with certain requirements of the Act by failing to comply with terms of the Hawaii National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) General Permit for municipal storm water discharges at Honolulu and Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbors. The complaint further alleges that Defendant violated an administrative order issued by EPA in 2009 requiring correction of violations and deficiencies in Defendant’s storm water management plans for the two harbors. The complaint seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties. The proposed Consent Decree would resolve violations for certain provisions of the Act and the NPDES General Permit for municipal storm water discharges at Honolulu and Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbors. The proposed Consent Decree requires Defendant to implement a comprehensive storm water management plan over the life of the Consent Decree and pay a civil penalty of $1.2 million. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States et al. v. Hawaii Department of Transportation, Civil Case. No. 14–00408 (D. Hi.), D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–07488/1. 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 ......... BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act On September 18, 2014, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii in the lawsuit entitled United States et al. v. Hawaii Department of PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_ Decrees.html. The Justice Department will provide a paper copy of the proposed Consent Decree upon written request and payment of reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent Decree Library, E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57131-57132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22609]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On September 16, 2014, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of New Jersey in United States and New Jersey Department of 
Environmental Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill 
Compensation Fund v.

[[Page 57132]]

D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. and Anthony A. Coraci, Civil Action 
No. 2:14-cv-05734-JLL-MAH.
    The proposed consent decree would resolve the claims of the United 
States and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental 
Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund 
for recovery of response costs and natural resource damages against 
D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. (``DSC'') under section 107(a) of 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 
Act (``CERCLA'') relating to releases of hazardous substances at the 
Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc. Superfund Site in South Plainfield, 
New Jersey (``the Site''). The consent decree would also resolve the 
United States' claims under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, 
to void certain transfers of assets that were made from DSC to its sole 
shareholder, Anthony A. Coraci (``Coraci''), to the extent necessary to 
satisfy DSC's debt to the United States.
    The consent decree requires DSC and Coraci (``the Settling 
Defendants'') to pay $22.0 million to the United States and New Jersey, 
and 50% of the Settling Defendants' insurance recoveries in excess of 
$750,000, net of certain fees incurred to obtain the recoveries. The 
consent decree also requires DSC, the current owner of property at the 
Site, to continue to allow access to EPA to conduct response actions at 
the Site, to obtain an agreement from any transferee to allow such 
access, and to cooperate with respect to the filing of a deed notice, 
engineering controls, restrictions on use and alterations of the 
property, and monitoring requirements concerning the property at the 
Site. In return, the United States and New Jersey agree to resolve all 
past and future liability the Settling Defendants and specified related 
parties (``Related Parties'') may have for response costs and natural 
resource damages at the Site under section 107 of CERCLA. The United 
States further agrees not to sue or take administrative action against 
the Settling Defendants and Related Parties under section 7003 of the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (``RCRA''), and the State 
further agrees not to sue or take administrative action against the 
Settling Defendants and Related Parties under the New Jersey Spill 
Compensation and Control Act or the Industrial Site Recovery Act, the 
common law of negligence, nuisance and/or strict liability, with regard 
to the Site. In addition, upon receipt of the payments required by the 
Settling Defendants, the United States and New Jersey agree to release 
the respective federal and state liens placed on DSC's property at the 
Site.
    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 and New Jersey Department of 
Environmental Protection and Administrator of the New Jersey Spill 
Compensation Fund v. D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Inc. and Anthony A. 
Coraci, D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-2-08223/4. 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 e-mail...........................  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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    Under section 7003(d) of RCRA, a commenter may request an 
opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area.
    During the public comment period, the consent decree may be 
examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https://
www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ConsentDecrees.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 $8.50 (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. 2014-22609 Filed 9-23-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-P

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