Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 29749 [2015-12549]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 99 / Friday, May 22, 2015 / Notices Dated: May 19, 2015. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: [FR Doc. 2015–12443 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] 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. BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE By mail ......... asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act On May 19, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Western Division in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Marathon Petroleum Company LP, Civil Action No. 3:15-cv00994. The Consent Decree resolves claims for civil penalties and injunctive relief arising from alleged violations of the CAA, Sections 211(a), (f) and (k), 42 U.S.C. 7545(a), (f) and (k), and the fuel regulations published at 40 CFR parts 79 and 80, for potential violations of the fuel emission standards, volatile organic compound emissions reduction standards, and sulfur emissions reduction standards for certain batches of gasoline produced or blended at Marathon’s Texas City and Catlettsburg refineries and its Viney Branch, Louisville-Kramer Lane, Jacksonville, Lexington, Charlotte, and Tampa Terminals. The Consent Decree also addresses alleged sampling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping violations at various Marathon facilities. In exchange for a resolution of the foregoing allegations, Marathon will pay a civil penalty of $2.9 million, retire 5.5 billion sulfur credits, and install geodesic domes, fixed roofs, or secondary seals and deck fittings on 14 fuel storage tanks at several of its fuel distribution terminals that are primarily located in environmental justice areas. Marathon estimates that these projects will reduce volatile organic compound emissions, including toxics, by 36.8 tons per year. The total value of the proposed settlement is estimated to be about $5.71 million. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the llll. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Marathon Petroleum Company LP, D.J. Ref. No., 90–5–2–1– 11030. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https:// www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. 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 $11.50 (with exhibits) payable to the United States Treasury. Bob Brook, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2015–12549 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1140–0101] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until July 21, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29749 additional information, please contact Thomas DiDomenico, Firearms and Explosives Services Division at FESDsurvey@atf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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; • Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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. Overview of This Information Collection 1140–0101 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of an existing collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: None. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: None. Abstract: The Firearms & Explosives Services Division (FESD) provides dealer licensing and other services related to the importation and transfers of weapons within the firearms and explosives industry. This anonymous survey allows FESD to gauge customer satisfaction, correct potential deficiencies, and improve overall customer satisfaction. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 18,200 E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 29749]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-12549]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air 
Act

    On May 19, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Northern 
District of Ohio Western Division in the lawsuit entitled United States 
v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Marathon Petroleum Company LP, 
Civil Action No. 3:15-cv-00994.
    The Consent Decree resolves claims for civil penalties and 
injunctive relief arising from alleged violations of the CAA, Sections 
211(a), (f) and (k), 42 U.S.C. 7545(a), (f) and (k), and the fuel 
regulations published at 40 CFR parts 79 and 80, for potential 
violations of the fuel emission standards, volatile organic compound 
emissions reduction standards, and sulfur emissions reduction standards 
for certain batches of gasoline produced or blended at Marathon's Texas 
City and Catlettsburg refineries and its Viney Branch, Louisville-
Kramer Lane, Jacksonville, Lexington, Charlotte, and Tampa Terminals. 
The Consent Decree also addresses alleged sampling, testing, reporting, 
and recordkeeping violations at various Marathon facilities. In 
exchange for a resolution of the foregoing allegations, Marathon will 
pay a civil penalty of $2.9 million, retire 5.5 billion sulfur credits, 
and install geodesic domes, fixed roofs, or secondary seals and deck 
fittings on 14 fuel storage tanks at several of its fuel distribution 
terminals that are primarily located in environmental justice areas. 
Marathon estimates that these projects will reduce volatile organic 
compound emissions, including toxics, by 36.8 tons per year. The total 
value of the proposed settlement is estimated to be about $5.71 
million.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the ____. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney 
General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer 
to United States v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Marathon 
Petroleum Company LP, D.J. Ref. No., 90-5-2-1-11030. 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.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. 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 $11.50 (with exhibits) 
payable to the United States Treasury.

Bob Brook,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-12549 Filed 5-21-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-P
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