Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 60931-60934 [2015-25602]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act [USITC SE–15–033] Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting United States International Trade Commission. TIME AND DATE: October 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205–2000. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Agendas for future meetings: None 2. Minutes 3. Ratification List 4. Vote in Inv. No. 731–TA–149 (Fourth Review) (Barium Chloride from China). The Commission is currently scheduled to complete and file its determination and views of the Commission on October 27, 2015. 5. Vote in Inv. Nos. 701–TA–437 and 731–TA–1060–1061 (Second Review) (Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China and India). The Commission is currently scheduled to complete and file its determinations and views of the Commission on November 2, 2015. 6. Outstanding action jackets: None In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: By order of the Commission. Issued: October 6, 2015. William R. Bishop, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–25846 Filed 10–6–15; 4:15 pm] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 On September 15, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Civil Action No. 3:15–cv–02283. The proposed consent decree resolves the United States’ claims against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (‘‘PRASA’’) and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., concerning CWA violations at PRASA’s water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and pump stations. The Commonwealth, a signatory to the consent decree, is named as a defendant under Section 309(e) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. 1319(e). The proposed consent decree provides for injunctive relief to be implemented by PRASA over the next 15 years at the WWTPs, WTPs, and pump stations at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. PRASA is currently under three consent decrees with the United States to address CWA and Safe Drinking Water Act (‘‘SDWA’’) violations at its WWTPs, WTPs, and pump stations. The proposed consent decree sets forth a comprehensive agreement consolidating all the CWA requirements with the United States to date and supersedes the three prior consent decrees that addressed pump stations, WWTPs, and sludge treatment systems at WTPs. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60931 proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division and should refer to United States v. Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–08385/4. 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 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 $25.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) for a copy of the proposed consent decree (copies of the appendices attached to the consent decree are not included in this amount) payable to the United States Treasury. Robert E. Maher Jr., Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 60932 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices APPENDIX 1 4410-15 AVISO DEPARTAMENTO DE ruSTICIA AVISO DE PRESENTACION DE UN DECRETO DE CONSENTIMIENTO PROPUESTO A TRAvES DE LA LEY DE AGUA LIMPIA El 15 de septiembre de 2015, el Departamento de Justicia present6 un decreta de consentimiento propuesto ante el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos correspondiente al Distrito de Puerto Rico en una demanda judicial titulada Los Estados Unidos contra la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico y el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, Causa Civil Num. 3: 15-cv-02283. El decreta de consentimiento propuesto resuelve las reclamaciones de los Estados Unidos en contra de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillado de Puerto Rico ("PRASA") y el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico a traves de la Ley de Agua Limpia, Secci6n 1251 y siguientes del Titulo 33 del C6digo de los Estados Unidos, relacionado con violaciones ala Ley de Agua Limpia en las plantas de tratamiento de agua (water treatment plants, WTP), las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales (wastewater treatment plans, WWTP) y las estaciones de bombeo. El Estado Libre Asociado, un signatario del decreta de consentimiento, esta nombrado como acusado en virtud de la Secci6n 309(e) de la Ley de Agua Limpia, y la Secci6n 1319(e) del Titulo 33 del C6digo de los Estados Unidos. El decreta de consentimiento propuesto estipula medidas cautelares que PRASA hade implementar durante los siguientes 15 afios en las plantas con un costo aproximado de $1.5 mil millones. Hay tres decretos de consentimiento con los Estados Unidos vigentes sobre PRASA en la actualidad para corregir violaciones a la Ley de VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 EN08OC15.030</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES de tratamiento de agua, las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales y las estaciones de bombeo Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices 60933 Agua Limpia y la Ley de Agua Potable Segura (Safe Drinking Water Act, SDWA) en sus plantas de tratamiento de agua, las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales yen las estaciones de bombeo. El decreta de consentimiento propuesto establece un acuerdo integral que consolida todos los requisitos de la Ley de Agua Limpia con los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha y reemplaza tres decretos de consentimiento previos que corregian las estaciones de bombeo, las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales y los sistemas de tratamiento de lodos en las plantas de tratamiento de agua. La publicaci6n de este aviso abre un periodo para recibir los comentarios del publico sobre el decreta de consentimiento propuesto. Los comentarios deben dirigirse al Fiscal Auxiliar General, Division de Recursos Naturales y Medioambiente, y deben mencionar el caso titulado Los Estados Unidos contra la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico y el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, D. J. Ref num. 90-5-1-1-08365/4. Todos los comentarios deben enviarse antes de que transcurran treinta (30) dias de la fecha de publicaci6n de este aviso. Los comentarios pueden enviarse por correo electr6nico o por correo regular: Para enviar comentarios: Envielos a: Por correo electr6nico Pub commentees.enrd@usdoj .gov Assistant Attorney General U.S. DOJ- ENRD P.O. Box 7611 Washington, D.C. 20044-7611 Por correo regular Durante el periodo de comentarios publicos, el decreta de consentimiento propuesto VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 EN08OC15.031</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES puede examinarse y descargarse en este sitio web del Departamento de Justicia:. 60934 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices Chief, Federal Firearms Licensing Center, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 20226. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [OMB Number 1140–0019] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection Federal Firearms License (FFL) RENEWAL Application Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: Correction 60-day notice. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until December 7, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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, Tracey Robertson, tracey.robertson@atf.gov mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 Bureau of Justice Statistics, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Federal Firearms License (FFL) RENEWAL Application. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 8 (5310.11) Part 11. 4. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 5. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Other: Individual or households. The form is filed by the licensee desiring to renew a Federal firearms license. It is used to identify the applicant, locate the business/collection premises, identify the type of business/ collection activity, and determine the eligibility of the applicant. 6. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 30,000 respondents will complete a 30-minute form. E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 EN08OC15.032</GPH> BILLING CODE 4410–15–P [FR Doc. 2015–25602 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60931-60934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25602]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On September 15, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Puerto Rico in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Puerto Rico 
Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Civil 
Action No. 3:15-cv-02283.
    The proposed consent decree resolves the United States' claims 
against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (``PRASA'') and 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 
U.S.C. 1251, et seq., concerning CWA violations at PRASA's water 
treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and pump 
stations. The Commonwealth, a signatory to the consent decree, is named 
as a defendant under Section 309(e) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. 1319(e). The 
proposed consent decree provides for injunctive relief to be 
implemented by PRASA over the next 15 years at the WWTPs, WTPs, and 
pump stations at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. PRASA is currently 
under three consent decrees with the United States to address CWA and 
Safe Drinking Water Act (``SDWA'') violations at its WWTPs, WTPs, and 
pump stations. The proposed consent decree sets forth a comprehensive 
agreement consolidating all the CWA requirements with the United States 
to date and supersedes the three prior consent decrees that addressed 
pump stations, WWTPs, and sludge treatment systems at WTPs.
    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 v. Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer 
Authority, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-
08385/4. 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 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 $25.75 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) for a copy of the proposed consent decree (copies of 
the appendices attached to the consent decree are not included in this 
amount) payable to the United States Treasury.

Robert E. Maher Jr.,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.

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