Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 63590 [2015-26593]

Download as PDF 63590 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 202 / Tuesday, October 20, 2015 / Notices (5) 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 is 21,200. The average length of interview will vary by the type of interview conducted. Completing the crime screener and incident report is estimated to take the average interviewed respondent 15–30 minutes to respond, while a cognitive interview for testing alternative methods for measuring victimization may take 1– 2 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 11,150 total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 15, 2015. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2015–26573 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act On October 15, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island in the lawsuit entitled United States of America v. Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Civil Action No. CV– 15–433–ML–PAS. In the Complaint filed in this action, the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleges that the defendant Rhode Island Department of Transportation (‘‘RIDOT’’) has failed to comply with certain conditions and limitations of the municipal separate storm sewer system (‘‘MS4’’) permit applicable to it under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., including by failing to (a) conduct required catchment area assessments and implement storm water pollution controls, including structural controls, to address RIDOT storm water discharges to water-quality impaired waters, (b) develop and implement an adequate program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the RIDOT MS4, (c) sweep all RIDOT roads VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Oct 19, 2015 Jkt 238001 as required by the permit for pollution prevention, and (d) inspect, maintain, and repair catch basins and other components of RIDOT’s storm water drainage systems. The Consent Decree requires RIDOT to (a) develop and implement storm water control plans to address RIDOT’s discharges to water-quality impaired waters, including impaired waters both with and without Total Maximum Daily Load determinations, (b) develop and implement an adequate program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the RIDOT MS4, (c) implement a street sweeping tracking system and sweep all RIDOT roads as required by the permit, with increased frequency street sweeping required in specified areas, and (d) implement a program to inspect, clean, and, as necessary, repair components of RIDOT’s storm water drainage system, including catch basins, manholes, outfalls, and storm water treatment units, and to provide for tracking of the inspection and maintenance work. The Consent Decree also provides that RIDOT will pay a civil penalty of $315,000 and perform two supplemental environmental projects (‘‘SEPs’’) valued, collectively, at $234,600. The SEPs provide for the preservation of two forested parcels of land in watersheds of impaired waterways. The first parcel is approximately 55 acres and is located in Johnston, RI, abutting the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, in the watershed of Assapumpset Brook and the Woonasquatucket River. The other parcel is approximately 25 acres and is located in Lincoln, RI, in the vicinity of Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park, in the watershed of the Moshassuck River. 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 of America v. Rhode Island Department of Transportation, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–10908. 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 ......... PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 $33.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Robert E. Maher Jr., Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2015–26593 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105–0097] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Leased/ Charter/Contract Personnel Expedited Clearance Request U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register at 80 FR 45553, on July 30, 2015, allowing for a 60 day comment period. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until November 19, 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 additional information, please contact Nicole Feuerstein, Publications Specialist, U.S. Marshals Service, CS–3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530–0001 (phone: 202–307–5168). Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 63590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26593]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On October 15, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Rhode Island in the lawsuit entitled United States of America v. 
Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Civil Action No. CV-15-433-
ML-PAS.
    In the Complaint filed in this action, the United States, on behalf 
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleges that the defendant 
Rhode Island Department of Transportation (``RIDOT'') has failed to 
comply with certain conditions and limitations of the municipal 
separate storm sewer system (``MS4'') permit applicable to it under the 
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., including by failing to (a) 
conduct required catchment area assessments and implement storm water 
pollution controls, including structural controls, to address RIDOT 
storm water discharges to water-quality impaired waters, (b) develop 
and implement an adequate program to detect and eliminate illicit 
discharges into the RIDOT MS4, (c) sweep all RIDOT roads as required by 
the permit for pollution prevention, and (d) inspect, maintain, and 
repair catch basins and other components of RIDOT's storm water 
drainage systems.
    The Consent Decree requires RIDOT to (a) develop and implement 
storm water control plans to address RIDOT's discharges to water-
quality impaired waters, including impaired waters both with and 
without Total Maximum Daily Load determinations, (b) develop and 
implement an adequate program to detect and eliminate illicit 
discharges into the RIDOT MS4, (c) implement a street sweeping tracking 
system and sweep all RIDOT roads as required by the permit, with 
increased frequency street sweeping required in specified areas, and 
(d) implement a program to inspect, clean, and, as necessary, repair 
components of RIDOT's storm water drainage system, including catch 
basins, manholes, outfalls, and storm water treatment units, and to 
provide for tracking of the inspection and maintenance work.
    The Consent Decree also provides that RIDOT will pay a civil 
penalty of $315,000 and perform two supplemental environmental projects 
(``SEPs'') valued, collectively, at $234,600. The SEPs provide for the 
preservation of two forested parcels of land in watersheds of impaired 
waterways. The first parcel is approximately 55 acres and is located in 
Johnston, RI, abutting the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, in the 
watershed of Assapumpset Brook and the Woonasquatucket River. The other 
parcel is approximately 25 acres and is located in Lincoln, RI, in the 
vicinity of Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park, in the watershed of 
the Moshassuck River.
    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 of America v. Rhode Island Department of 
Transportation, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-10908. 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 $33.50 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Robert E. Maher Jr.,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment & 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-26593 Filed 10-19-15; 8:45 am]
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