Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act, 66569-66572 [2015-27597]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 2,386 respondents will complete a 3.625-hour questionnaire. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this application is 8,630.5 hours. 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 26, 2015. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2015–27552 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES On October 26, 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. The Municipality of San Juan, the Puerto VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-1476–CCC. The proposed consent decree resolves the United States’ claims against the Municipality of San Juan (‘‘San Juan’’) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251–1387, concerning CWA violations throughout San Juan’s municipal separate storm sewer system (‘‘MS4’’). The proposed consent decree provides for injunctive relief to be implemented in a two-stage, multiphased study and repair of San Juan’s entire MS4. The proposed consent decree resolves only the violations alleged against San Juan in the Complaint through the date of lodging of the Consent Decree and does not resolve claims against the other Defendants. 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. The Municipality of San Juan, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–09551. 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: PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66569 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 $10.25 (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. Appendix 1 BILLING CODE 4410–15–P E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 66570 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices AVISO DEPARTAMENTO DE JUSTICIA DE LOS EST ADOS UNIDOS AVISO DE RADICACION DE UN DECRETO POR CONSENTIMIENTO PROPUESTO A TRAvES DE LA LEY DE AGUA LIMPIA El 26 de octubre de 2015, el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos radic6 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 del Municipio de San Juan, el Departamento del Transportacion y Obras Publicas y la Autoridad de Carre teras y Transportacion, y el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, Causa Civil Num. 3:14-cv-1476-CCC. El decreta por consentimiento propuesto resuelve las reclamaciones de los Estados Unidos en contra del Municipio de San Juan ("San Juan") a traves de la Ley de Agua Limpia, Secciones 1251-1387 del Titulo 33 del C6digo de los Estados Unidos, relacionado con violaciones a la Ley de Agua Limpia a traves del sistema de alcantarillado pluvial separado municipal ("MS4" por sus siglas en ingles). El decreta por consentimiento propuesto provee para la implementaci6n de todas las medidas acordadas en varias fases para poder completar los estudios y las reparaciones necesarias en todo el MS4. El decreta por consentimiento propuesto solo resuelve las alegaciones en contra del Municipio de San Juan hasta la fecha de la radicaci6n en el tribunal. Este acuerdo por consentimiento no resuelve las alegaciones en contra de los otros demandados nombrados en la demanda original. La publicaci6n de este aviso abre un periodo para recibir los comentarios del publico VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 EN29OC15.017</GPH> asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES sobre el decreta por consentimiento propuesto. Los comentarios deben dirigirse al Fiscal Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices 66571 Auxiliar General, Division de Recursos Naturales y Medioambiente, y deben mencionar el caso titulado Los Estados Unidos contra del Municipio de San Juan, D. J. Ref num. 90-5-1-1-09551. Todos los comentarios deben enviarse antes de que transcurran treinta (30) dias de la fecha de publicacion de este aviso. Los comentarios pueden enviarse par carreo electronico o par carreo regular: Para enviar comentarios: Envielos a: Par carreo electronico Pub commentees.enrd@usdoj .gov Assistant Attorney General U.S. DOJ- ENRD P.O. Box 7611 Washington, D.C. 20044-7611 Par carreo regular Durante el periodo de comentarios publicos, el decreta par consentimiento propuesto puede examinarse y descargarse en este sitio web del Departamento de Justicia: par consentimiento propuesto de recibir previa peticion par escrito y pago de los costas de reproduccion. Envie su solicitud y pago a: Consent Decree Library U.S. DOJ- ENRD P.O. Box 7611 Washington, D.C. 20044-7611 Adjunte un cheque o giro postal de $10.25 (25 centavos par el costa de reproduccion par pagina) par una copia del decreta par consentimiento propuesto (las capias de los apendices adjuntos al decreta par consentimiento no estan incluidos en esta cantidad) pagadero al United Robert E. Maher Jr. Jefe Asistente de Seccion, Seccion de Seguridad del Medioambiente, Division de Recursos Naturales y Medioambiente. VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 EN29OC15.018</GPH> asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES States Treasury. 66572 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices [FR Doc. 2015–27597 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–C DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proposed Renewal of Information Collection Requirements; Comment Request Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). The program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the Non-construction Supply and Service Information Collection. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice or by accessing it at https:// www.regulations.gov. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before December 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Control Number 1250– 0003, by any of the following methods: Electronic comments: The Federal eRulemaking portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail, Hand Delivery, Courier: Addressed to Debra A. Carr, Director, Division of Policy and Program Development, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room C–3325, Washington, DC 20210. Instructions: Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 All submissions received must include the agency name and Control Number identified above for this information collection. Commenters are strongly encouraged to submit their comments electronically via the regulations.gov Web site or well in advance of the deadline if submitting by mail to account for potential delays. Comments, including personal information provided, become a matter of public record and will be posted to the regulations.gov Web site. They will also be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra A. Carr, Director, Division of Policy and Program Development, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Room C–3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–0103 (voice) or (202) 693–1337 (TTY) (these are not toll-free numbers). Copies of this notice may be obtained in alternative formats (large print, braille, audio recording), upon request, by calling the numbers listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) administers and enforces the three nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity laws listed below. • Executive Order 11246, as amended (E.O. 11246). • Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 793 (Section 503). • Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA). Generally, these authorities prohibit employment discrimination and require affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunities are available regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran by Federal contractors. Additionally, federal contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from, discriminating against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers. This clearance request covers aspects of the EO 11246, Section 503, and VEVRAA nonconstruction supply and service program, particularly the Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing. OFCCP is not proposing to collect new information with this renewal. Instead, OFCCP is seeking to clarify the information collection that is the subject PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of this renewal. To view this current supply and service information collection, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. E.O. 11246 applies to Federal contractors and subcontractors and to federally assisted construction contractors holding a Government contract in excess of $10,000, or Government contracts which have, or can reasonably be expected to have, an aggregate total value exceeding $10,000 in a 12-month period. EO 11246 also applies to government bills of lading, depositories of Federal funds in any amount, and to financial institutions that are issuing and paying agents for U.S. Savings Bonds. Section 503 prohibits employment discrimination against applicants and employees because of physical or mental disability and requires affirmative action to ensure that persons are treated without regard to disability. Section 503 applies to Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $15,000. 1 VEVRAA prohibits employment discrimination against protected veterans and requires affirmative action to ensure that persons are treated without regard to their status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA applies to Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts of $150,000 or more. 2 The ICR addresses EO 11246, Section 503 and VEVRAA supply and service program components subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the compliance and enforcement 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; • enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the 1 Effective October 1, 2010, the coverage threshold under Section 503 increased from $10,000 to $15,000, in accordance with the inflationary adjustment requirements in 41 U.S.C. 1908. 2 Effective October 1, 2015, the coverage threshold under VEVRAA increased from $100,000 to $150,000, in accordance with the inflationary adjustment requirements in 41 U.S.C. 1908. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 209 (Thursday, October 29, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66569-66572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27597]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On October 26, 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. The 
Municipality of San Juan, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and 
Environmental Resources, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation 
and Public Works, the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 
and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-1476-CCC.
    The proposed consent decree resolves the United States' claims 
against the Municipality of San Juan (``San Juan'') under the Clean 
Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. Sec. Sec.  1251-1387, concerning CWA 
violations throughout San Juan's municipal separate storm sewer system 
(``MS4''). The proposed consent decree provides for injunctive relief 
to be implemented in a two-stage, multi-phased study and repair of San 
Juan's entire MS4. The proposed consent decree resolves only the 
violations alleged against San Juan in the Complaint through the date 
of lodging of the Consent Decree and does not resolve claims against 
the other Defendants.
    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. The Municipality of San Juan, D.J. 
Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-09551. 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 $10.25 (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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