Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, 76576 [2015-30955]

Download as PDF 76576 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 236 / Wednesday, December 9, 2015 / Notices meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigation and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of August 24, 2015 (80 FR 51309). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2015, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made this determination pursuant to section 705(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)). It completed and filed its determination in this investigation on December 3, 2015. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4583 (December 2015), entitled Supercalendered Paper from Canada: Investigation No. 701–TA–530 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: December 3, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–30953 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act On December 3, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of Idaho in the lawsuit entitled United States of America, et al. v. J.R. Simplot Company, Civil Action No. 1:15–cv–00562–CWD. The consent decree would resolve the claims of the United States, the State of Idaho, and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) against J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) for injunctive relief and civil penalties for alleged violations of the New Source Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD) and Title V provisions of the Clean Air Act, at Simplot’s five sulfuric acid manufacturing plants located in or near Lathrop, California, Pocatello, Idaho, and Rock Springs, Wyoming. The consent decree would require Simplot to comply with specified numerical emission limitations, including requirements applicable at all times at all five plants to comply with yearround emission limitations for sulfur VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Dec 08, 2015 Jkt 238001 dioxide (SO2) and with good air pollution control practices. The consent decree also includes numerical emission limitations that apply to emissions of sulfuric acid mist and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at one of the Pocatello, Idaho plants at which the complaint alleged violations with respect to these pollutants. The consent decree would require Simplot to pay a civil penalty of $899,000, and to contribute $200,000 to a program operated by the SJVAPCD that incentivizes the replacement of old wood or pellet-burning devices with new, cleaner hearth options to reduce emissions of PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and hazardous air pollutants. The consent decree would resolve Simplot’s liability for past violations of NSR/PSD alleged in the complaint, as well any related liability under Title V and New Source Performance Standards requirements, at Simplot’s five sulfuric acid plants. 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, et al. v. J.R. Simplot Company, D.J. Ref. No. 90–7–1– 08388/14. 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 ......... 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 $19.75 (25 cents per page PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Maureen Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2015–30955 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OJP (NIJ) Docket No. 1703] CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard Workshop National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Justice. ACTION: Notice of the CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard Workshop. AGENCY: The NIJ and the Technical Support Working Group are hosting a workshop in conjunction with the 2105 Personal Protective Equipment Workshop in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The focus of the workshop is the research conducted in support of the revision of NIJ Standard 0116.00 CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement, found at https:// www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/221916.pdf. The session is intended to inform manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, and other interested parties of these standards development efforts. The workshop is being held specifically to discuss recent progress made toward the revision and to receive input, comments, and recommendations. Space is limited at the workshop, and as a result, only 50 participants will be allowed to register for each session. It is requested that each organization limit their representatives to no more than two per organization. Exceptions to this limit may occur, should space allow. Participants planning to attend are responsible for their own travel arrangements. DATES: The workshop will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the NIJ CBRN Ensemble standard, please contact Brian Montgomery, by telephone at (202) 353– 9786 [Note: this is not a toll-free telephone number], or by email at brian.montgomery@usdoj.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 236 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 76576]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-30955]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On December 3, 2015, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Idaho in the lawsuit entitled United States of America, et al. v. 
J.R. Simplot Company, Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00562-CWD. The consent 
decree would resolve the claims of the United States, the State of 
Idaho, and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District 
(SJVAPCD) against J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) for injunctive relief 
and civil penalties for alleged violations of the New Source Review 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD) and Title V 
provisions of the Clean Air Act, at Simplot's five sulfuric acid 
manufacturing plants located in or near Lathrop, California, Pocatello, 
Idaho, and Rock Springs, Wyoming. The consent decree would require 
Simplot to comply with specified numerical emission limitations, 
including requirements applicable at all times at all five plants to 
comply with year-round emission limitations for sulfur dioxide 
(SO2) and with good air pollution control practices. The 
consent decree also includes numerical emission limitations that apply 
to emissions of sulfuric acid mist and fine particulate matter 
(PM2.5) at one of the Pocatello, Idaho plants at which the 
complaint alleged violations with respect to these pollutants. The 
consent decree would require Simplot to pay a civil penalty of 
$899,000, and to contribute $200,000 to a program operated by the 
SJVAPCD that incentivizes the replacement of old wood or pellet-burning 
devices with new, cleaner hearth options to reduce emissions of 
PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and 
hazardous air pollutants. The consent decree would resolve Simplot's 
liability for past violations of NSR/PSD alleged in the complaint, as 
well any related liability under Title V and New Source Performance 
Standards requirements, at Simplot's five sulfuric acid plants.
    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, et al. v. J.R. Simplot 
Company, D.J. Ref. No. 90-7-1-08388/14. 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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    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 $19.75 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Maureen Katz,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-30955 Filed 12-8-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-15-P
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