Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 17098 [2020-06369]

Download as PDF 17098 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 59 / Thursday, March 26, 2020 / Notices respond/reply: It is estimated that it will take the approximately 15 respondents (grantees from the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program) approximately one hour to complete a semi-annual progress report. The semi-annual progress report is divided into sections that pertain to the different types of activities in which grantees may engage. A Tribal SASP grantee will only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to its own specific activities. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total annual hour burden to complete the data collection forms is 30 hours, that is 15 grantees completing a form twice a year with an estimated completion time for the form being one hour. If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Deputy 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: March 23, 2020. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. proposed First Partial Consent Decree, the Defendants BB Chemicals, Inc., Continental Products of Texas, Energy Intermediates, Inc., Hess Corporation, Kel Tech, Inc., Monachem, Inc., Novastar L.P., Performance Chemical Company, Tetraco, LLC, and Wagner Supply Co., Inc. will pay, collectively, $1,575,255 to the United States resolve the United States’ claims. Under the proposed Second Partial Consent Decree, Defendants Ector Drum Inc., Carl Randle Beard, and Sandra Kay Beard will endeavor to sell the property on which the Site is located and pay a specified portion of the proceeds of any sale(s) to the United States. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed First Partial Consent Decree and Second Partial 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. Ector Drum, Inc., et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–3–11781/1. 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: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2020–06343 Filed 3–25–20; 8:45 am] To submit comments: Send them to: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE By email ......... Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act By mail ........... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Mar 25, 2020 Jkt 250001 During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department website: https:// www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of the proposed First Partial Consent Decree and Second Partial 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 $7.75 for the First Partial Consent Decree and $7.25 for the Second Partial Consent Decree (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Thomas Carroll, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2020–06369 Filed 3–25–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00058 [OMB Number 1122–0017] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) 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 30 days until April 27, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written comments and/or suggestion regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to Cathy Poston, Office on Violence Against Women, at 202–514–5430 or Catherine.poston@ usdoj.gov. 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: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4410–FX–P On March 20, 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed First Partial Consent Decree and proposed Second Partial Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in the lawsuit titled United States of America v. Ector Drum, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 7:20 cv 00074. The two partial consent decrees resolve claims against Ector Drum Inc., Carl Randle Beard, Sandra Kay Beard, BB Chemicals, Inc., Continental Products of Texas, Energy Intermediates, Inc., Hess Corporation, Kel Tech, Inc., Monachem, Inc., Novastar L.P., Performance Chemical Company, Tetraco, LLC, and Wagner Supply Co., Inc. arising under Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), relating to the Ector Drum Superfund Site in Ector County, Texas. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 59 (Thursday, March 26, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 17098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06369]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    On March 20, 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
First Partial Consent Decree and proposed Second Partial Consent Decree 
with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas 
in the lawsuit titled United States of America v. Ector Drum, Inc., et 
al., Civil Action No. 7:20 cv 00074.
    The two partial consent decrees resolve claims against Ector Drum 
Inc., Carl Randle Beard, Sandra Kay Beard, BB Chemicals, Inc., 
Continental Products of Texas, Energy Intermediates, Inc., Hess 
Corporation, Kel Tech, Inc., Monachem, Inc., Novastar L.P., Performance 
Chemical Company, Tetraco, LLC, and Wagner Supply Co., Inc. arising 
under Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), 
relating to the Ector Drum Superfund Site in Ector County, Texas. Under 
the proposed First Partial Consent Decree, the Defendants BB Chemicals, 
Inc., Continental Products of Texas, Energy Intermediates, Inc., Hess 
Corporation, Kel Tech, Inc., Monachem, Inc., Novastar L.P., Performance 
Chemical Company, Tetraco, LLC, and Wagner Supply Co., Inc. will pay, 
collectively, $1,575,255 to the United States resolve the United 
States' claims. Under the proposed Second Partial Consent Decree, 
Defendants Ector Drum Inc., Carl Randle Beard, and Sandra Kay Beard 
will endeavor to sell the property on which the Site is located and pay 
a specified portion of the proceeds of any sale(s) to the United 
States.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the proposed First Partial Consent Decree and Second Partial 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. Ector Drum, Inc., et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-3-
11781/1. 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..................................  [email protected].
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 website: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of 
the proposed First Partial Consent Decree and Second Partial 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 $7.75 for the First 
Partial Consent Decree and $7.25 for the Second Partial Consent Decree 
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States 
Treasury.

Thomas Carroll,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-06369 Filed 3-25-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4410-15-P
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