Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 22447 [2020-08553]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 22, 2020 / Notices respond/reply: It is estimated that it will take the approximately 51 respondents approximately ten minutes to complete a STOP Formula Grant Program match documentation worksheet. (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 8.5 hours, that is 51 STOP State Administrators completing an assessment tool one time with an estimated completion time being ten minutes. 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: April 17, 2020. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2020–08507 Filed 4–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–14–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On April 16 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico in the lawsuit entitled, City of Las Cruces and Don˜a Ana County v. United States of America, et al., Civil Action No. 2:17–cv–00809–JCH–GBW. The City of Las Cruces and Don˜a Ana County (‘‘City and County’’) filed this lawsuit under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (‘‘CERCLA’’) against the United States Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau. The United States filed counterclaims, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), against the City and County. The case pertains to liability for response actions and response costs in connection with the Griggs and Walnut Ground Water Plume Superfund Site located in Las Cruces, New Mexico (‘‘the Site’’). Under the proposed settlement, the United States will pay $7,249,407 to resolve the United States’ liability at the Site, and the City and County will pay $1,140,000 to the United States in reimbursement of past costs, will pay EPA’s future costs at the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Apr 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 Site and will perform the remedial action, including the operation and maintenance of a groundwater extraction and treatment system. In return, the United States agrees not to sue the City and County under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA or under section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act for EPA’s past costs and for work that the City and County have agreed to perform. The City and County likewise agree not to sue the United States under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA with respect to the Site. The City and County have also asserted claims in this action against four entities associated with current or former dry cleaners in the area (i.e., The Lofts at Alameda, LLC, American Linen Supply of New Mexico, LLC, Rawson Leasing Limited Liability Co., and Chilsolm’s-Village Plaza, LLC), and these claims are unaffected by the proposed settlement. 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 City of Las Cruces and Don˜a Ana County v. United States of America, et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–3– 09067/1. 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: 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 ......... Under section 7003(d) of RCRA, a commenter may request an opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area. 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 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 $99.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22447 States Treasury. For a paper copy without the exhibits, the cost is $14.50. Thomas Carroll, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2020–08553 Filed 4–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1122–0029] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: 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 60 days until June 22, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 22447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08553]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On April 16 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of New Mexico in the lawsuit entitled, City of Las Cruces and 
Do[ntilde]a Ana County v. United States of America, et al., Civil 
Action No. 2:17-cv-00809-JCH-GBW.
    The City of Las Cruces and Do[ntilde]a Ana County (``City and 
County'') filed this lawsuit under the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (``CERCLA'') against 
the United States Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau. The 
United States filed counterclaims, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA''), against the City and County. The case 
pertains to liability for response actions and response costs in 
connection with the Griggs and Walnut Ground Water Plume Superfund Site 
located in Las Cruces, New Mexico (``the Site''). Under the proposed 
settlement, the United States will pay $7,249,407 to resolve the United 
States' liability at the Site, and the City and County will pay 
$1,140,000 to the United States in reimbursement of past costs, will 
pay EPA's future costs at the Site and will perform the remedial 
action, including the operation and maintenance of a groundwater 
extraction and treatment system. In return, the United States agrees 
not to sue the City and County under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA or 
under section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act for 
EPA's past costs and for work that the City and County have agreed to 
perform. The City and County likewise agree not to sue the United 
States under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA with respect to the Site. 
The City and County have also asserted claims in this action against 
four entities associated with current or former dry cleaners in the 
area (i.e., The Lofts at Alameda, LLC, American Linen Supply of New 
Mexico, LLC, Rawson Leasing Limited Liability Co., and Chilsolm's-
Village Plaza, LLC), and these claims are unaffected by the proposed 
settlement.
    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 City of Las Cruces and Do[ntilde]a Ana County v. 
United States of America, et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-3-09067/1. 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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    Under section 7003(d) of RCRA, a commenter may request an 
opportunity for a public meeting in the affected area.
    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 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 $99.00 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. For a paper 
copy without the exhibits, the cost is $14.50.

Thomas Carroll,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-08553 Filed 4-21-20; 8:45 am]
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