Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 3199-3200 [2021-00589]

Download as PDF 3199 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2021 / Notices available. BJS expects additional time will be needed for data quality followup for up to 250 respondents, which will require another 15 minutes of respondent’s time. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 1312.5 total burden hours associated with this information collection. If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: January 11, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA,U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–00746 Filed 1–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–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 December 29, 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in the lawsuit entitled United States et al. v. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Case No. 1:20–cv– 00556. The proposed Consent Decree resolves the United States’ claims, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Department of the Interior, as Federal Trustees, joined by the State of Texas, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as State Trustees, pursuant to Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), and the Texas Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Control Act, Texas Water Code §§ 26.261– 26.267, for the recovery of damages for injury to, destruction of, loss of, and loss of use of natural resources and their services resulting from the release of hazardous substances at and from the Beaumont Works Industrial Park Complex into the West Marsh Site located in Beaumont, Texas. Plaintiffs are trustees for those natural resources. The proposed Consent Decree resolving VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 253001 these claims provides for Settling Defendants to implement a Restoration Project that entails recording a conservation easement on a 500-acre tract of valuable but otherwise unprotected habitat near the injured area (the ‘‘Acquisition Property’’) to compensate for the natural resource damages. The Restoration Project also includes the performance of baseline biological monitoring of the Acquisition Property, annual monitoring of Acquisition Property, and legal enforcement of the Conservation Easement. The Decree also provides for payments by Settling Defendants totaling $198,853 to reimburse the Trustees’ costs of assessment and for payment of the Trustees’ Future Costs of overseeing the Restoration Project. 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 et al. v. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Case No. 1:20-cv-00556, D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–3– 10852. 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 website: https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_ Decrees.html. 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 $11.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Kenneth G. Long, Acting Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2021–00689 Filed 1–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) On December 16, 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Delaware, Civil Action No. 1:20–cv–01703–UNA. The United States filed this lawsuit under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) against the state of Delaware. The complaint seeks recovery of past costs that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) incurred in responding to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances at a former landfill at the Governor Bacon Health Center/Fort DuPont State Park in New Castle County, Delaware. Under the consent decree, Delaware agrees to pay $1,889,992.30 of EPA’s past response costs, while the United States Department of Defense (Settling Federal Agency) agrees to pay $1,700,993.07 of EPA’s past response costs. In return, the United States agrees not to sue Delaware under Sections 107 and 113 of CERCLA, and Delaware agrees not to sue the United States for any portion of EPA’s past response costs, including under Sections 107 or 113 of CERCLA. 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 v. Delaware, D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–3–11709. 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: By email ....... By mail ......... Send them to: pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. 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 E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1 3200 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2021 / Notices 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 $4.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Jeffrey Sands, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2021–00589 Filed 1–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1140–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Information Collection; Residency and Citizenship Questionnaire—ATF Form 8620.58 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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 March 15, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, regarding 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: Lakisha Gregory, Chief, Personnel Security Division either by mail at 99 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20226, by email at Lakisha.Gregory@ atf.gov, or by telephone at 202–648– 9260. SUMMARY: 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: — Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:48 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 253001 for the proper performance of the 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; — Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and — 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. Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection (check justification or form 83): New collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Residency and Citizenship Questionnaire. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 8620.58. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Other (if applicable): None. Abstract: The Residency and Citizenship Questionnaire—ATF Form 8620.58 will be used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), meets U.S. residency and citizenship requirements. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,000 respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 5 minutes to complete their responses. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 167 hours, which is equal to 2,000 (# of respondents) * .0833333 (5 minutes). If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: January 11, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–00756 Filed 1–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–14–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1110–0060] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Biographic Verification Form (1–791) Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-day notice. AGENCY: Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, 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 March 15, 2021. 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 Gerry Lynn Brovey, Supervisory Information Liaison Specialist, FBI, CJIS, Resources Management Section, Administrative Unit, Module C–2, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26306; phone: 304–625–4320 or email glbrovey@fbi.gov. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be sent to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted via email to OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3199-3200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-00589]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

    On December 16, 2020, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Delaware in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Delaware, Civil 
Action No. 1:20-cv-01703-UNA.
    The United States filed this lawsuit under the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 
against the state of Delaware. The complaint seeks recovery of past 
costs that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
incurred in responding to releases or threatened releases of hazardous 
substances at a former landfill at the Governor Bacon Health Center/
Fort DuPont State Park in New Castle County, Delaware. Under the 
consent decree, Delaware agrees to pay $1,889,992.30 of EPA's past 
response costs, while the United States Department of Defense (Settling 
Federal Agency) agrees to pay $1,700,993.07 of EPA's past response 
costs. In return, the United States agrees not to sue Delaware under 
Sections 107 and 113 of CERCLA, and Delaware agrees not to sue the 
United States for any portion of EPA's past response costs, including 
under Sections 107 or 113 of CERCLA.
    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 v. Delaware, D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-3-11709. 
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

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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 $4.75 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Jeffrey Sands,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-00589 Filed 1-13-21; 8:45 am]
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