Notice of Lodging of Proposed Second Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree With Respect to TESI Under the Clean Water Act, 52418-52419 [2022-18291]

Download as PDF 52418 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 164 / Thursday, August 25, 2022 / Notices 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 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; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and/or • 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: Renewal with changes to a currently approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents; and Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form numbers: EOIR–42A and EOIR– 42B: Sponsor: Executive Office for Immigration Review, United States Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals in removal proceedings before EOIR determined to be removable from the United States. Other: None. Abstract: This information collection is necessary to determine the statutory eligibility of individuals in removal proceedings who have been determined to be removable from the United States for cancellation of their removal, as well as to provide information relevant to a favorable exercise of discretion. 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 31,788 respondents will complete the form annually with an average of 5 hours and 50 minutes per response. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Aug 24, 2022 Jkt 256001 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 185,430 hours. If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, Assistant Director, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Suite 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 19, 2022. Robert Houser, Assistant Director, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2022–18309 Filed 8–24–22; 8:45 am] proposed Consent Decrees. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–2–770/3. 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 ......... BILLING CODE 4410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decrees Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On August 19, 2022, the Department of Justice lodged two proposed Consent Decrees with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:22– cv–01647. The United States filed a Complaint in this lawsuit under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607. The Complaint seeks reimbursement of more than $1.98 million in costs that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) incurred for environmental cleanup-related response activities relating to the New Castle Asbestos Site in New Castle, Indiana. The three defendants in the lawsuit are Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (‘‘BATO’’), Lear Siegler Diversified Holdings Corp. (‘‘Lear Siegler’’), and Ferodo America, LLC (‘‘Ferodo’’). When the Complaint was filed, the United States also lodged two proposed Consent Decrees that would settle the claims asserted in the Complaint on agreed terms and conditions. The defendants would pay the United States a total of $850,000 in settlement of the United States’ claims for recovery of EPA’s unreimbursed past costs. Under one Consent Decree, BATO would pay $425,000 and Ferodo would pay $275,000. Under the other Consent Decree, Lear Sigler would pay $150,000. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decrees 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 Consent Decrees 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. For a copy of the Consent Decree with BATO and Ferodo, please enclose a check or money order for $6.75 (27 pages at 25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. For a copy of the Consent Decree with Lear Siegler, please enclose a check or money order for $6.25 (25 pages at 25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Susan M. Akers, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2022–18306 Filed 8–24–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Second Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree With Respect to TESI Under the Clean Water Act On August 17, 2022, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Second Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree with Respect to TESI (‘‘the Second Consent Decree Modification’’) with the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in the lawsuit E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 164 / Thursday, August 25, 2022 / Notices entitled United States and Louisiana v. Acadia Woods Add. #2 Sewer Co., et al., Civil Action No. 6:98–0687. In its Second Amended Complaint, the United States alleged claims related to violations of the Clean Water Act and applicable discharge permits at sewage treatment plants in Louisiana owned and operated by Johnson Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Subsequently, the sewage treatment plants were sold to Intervening Defendant Total Environmental Solutions, Inc. (‘‘TESI’’). The United States, Louisiana, and TESI agreed to the Consent Decree with Respect to TESI (‘‘the Original Consent Decree’’) which was entered by the Court on December 21, 2000. In the Original Consent Decree, TESI committed to operate the sewage treatment plants without service interruption and implement compliance measures intended to cause the sewage treatment plants to achieve compliance with the requirements of the CWA and the applicable discharge permits. The court entered a modification of the Consent Decree on May 18, 2017 (the First Consent Decree Modification) that required TESI to achieve compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act and the applicable discharge permits by implementing additional compliance measures. The First Consent Decree Modification also specified procedures and a schedule pursuant to which TESI, after it implemented the additional compliance measures, could request removal of sewage treatment plants from the Consent Decree. Finally, the First Consent Decree Modification revised the stipulated penalty provisions. The proposed Second Consent Decree Modification provides for the transfer of sewage treatment plants that remain subject to the Consent Decree to Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC (‘‘Magnolia’’) which would be substituted for TESI as Intervening Defendant. The proposed Second Consent Decree Modification would also modify the schedule to provide Magnolia additional time to complete that the work required by the modified Consent Decree, modify some of the injunctive relief requirements for the sewage treatment plants that remain subject to the Consent Decree, and reduce stipulated penalties during the initial six months of Magnolia’s operations. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the Second Consent Decree Modification. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Aug 24, 2022 Jkt 256001 States and Louisiana v. Acadia Woods Add. #2 Sewer Co., et al., D.J. Ref. No.90–5–1–1–4375. 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 ......... During the public comment period, the Second Consent Decree Modification 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 Second Consent Decree Modification 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 $13.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. Thomas Carroll, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2022–18291 Filed 8–24–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board’s (NSB) Committee on External Engagement hereby gives notice of the scheduling of five videoconference meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business pursuant to the National Science Foundation Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. TIME AND DATE: Monday, August 29, 2022, from 5:00– 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday, September 26, 2022, from 5:00–5:30 p.m. EDT Monday, October 24, 2022, from 5:00– 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday, November 28, 2022, from 5:00–5:30 p.m. EDT Monday, December 12, 2022, from 5:30– 6:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: These meetings will be held by videoconference through the National Science Foundation. Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Open. STATUS: The agendas of all the videoconferences are: Committee Chair’s remarks; discussion and planning of NSB engagement initiatives; discussion of external panels for upcoming NSB meetings; and discussion of NSB’s Honorary Awards process. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is: Chris Blair, cblair@nsf.gov, 703/292– 7000. To listen to any of the videoconferences, members of the public must send an email to nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov at least 24 hours prior to the teleconference. The National Science Board Office will send requesters a toll-free dial-in number. Meeting information and updates may be found at the National Science Board website www.nsf.gov/nsb. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Chris Blair, Executive Assistant to the National Science Board Office. [FR Doc. 2022–18389 Filed 8–23–22; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, and Parcel Select Service Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: August 25, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on August 15, 2022, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, and Parcel Select Service Contract 19 to Competitive Product List. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 164 (Thursday, August 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52418-52419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18291]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Second Agreement and Order 
Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree With Respect to TESI Under 
the Clean Water Act

    On August 17, 2022, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
Second Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree 
with Respect to TESI (``the Second Consent Decree Modification'') with 
the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana 
in the lawsuit

[[Page 52419]]

entitled United States and Louisiana v. Acadia Woods Add. #2 Sewer Co., 
et al., Civil Action No. 6:98-0687.
    In its Second Amended Complaint, the United States alleged claims 
related to violations of the Clean Water Act and applicable discharge 
permits at sewage treatment plants in Louisiana owned and operated by 
Johnson Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Subsequently, the sewage 
treatment plants were sold to Intervening Defendant Total Environmental 
Solutions, Inc. (``TESI''). The United States, Louisiana, and TESI 
agreed to the Consent Decree with Respect to TESI (``the Original 
Consent Decree'') which was entered by the Court on December 21, 2000. 
In the Original Consent Decree, TESI committed to operate the sewage 
treatment plants without service interruption and implement compliance 
measures intended to cause the sewage treatment plants to achieve 
compliance with the requirements of the CWA and the applicable 
discharge permits.
    The court entered a modification of the Consent Decree on May 18, 
2017 (the First Consent Decree Modification) that required TESI to 
achieve compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act and the 
applicable discharge permits by implementing additional compliance 
measures. The First Consent Decree Modification also specified 
procedures and a schedule pursuant to which TESI, after it implemented 
the additional compliance measures, could request removal of sewage 
treatment plants from the Consent Decree. Finally, the First Consent 
Decree Modification revised the stipulated penalty provisions.
    The proposed Second Consent Decree Modification provides for the 
transfer of sewage treatment plants that remain subject to the Consent 
Decree to Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC (``Magnolia'') 
which would be substituted for TESI as Intervening Defendant. The 
proposed Second Consent Decree Modification would also modify the 
schedule to provide Magnolia additional time to complete that the work 
required by the modified Consent Decree, modify some of the injunctive 
relief requirements for the sewage treatment plants that remain subject 
to the Consent Decree, and reduce stipulated penalties during the 
initial six months of Magnolia's operations.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the Second Consent Decree Modification. Comments should be addressed to 
the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources 
Division, and should refer to United States and Louisiana v. Acadia 
Woods Add. #2 Sewer Co., et al., D.J. Ref. No.90-5-1-1-4375. 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 Second Consent Decree 
Modification 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 Second Consent Decree Modification 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 $13.00 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Thomas Carroll,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-18291 Filed 8-24-22; 8:45 am]
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