Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for the Cabin 29/East Area of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site, Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California, 73352-73353 [2024-20340]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 73352 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Notices join virtually via webcast, teleconference, videoconference or Homeland Security Information Network virtual meeting. Meeting details and resource advisory committee information can be found online at www.fs.usda.gov/main/modoc/ workingtogether/advisorycommittees or by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written Comments: Written comments must be sent by email to samantha.jager@usda.gov or via mail (postmarked) to RAC Coordinator, 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, California 96101. The Forest Service strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. Oral Comments: Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, September 24, 2024, and speakers can only register for one speaking slot. Oral comments must be sent by email to samantha.jager@usda.gov or via mail (postmarked) to RAC Coordinator, 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, California 96101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Christofferson, Designated Federal Officer, by phone at 530–233–5811 or email to chris.christofferson@usda.gov; or Samantha Jager, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 530–708–7291 or email to samantha.jager@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Discuss any old business from last year; 2. Hear from Title II project proponents and discuss Title II project proposals; 3. Make funding recommendations on Title II projects; 4. Discuss committee vacancies; 5. Approve meeting minutes; 6. Schedule the next meeting. The agenda will include time for individuals to make oral statements of three minutes or less. To be scheduled on the agenda, individuals wishing to make an oral statement should make a request in writing at least three days prior to the meeting date. Written comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 14 days after the meeting date listed under DATES. Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by or before the deadline, for all questions related to the meeting. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received upon request. Meeting Accommodations: The meeting location is compliant with the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation to the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section or contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202–720–2600 (voice and TTY) or USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA’s policies will be followed in all appointments to the committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of the American people, including underserved communities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: August 13, 2024. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–18414 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for the Cabin 29/East Area of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site, Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of settlement; request for comment. ACTION: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended, notice is hereby given of a proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (ASAOC), between the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, and Cabin Permittees (respondents), regarding respondents’ access under their special use permit to the Cabin 29/ East Area (affected property) of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site (site) located on the Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California. Hazardous substances and/or pollutants or contaminants have come to be located at the site. DATES: Comments must be received in writing by October 10, 2024. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement and additional background information relating to the settlement are available for public inspection at the offices of the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Inyo National Forest, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, California 93514, or from Ronald McClain with USDA’s Office of the General Counsel, email: Ronald.mcclain@usda.gov, phone: 202– 720–4500. Comments should reference the Mammoth Stamp Mill Cabin 29/East Area, Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California, and should be addressed to Ronald McClain, USDA Office of the General Counsel, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–1412. The United States’ response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the USDA, Office of the General Counsel, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–1412, and at the Forest Service’s Inyo National Forest, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, California 93514. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Technical information: Dennis Geiser, Forest Service Region 5, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, phone 707– 562–8729, email: j.geiser@usda.gov. Legal information: Ronald McClain, USDA Office of the General Counsel, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–1412; phone 202–720–4500, Fax: 202–720–0973; email: Ronald.mcclain@usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired may call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Notices The proposed ASAOC between the Forest Service, the Department of Justice, and respondents, is entered into in accordance with section 122(g)(4) of CERCLA, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9622(g)(4). Among other things, the ASAOC requires respondents to voluntarily relinquish their special use permit to the Forest Service to resolve respondents’ potential civil liability under section 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607. The ASAOC further requires respondents to release the United States from any collateral action which may be brought by respondents as a result of the voluntary relinquishment of their special use permit. The Forest Service will provide full and complete contribution protection for respondents with regard to the site pursuant to sections 113(f)(2) and 122(g)(5) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) and 9622(g)(5), or as otherwise may be provided by law, in accordance with section XIV of the ASAOC (Effect of Settlement/Contribution); and will release respondents from obligations of their special use permit requiring removal of improvements upon the affected property. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the United States will receive written comments relating to the ASAOC. The United States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the ASAOC if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jody Holzworth, Deputy Regional Forester, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2024–20340 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Ouachita National Forest; Scott and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas; Heavener Coal Leasing Project; Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice; withdrawal. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Ouachita National Forest is withdrawing its notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Heavener Coal Leasing Project. The original notice of intent was published in the Federal Register (FR SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Vol. 88, No. 246) on December 26, 2023. The Ouachita National Forest’s decision to withdraw the notice of intent is based on the project proponent’s (Ouro Mining Inc.) decision to withdraw their request for a lease of Federal metallurgical coal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this notice should be directed to the Southern Region’s Lead Executive for Energy and Infrastructure, Mike Donaldson, at michael.donaldson1@usda.gov or 404– 556–1081. Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired may call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. Keith Lannom, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2024–20341 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Stocks Reports. Revision to burden hours will be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and/or questionnaire length. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 12, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535–0007, by any of the following methods: • Email: OMBofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. • E-fax: (855) 838–6382. • Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD– ROM submissions to: Richard Hopper, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250– 2024. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: Richard Hopper, NASS SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73353 Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph J. Prusacki, Acting Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)720–2707. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from Richard Hopper, NASS— OMB Clearance Officer, at (202)720– 2206 or at ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Stocks Reports. OMB Control Number: 0535–0007. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2025. Type of Request: Intent to Seek Approval to Revise and Extend an Information Collection for 3 years. Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, stocks, disposition, and prices. The Stocks Report surveys, provide estimates of stocks of grains, hops, oilseeds, peanuts, potatoes, and rice that are stored off-farm. These offfarm stocks are combined with on-farm stocks to estimate stocks in all positions. The grain Stocks Reports are a principle economic indicator as defined by OMB. Stocks statistics are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help administer programs; by State agencies to develop, research, and promote the marketing of products; and by producers and buyers to find their best market opportunity(s). The Stocks Reports are instrumental in providing timely, accurate data to help grain market participants. Since the previous approval, NASS made minor adjustments to the number of respondents contacted and the overall respondent burden based on regular list maintenance activities. The current expiration date for this docket is April 30, 2025. NASS intends to request that the survey be approved for another 3 years. Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to nonaggregated data provided by respondents. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.), and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73352-73353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20340]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order 
on Consent for the Cabin 29/East Area of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site, 
Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of settlement; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended, notice is 
hereby given of a proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and 
Order on Consent (ASAOC), between the Forest Service, United States 
Department of Agriculture, and Cabin Permittees (respondents), 
regarding respondents' access under their special use permit to the 
Cabin 29/East Area (affected property) of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site 
(site) located on the Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California. 
Hazardous substances and/or pollutants or contaminants have come to be 
located at the site.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing by October 10, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement and additional background 
information relating to the settlement are available for public 
inspection at the offices of the United States Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service, Inyo National Forest, 351 Pacu Lane, 
Bishop, California 93514, or from Ronald McClain with USDA's Office of 
the General Counsel, email: [email protected], phone: 202-720-
4500. Comments should reference the Mammoth Stamp Mill Cabin 29/East 
Area, Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California, and should be 
addressed to Ronald McClain, USDA Office of the General Counsel, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-1412. The United States' 
response to any comments received will be available for public 
inspection at the USDA, Office of the General Counsel, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-1412, and at the Forest 
Service's Inyo National Forest, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, California 
93514.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Technical information: Dennis Geiser, Forest Service Region 5, 1323 
Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, phone 707-562-8729, email: 
[email protected].
    Legal information: Ronald McClain, USDA Office of the General 
Counsel, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-1412; phone 
202-720-4500, Fax: 202-720-0973; email: [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the hearing 
impaired may call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service, 24 
hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed ASAOC between the Forest 
Service, the Department of Justice, and respondents, is entered into in 
accordance with section 122(g)(4) of CERCLA, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
9622(g)(4). Among other things, the ASAOC requires respondents to 
voluntarily relinquish their special use permit to the Forest Service 
to resolve respondents' potential civil liability under section 107 of 
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607. The ASAOC further requires respondents to 
release the United States from any collateral action which may be 
brought by respondents as a result of the voluntary relinquishment of 
their special use permit. The Forest Service will provide full and 
complete contribution protection for respondents with regard to the 
site pursuant to sections 113(f)(2) and 122(g)(5) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 
9613(f)(2) and 9622(g)(5), or as otherwise may be provided by law, in 
accordance with section XIV of the ASAOC (Effect of Settlement/
Contribution); and will release respondents from obligations of their 
special use permit requiring removal of improvements upon the affected 
property.
    For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this 
notice, the United States will receive written comments relating to the 
ASAOC. The United States will consider all comments received and may 
modify or withdraw its consent to the ASAOC if comments received 
disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the settlement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.

Jody Holzworth,
Deputy Regional Forester, Pacific Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2024-20340 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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