Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, 102955-102956 [2024-29978]

Download as PDF khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / Notices contact: Tammie Pugh, Section Chief, Research and Analysis Staff, Human Resources Division, DEA, Tammie.S.Pugh@dea.gov, 571–776– 2496, 600 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on 89 FR 81113, October 7, 2024, allowing a 60-day comment period. 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 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. Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number [1117–0053]. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB. DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Dec 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Leadership Engagement Survey. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: N/A. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as the obligation to respond: Federal Government/DEA employees, contractors, and TFOs working at the DEA are encouraged to respond. 5. Obligation to Respond: The obligation to respond is voluntary. 6. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The maximum numbers of potential respondents is 15000, although the expected responses are estimated to be 5000. 7. Estimated Time per Respondent: The time per response is 20 minutes to complete the Leadership Engagement Survey. 8. Frequency: The LES is administered annually. 9. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total annual burden hours for this collection is approximately 1650 hours, assuming 5000 respondents at 20 minutes for each response. 10. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: There is no cost to continue the survey since it is already fully developed and runs on an internal platform accessible only to DEA employees. If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W–218, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 12, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024–29752 Filed 12–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P9 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Toxic Substances Control Act consent decree with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in the lawsuit entitled United States, et al. v. Lilmor Management LLC, et al., Civil Action No. 24 Civ. 9520. In this action, the United States seeks injunctive relief pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (‘‘TSCA’’) and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (‘‘RLBPHRA’’) against Lilmor Management LLC (‘‘Lilmor’’), Morris Lieberman, and 49 limited liability companies for failure to make required disclosures to prospective tenants about lead-based paint in their apartments as required by the Lead Disclosure Rule (24 CFR part 35, subpart A, and 40 CFR part 745, subpart F). As to Lilmor and Lieberman, the United States also seeks injunctive relief under TSCA for failing to comply with safe work practices and related requirements during renovations as required by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule, 40 CFR part 745. The United States seeks further relief on a theory of public nuisance. The State of New York has joined in the suit to assert claims under state law. The consent decree requires the Defendants to pay a $3.25 million administrative penalty to the United States under TSCA and the RLBPHRA and to perform injunctive relief set forth in the consent decree, including the abatement of lead-based paint and the remediation of substandard living conditions. In settlement of its claims, New York State has agreed to payment of $325,000 to a New York City agency and creation of a restitution fund of $2.925 million. The settlement also provides for the hiring of a third-party housing expert to oversee settlement implementation. 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. Lilmor Management LLC, et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–13022. 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 ......... On December 13, 2024, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 102955 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 102956 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / Notices Any comments submitted in writing may be filed by the United States in whole or in part on the public court docket without notice to the commenter. 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. If you require assistance accessing the consent decree, you may request assistance by email or by mail to the addresses provided above for submitting comments. Eric D. Albert, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2024–29978 Filed 12–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Roof Control Plans for Underground Coal Mines Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before January 17, 2025. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to prevent occupational injuries resulting from falls of roofs, faces, and ribs, which are a leading cause of injuries and death in underground coal mines, all underground coal mine operators are required to develop and submit roof control plans to MSHA for evaluation khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Dec 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 and approval. These plans are evaluated to determine if they are adequate for prevailing mining conditions. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 26, 2024 (89 FR 68469). Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Roof Control Plans for Underground Coal Mines. OMB Control Number: 1219–0004. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 167. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 1,019. Annual Burden Hours: 2,974 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $3,396. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–29832 Filed 12–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Underground Retorts Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Health Administration (MSHA)sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before January 17, 2025. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813, authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Title 30 CFR 57.22401 sets forth the safety requirements for using a retort to extract oil from shale in underground metal and nonmetal I–A and I–B mines (those that operate in a combustible ore and either liberate methane or have the potential to liberate methane based on the history of the mine or the geological area in which the mine is located). At present, this applies only to underground oil shale mines. The standard requires that prior to ignition of underground retorts; mine operators must submit a written ignition operation plan to the appropriate Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) District Manager which contains site-specific safeguards and safety procedures for the underground areas of the mine which are affected by the retorts. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2024 (89 FR 66453). Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29978]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act

    On December 13, 2024, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the Southern 
District of New York in the lawsuit entitled United States, et al. v. 
Lilmor Management LLC, et al., Civil Action No. 24 Civ. 9520.
    In this action, the United States seeks injunctive relief pursuant 
to the Toxic Substances Control Act (``TSCA'') and the Residential 
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (``RLBPHRA'') against 
Lilmor Management LLC (``Lilmor''), Morris Lieberman, and 49 limited 
liability companies for failure to make required disclosures to 
prospective tenants about lead-based paint in their apartments as 
required by the Lead Disclosure Rule (24 CFR part 35, subpart A, and 40 
CFR part 745, subpart F). As to Lilmor and Lieberman, the United States 
also seeks injunctive relief under TSCA for failing to comply with safe 
work practices and related requirements during renovations as required 
by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule, 40 CFR part 745. The 
United States seeks further relief on a theory of public nuisance. The 
State of New York has joined in the suit to assert claims under state 
law.
    The consent decree requires the Defendants to pay a $3.25 million 
administrative penalty to the United States under TSCA and the RLBPHRA 
and to perform injunctive relief set forth in the consent decree, 
including the abatement of lead-based paint and the remediation of 
substandard living conditions. In settlement of its claims, New York 
State has agreed to payment of $325,000 to a New York City agency and 
creation of a restitution fund of $2.925 million. The settlement also 
provides for the hiring of a third-party housing expert to oversee 
settlement implementation.
    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. Lilmor Management LLC, et al., 
D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-13022. 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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    Any comments submitted in writing may be filed by the United States 
in whole or in part on the public court docket without notice to the 
commenter.
    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. If you require assistance 
accessing the consent decree, you may request assistance by email or by 
mail to the addresses provided above for submitting comments.

Eric D. Albert,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-29978 Filed 12-17-24; 8:45 am]
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