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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8159
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree involving Tetra Tech EC Inc. concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Site in San Francisco. The decree addresses a claim that Tetra Tech is liable for handling hazardous substances at the site, requiring them to pay $40 million. In return, the U.S. government agrees not to pursue further legal action against Tetra Tech under specific CERCLA sections. The public can review and comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company to pay $40 million because they didn't handle dangerous stuff properly at an old shipyard in San Francisco. In exchange for the money, the government promises not to take them to court again for this issue, and people can tell the government what they think about this decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3199
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a legal agreement with the state of Delaware regarding cleanup costs at a former landfill. The lawsuit, filed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), seeks repayment for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) expenses in handling hazardous substances at the site. Delaware will pay nearly $1.89 million, and the Department of Defense will pay about $1.7 million of these costs. Public comments on the agreement are accepted until 30 days after the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants Delaware and the big army team (Department of Defense) to pay money because they helped clean up a dirty and dangerous old dump. They are asking people to say what they think about this plan before they decide for sure.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17834
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree related to a lawsuit, United States v. Jarboe Realty & Investment, Co., concerning cleanup costs at a Superfund site in North St. Louis County, Missouri. Under the agreement, Jarboe Realty will pay $769,722.00 for past and future environmental response efforts led by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Energy. In exchange, the company receives protection from further lawsuits concerning these costs. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days from the notice's publication date.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice is telling everyone about a deal with a company called Jarboe Realty. Jarboe Realty will give some money, $769,722.00, to help clean a dirty spot in Missouri, and in return, they won't get in trouble later for this mess. People have 30 days to tell them what they think about this deal.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3151
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement agreement related to the "Delta Shipyard" Superfund Site in Houma, Louisiana. This agreement aims to recover response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The settlement involves Dean Services West, LLC, paying $350,000 based on an Ability to Pay Analysis. The public can comment on this agreement until February 16, 2021, by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Amy Salinas via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make a company pay $350,000 to help clean up a dirty site in Louisiana, and people can share their thoughts about this plan by February 16, 2021. But, it's not clear why this amount was chosen or what exactly the cleanup costs are, and it might be hard for some people to comment because they need the internet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8617
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement regarding the Crest Rubber Superfund Site in Alliance, Ohio. This settlement involves Bridgestone and its related companies, who will pay over $1.4 million to the Hazardous Substance Superfund to cover past cleanup costs. The EPA seeks public comments on this proposal for 30 days following the notice's publication. Comments must include specific details and be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants Bridgestone and some of its companies to pay for cleaning up a messy place in Ohio, and they want people's thoughts on this plan for 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11559
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit filed against the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for costs the U.S. government incurred due to hazardous substance releases at a site in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through this agreement, the United States will not take further legal action against the company under certain environmental laws. The public has 30 days to submit comments regarding this decree and can request a public meeting in the affected area.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants people to know about an agreement they're making with a company in Wisconsin to clean up pollution. This means they won't sue the company again for this problem, and everyone has 30 days to share their thoughts about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101628
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants three companies to clean up pollution at a special area in New Jersey and promises not to sue them for it. People have 30 days to say what they think about this idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10903
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the reinstatement of two forms related to CERCLA (a federal environmental program). These forms are needed when someone wants to take action to clean up hazardous substances and then claim reimbursement from a special fund. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal before they submit it to the OMB. The total estimated cost of responding to this action is about $11,828.67 per year, and it would affect approximately two respondents annually.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure that people who help clean up dangerous messes can fill out forms to ask for money to pay for their work. They want to check if these forms can be made better and want everyone to share their thoughts about it. It only affects a tiny number of people each year (just two).

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97072
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Decree is part of a lawsuit where the U.S. government is seeking recovery of costs related to cleaning up contamination from uranium processing at a site in North St. Louis County. The Cotter Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and the U.S. will together pay nearly $164 million for these costs. Public comments on this proposal are invited for thirty days following the notice's publication, and the document can be reviewed online.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants three companies to help pay to clean up a mess in Missouri where uranium was processed. They have a plan to share the cost, and people can say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11793
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has put forward a proposed consent order related to environmental liabilities against Arsynco, Inc. under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This concerns the cleanup and related costs at a Superfund site in New Jersey. If approved, the consent order will allow the United States government to claim over $9.5 million for past and future expenses, and $8.2 million for natural resource damages. Public comments on this proposal are invited within 60 days of this notice, and the document is available for review online or for purchase as a paper copy.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants a company to pay a lot of money to help clean up a messy place in New Jersey and fix things in nature. People have 60 days to say what they think about this plan.

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