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  • 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:89 FR 101627
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a deal with a company that didn't follow air pollution rules. They want the company to fix their mistakes, start a helpful project for the environment, and pay a big fine. People have 30 days to say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2746
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to resolve a lawsuit against Meyer Distributing, Inc. for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act. Meyer is accused of selling over 600 types of devices that interfere with vehicle emission controls. As part of the settlement, Meyer is required to pay a $7.4 million penalty, comply with the Clean Air Act, and undertake actions to offset the emissions their devices contributed to. The public can comment on this proposal until 30 days after the notice's publication date.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a company called Meyer pay $7.4 million and fix things because they sold over 600 types of gadgets that make car pollution worse, and people have 30 days to say what they think about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11794
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri regarding environmental claims at the Madison County Mines Superfund Site. The settlement involves Delta Asphalt, Inc., and aims to resolve contamination-related claims under federal and Missouri state environmental laws. Delta Asphalt will place controls on their property to allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the State to conduct necessary remedial actions. There is a public comment period, and individuals may submit comments and request a public meeting within 30 days of this notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department has made a plan with a company called Delta Asphalt to help fix pollution problems at a place in Missouri. This plan wants Delta Asphalt to allow special helpers, like the EPA, to clean up the area.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7420
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree as part of a lawsuit against the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey for violating the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, alleges violations related to solid waste combustion and sewage sludge incineration units. The proposed decree requires the utility to pay a $75,000 fine, establish new operating procedures, and complete a supplemental project of installing electric vehicle charging stations. The notice invites public comments on the decree, which can be submitted via email or mail within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey pay $75,000 because they broke clean air rules, and they also have to put some electric car chargers in place. People can tell the Justice Department what they think about this plan by sending their comments within 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7418
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit concerning natural resource damages caused by Vigor Industrial, LLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. The lawsuit involves claims under environmental laws for damages in Seattle's Lower Duwamish River. The proposed settlement requires the defendants to carry out and maintain habitat restoration projects and pay $815,816.59 for assessment costs. Public comments on the proposed Consent Decree and the Draft Restoration Plan will be accepted for 30 days following the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    A company and an oil giant got in trouble for hurting the environment in a river, and now they promised to fix it and pay for some of the damage. People can say what they think about this plan for a month after it is announced.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99907
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree regarding a lawsuit against the Water Supply and Storage Company and the Grand River Ditch, involving damage caused by a ruptured pipe at the Grand River Ditch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Under the decree, the defendants must pay $2,680,000 for response costs and damages, enter an operations and maintenance agreement, and hire a consultant for a maintenance plan. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice publication. The consent decree is available on the Justice Department's website for those interested.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants a company to pay money to fix damages they caused in a park and to make sure everything stays safe. People can say what they think about this plan, and there's information on the Justice Department's website for those who want to read more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7706
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a change to a Consent Decree related to violations of the Clean Air Act by Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC and its associated entities. The original decree required the company to reduce pollution from facilities housing egg-laying chickens. The proposed change aims to address continued violations by implementing alternative solutions approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and imposing penalties totaling $5,816,250. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement, and the details can be reviewed on the Department of Justice's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change a plan they made with a company because the company didn’t stop making air dirty. They want to try new ideas to fix it and also make the company pay a big fine. People can tell the government what they think about this change for the next 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7420
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in the lawsuit United States v. Midwest Can Company for violations under the Clean Air Act. The company will have to conduct additional testing on its portable fuel containers and pay a $1.7 million penalty. A public comment period is now open where people can submit feedback on the decree until 30 days after this notice's publication date. The Consent Decree is accessible online and in print for a fee.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a company test their fuel cans better and pay a big fine because they broke some clean air rules. People can tell the government what they think about it online or by mail, but it might be tricky for some to do it easily.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8037
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has proposed a legal agreement, known as a consent decree, with US Magnesium LLC and other parties. This agreement aims to resolve violations of environmental laws at a magnesium production facility in Utah. The consent decree calls for significant changes to the facility to reduce its environmental impact, including building a filtration plant and paying a $250,000 penalty. The public can comment on this proposal until 30 days after the notice’s publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company called US Magnesium to make their factory cleaner and pay a fine because they didn't follow the rules about taking care of the environment. People can tell the government what they think about this plan for a few weeks.

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