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The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed consent decree to a New Mexico court regarding a lawsuit against HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, alleging that they violated air quality laws at their refinery. The proposed settlement requires HF Sinclair to pay a $35 million civil penalty and undertake various projects to reduce harmful emissions. The public is invited to comment on this decree within 30 days of its publication, with details available on the Department of Justice's website. Comments can be submitted via email or mail, and may be added to the public court record.

The Department of Justice announced a proposed legal agreement, or consent decree, in a lawsuit against The Dow Chemical Company, Union Carbide Corp, and Performance Materials, NA, Inc. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, accuses these companies of violating environmental regulations at their plants in Louisiana and Texas. The proposed consent decree outlines a requirement for the companies to carry out corrective actions, pay a $3 million fine, and complete environmental projects in Louisiana. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until 30 days after the announcement.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree in a lawsuit against Lilmor Management LLC and others for not disclosing lead-based paint hazards and failing to follow safe renovation practices. This action was taken under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. As part of the settlement, the defendants must pay penalties and take measures to fix lead paint issues and other poor living conditions. The State of New York is also involved and will receive compensation and establish a fund to address tenant issues. The public can comment on this decree for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a South Carolina court as part of a lawsuit against LANXESS Corporation. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, claims that LANXESS failed to properly manage and monitor equipment at its Charleston facility to prevent hazardous air pollutant leaks. The proposed decree includes a $650,000 civil penalty and requires LANXESS to perform substantial environmental projects, costing at least $3.545 million, to comply with the Clean Air Act. The public can submit comments on this proposed decree within 30 days, either by email or mail.

The Department of Justice has extended the public comment period for a proposed consent decree involving Home Depot by 30 days. This extension gives the public until February 22, 2021, to submit their comments. The lawsuit claims Home Depot violated the Toxic Substances Control Act by performing renovations without using EPA-certified firms. The proposed agreement requires Home Depot to pay a $20,750,000 penalty and start a compliance program.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a North Carolina court involving a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act. The company reportedly failed to secure necessary permits and use technology to control pollutants from its glass manufacturing plant. Under the decree, Pilkington will install equipment to control and monitor emissions and will conduct annual tests. Public comments on this proposal are welcome for 30 days following the notice's publication.

On January 29, 2021, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Stericycle, Inc. for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by exceeding nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limits from its medical waste incinerator in North Salt Lake, Utah. To resolve the lawsuit, Stericycle has agreed to a proposed consent decree, which includes paying a $600,000 fine and funding a project to replace old diesel school buses with cleaner models at a cost of about $2 million. Public comments on this proposed settlement are being accepted for 30 days following the notice's publication, and the consent decree is available for review on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc., which has been lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The case involves allegations that Turn 14 violated the Clean Air Act by selling devices that disable emission controls in cars. As part of the settlement, Turn 14 will pay a $3.6 million penalty and undertake certain actions to address the violations. The public can comment on this proposed agreement until 30 days after the notice's publication, with details for submitting comments available online.

The Department of Justice has filed a proposed consent decree in a California district court concerning the Oasis Mobile Home Park. The park's water system has violated the Safe Drinking Water Act due to high arsenic levels, presenting health risks. Under the decree, the defendants must pay a $50,000 penalty and take actions to ensure compliance with drinking and wastewater regulations. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.