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The United States, on behalf of the Department of the Interior and the State of Iowa, is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). This settlement addresses the damage to natural resources caused by an ethanol spill from a derailed CP train near the Mississippi River in 2015. CP has agreed to pay $282,391 for restoration efforts, and in return, will not face legal action from the trustees for these claims. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments, which can be sent via email or mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.

The Department of Justice has approved a proposed settlement with United Molasses, Inc. under the Oil Pollution Act concerning oil discharges at Terminal 4 in Richmond, California. As part of the settlement, United Molasses, Inc. will pay $650,000 to settle claims for damage to natural resources. The public can review and comment on this agreement until January 10, 2025, by contacting the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Further details and access to the settlement document are available on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit against White's Diesel Performance Inc. The company was accused of selling and installing illegal devices that bypass pollution control systems in violation of the Clean Air Act. Under the agreement, the defendants must stop these activities and pay a $10,000 fine due to their limited financial resources. The public can comment on this agreement for 30 days after the notice is published.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed settlement with William H. Trucking, LLC, concerning the Licking Chemical Spill Site in Licking County, Ohio. Under this settlement, the company will pay $300,000 for past cleanup costs related to the spill. The public is invited to submit comments on this settlement by January 16, 2025, through the online portal at regulations.gov. The EPA has reserved the right to alter or withdraw from the agreement if public comments reveal significant issues.