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The Department of Justice has announced that it lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the District Court of the Southern District of New York, involving a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation and others. The case is about violations of emission-defect reporting regulations under the Clean Air Act. Under the proposed agreement, Toyota will pay $180 million and agree to injunctive relief. The public can comment on this agreement within 30 days of the notice publication by contacting the Assistant Attorney General and referring to the case details provided.

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.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by selling heavy construction equipment with non-compliant diesel engines. As part of the settlement, the companies will pay a $42.6 million fine and undertake a project to address the environmental damage caused by emissions. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree within 30 days, and details can be accessed online.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit against XTO Energy, Inc. for a 2018 gas well blowout in Ohio that released thousands of tons of methane. Under the proposed agreement, XTO would pay $8 million in penalties, conduct an audit of its operations, and undertake projects to reduce methane emissions. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement. The decree can be reviewed online, and comments may be submitted by email or mail.

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 proposed a Consent Decree with Fayat S.A.S. and its subsidiaries after filing a lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Air Act. These companies are accused of importing and selling nonroad equipment with diesel engines that failed to meet emission standards, alongside other breaches related to labeling and reporting. The terms of the agreement require the defendants to pay a $11 million penalty and undertake measures to mitigate pollution caused by these engines. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication to submit comments on this proposed agreement.

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.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve West Virginia's plan to address visibility issues caused by air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas, known as Class I areas. This decision reverses a previous proposal to disapprove the state's plan. The approval is based on West Virginia's measures to control emissions and the conclusion that no further actions are needed to improve visibility during the specified period. The EPA's decision reflects a change in their policy, suggesting that if current air conditions are below a certain improvement mark, states are meeting progress requirements.

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review issued an interim final rule to clarify the responsibilities of immigration judges when reviewing asylum officers' credible fear and reasonable fear determinations. This rule ensures that judges consider any asylum bars applied by asylum officers as defined by Department of Homeland Security regulations. The changes seek to prevent misunderstandings and maintain consistency with existing legal requirements and processes. Public feedback is requested by January 27, 2025, and the rule takes effect on December 27, 2024.