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The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed Consent Decree to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho regarding a lawsuit against the City of Driggs, Idaho, and the State of Idaho. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Water Act, addresses violations of the City's discharge permit and an EPA order. The proposed decree aims to settle these claims by mandating compliance measures and imposing a $400,000 penalty on the City. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days, and the decree can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to settle claims against Hino Motors and its U.S. subsidiaries for violating the Clean Air Act by exceeding pollution limits. The agreement, lodged in a Michigan federal court, involves a $525 million penalty, a vehicle recall program, and pollution mitigation efforts. Part of the settlement also resolves related claims by California, which requires additional mitigation efforts specific to the state. The public can comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the notice's publication.

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's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the FFL Out of Business Records Request (ATF Form 5300.3A). This proposed collection will help identify licensees who have gone out of business and failed to submit their records, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments are accepted until January 8, 2025, and the collection aims to update narrative text for clarity on submitting out-of-business records. The overall process is mandatory for those affected, with an estimated 3,030 respondents expected to spend around 10 hours each on the submission.

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.

The Office on Violence Against Women in the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to the Abuse in Later Life Program. This program provides training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and court officials to better address elder abuse and violence against older individuals. The proposed data collection is an extension of an already approved effort and involves about 15 participants completing a progress report twice a year, each taking about an hour. Comments are open until April 28, 2025, and the DOJ seeks approval to continue this data collection for another three years.

The Department of Justice, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has announced a 60-day period for public comment on changes to an existing information collection. This collection aims to revise the estimated public burden and cost associated with respondents, including the value of time, shifting from $0 to $535, and requiring only 2 total hours from 7 respondents. The public, including government and private sector stakeholders, is encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the quality and efficiency of this collection process. These updates are part of ATF's broader effort to refine its strategic goals and adapt to external factors, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010.

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 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 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.