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  • 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 8654
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Justice Department has lodged a proposed consent decree with a federal court in Illinois to resolve claims related to the cleanup of the Bautsch Gray Mine Superfund site in Galena, Illinois. The proposed settlement involves two defendants, Thomas Wienen and Chains and Links, Inc., who have agreed to pay $1,292,000 to cover the EPA's response costs. They must also try to get cooperation from another party to execute an environmental covenant and pay 75% of net proceeds if a jointly owned property is sold after remediation. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days via email or mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants two people to pay money to help clean up a messy place in Illinois, and anyone can say what they think about it by sending a note or email in the next 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: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.