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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Partial Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concerning a lawsuit between the Government of Guam and the United States. In the lawsuit, Guam seeks to recover costs for environmental cleanup activities at the Ordot Dump Superfund Site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The proposed decree requires Guam to pay $3.9 million plus interest to resolve claims for costs incurred up to August 10, 2022, while claims for costs after that date remain unresolved. The public can comment on this proposed agreement 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 lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Texas court related to environmental damage claims against E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC. This decree aims to address damages caused by hazardous substance releases near Beaumont, Texas, requiring the defendants to establish a restoration project, including conservation efforts and monitoring on a 500-acre land. Additionally, the defendants will pay over $198,000 to cover the costs related to the environmental assessment and future project oversight. The public is invited to comment on the decree within 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 proposes a new rule to implement the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act of 2021. This rule aims to set up a system for reviewing and potentially reinvestigating unsolved murder cases, also known as "cold cases," that were initially investigated by federal law enforcement more than three years ago. Eligible family members of victims can apply to have a case reviewed, and if new evidence is found, a full reinvestigation may be conducted. The rule also calls for better coordination between federal agencies and requires annual reporting of actions taken under the Act.

The Department of Justice has proposed a legal agreement with the state of Delaware regarding cleanup costs at a former landfill. The lawsuit, filed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), seeks repayment for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) expenses in handling hazardous substances at the site. Delaware will pay nearly $1.89 million, and the Department of Defense will pay about $1.7 million of these costs. Public comments on the agreement are accepted until 30 days after the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking public comments on a revised information collection related to specific transactions among licensees and permit holders. This notice aims to collect feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its estimated public burden, and ways to improve its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents. Interested individuals can submit their comments on the proposed revisions until March 10, 2025. The updated information collection includes a significant decrease in the number of respondents but an increase in total burden hours, reflecting added considerations like the monetized cost of the burden.

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.

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.

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.