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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 United States filed a proposed Consent Decree and Environmental Settlement Agreement with a bankruptcy court involving Vertex Energy, Inc. The agreement requires Vertex Energy and its associated companies to retire renewable identification number credits valued at about $15 million to meet their obligations. The public can comment on this proposal for ten days after its announcement. During this time, the document can be accessed and reviewed on the Justice Department's website.

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 has proposed a consent decree with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc., which has been lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The case involves allegations that Turn 14 violated the Clean Air Act by selling devices that disable emission controls in cars. As part of the settlement, Turn 14 will pay a $3.6 million penalty and undertake certain actions to address the violations. The public can comment on this proposed agreement until 30 days after the notice's publication, with details for submitting comments available online.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for review and approval of an information collection request related to municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is an extension for rules compliance and involves submitting notifications, conducting performance tests, and keeping records, affecting about 190 landfill operators. The EPA is seeking additional public comment for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden of this requirement is 176,000 hours, costing approximately $12.5 million. The number of respondents and overall burden has increased due to new landfills becoming subject to stricter standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the reinstatement of two forms related to CERCLA (a federal environmental program). These forms are needed when someone wants to take action to clean up hazardous substances and then claim reimbursement from a special fund. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal before they submit it to the OMB. The total estimated cost of responding to this action is about $11,828.67 per year, and it would affect approximately two respondents annually.

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.

In accordance with the 2018 Farm Bill, the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) of the USDA plans to hold a public teleconference on January 25, 2021, to gather feedback on the 2501 Program. This program offers outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and veterans by awarding grants to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. These grants foster engagement through projects like workshops and demonstrations to increase access to USDA resources. Participants can join the call using the provided phone number and passcode, and comments are accepted via email until January 25, 2021.

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 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.