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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 consent decree related to a lawsuit filed against the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for costs the U.S. government incurred due to hazardous substance releases at a site in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through this agreement, the United States will not take further legal action against the company under certain environmental laws. The public has 30 days to submit comments regarding this decree and can request a public meeting in the affected area.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed agreement involving 231 parties related to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in New Jersey. Under this agreement, these parties will pay the government over $1.4 million for previous cleanup costs at the site. The EPA is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The agency will review all feedback and may adjust or retract the settlement if necessary.

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 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.

On January 19, 2021, the Department of Justice filed a proposed change to the 2016 Consent Decree involving the City of Palmer, Alaska, to make updates to the city's wastewater treatment system. The existing decree required Palmer to install secondary clarifiers by August 31, 2020, to meet environmental standards. The proposed modification extends this deadline to July 1, 2022, and suggests alternative actions in the meantime. Public comments on this change are invited within 30 days from publication, and people can view the proposal on the Justice Department's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the information collection requirements regarding public notifications for Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in the Great Lakes Basin. This is aimed at ensuring that the public and relevant health departments are promptly informed about CSO discharges, which can carry health risks. The renewal would extend the current standards until April 30, 2021, allowing for continued monitoring and notification procedures. The EPA is seeking additional public comments on this proposal until March 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the collection of information related to federal standards for controlling radon emissions from uranium mill tailings. This renewal is necessary for maintaining public health safety by ensuring compliance with these standards. The EPA is asking for additional public comments on this information collection request, which involves the collection of records and inspection of facilities. The agency estimates a decrease in the number of respondents and associated burden compared to previous estimates.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on extending the approval of collecting information about notification requirements for coal and wood burning appliances. This involves providing important safety data on labels and manuals that come with these appliances, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments are due by February 3, 2025, and the current approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The CPSC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of improving this information collection process.