Search Results for agency_names:"Justice Department"

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

The Department of Justice has filed a proposed consent decree in a California district court concerning the Oasis Mobile Home Park. The park's water system has violated the Safe Drinking Water Act due to high arsenic levels, presenting health risks. Under the decree, the defendants must pay a $50,000 penalty and take actions to ensure compliance with drinking and wastewater regulations. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection called the Visitor Access Request (ATF Form 8620.71). This form is used to collect personal information to determine access eligibility to ATF facilities for official business. The request is a revision to a previously approved collection and now includes a calculation of the monetized value of respondent time, estimated at $4,009 annually. The public, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as the federal government, are invited to comment on aspects such as the necessity and accuracy of the information collection, until March 11, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes to make seven fentanyl-related substances permanently controlled under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances, identified as dangerous opioids, are currently regulated under a temporary order due to their potential for abuse and health hazards. If this proposal is finalized, it would enforce permanent restrictions and legal penalties on the handling of these substances, which include para-chlorofentanyl and ortho-chlorofentanyl. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this rule by January 29, 2025.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a notice for public commentary on its information collection request related to the National Forensics Laboratory Information System. This system gathers drug analysis data from non-federal labs to improve accuracy on drug information. The DEA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension without changes to the existing collection, which involves responses from various agencies and businesses. Public comments on the burden and utility of this data collection are being accepted until March 3, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has released a notice regarding an extension of a previously approved information collection related to the registration of those handling controlled substances. This involves DEA Forms 225, 225a, and 225b for businesses and individuals involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or research of controlled substances. The DEA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process, which is estimated to affect 16,560 registrants and require 3,323 hours annually. Comments are welcome until May 27, 2025.

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.

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.