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  • 2024-31760 — Notice of Proposed Settlement Agreement Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 671
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is asking for public opinion about an agreement where a company, White's Diesel, will stop using bad gadgets that make pollution worse than allowed and pay a small fine because they don't have much money. People can tell the government what they think for 30 days.

  • 2020-28978 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying Furbish's Lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae) From Endangered to Threatened Status With a Section 4(d) Rule
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3976
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to change the status of Furbish’s lousewort, a plant species, from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal suggests measures to conserve the plant, focusing on preventing harm due to climate change and habitat loss. Public comments are invited, and specific regulations are recommended to protect the species. This action is based on scientific findings indicating that the immediate threat to the plant has been reduced, but long-term challenges remain.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of plants and animals want to move a special plant, called Furbish's lousewort, from a list of very endangered plants to a list of just a little endangered plants because it's doing better now. They are asking everyone to share thoughts and ideas to help keep the plant safe in the future.

  • 2025-01652 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8160
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed consent decree to a New Mexico court regarding a lawsuit against HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, alleging that they violated air quality laws at their refinery. The proposed settlement requires HF Sinclair to pay a $35 million civil penalty and undertake various projects to reduce harmful emissions. The public is invited to comment on this decree within 30 days of its publication, with details available on the Department of Justice's website. Comments can be submitted via email or mail, and may be added to the public court record.

    Simple Explanation

    The government and a big company called HF Sinclair had a disagreement because the company wasn't being very careful with the air we breathe. They've decided that HF Sinclair will pay a big fine and do some good things to clean up the air, and people can let the government know what they think about this plan by sending in their ideas.

  • 2021-01436 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6919
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a North Carolina court involving a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act. The company reportedly failed to secure necessary permits and use technology to control pollutants from its glass manufacturing plant. Under the decree, Pilkington will install equipment to control and monitor emissions and will conduct annual tests. Public comments on this proposal are welcome for 30 days following the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is asking a company called Pilkington North America, Inc. to fix their factory to make sure it doesn't pollute the air too much, and people can share their thoughts on this plan for the next 30 days.

  • 2021-01233 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6366
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has announced that it lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the District Court of the Southern District of New York, involving a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation and others. The case is about violations of emission-defect reporting regulations under the Clean Air Act. Under the proposed agreement, Toyota will pay $180 million and agree to injunctive relief. The public can comment on this agreement within 30 days of the notice publication by contacting the Assistant Attorney General and referring to the case details provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking Toyota to pay $180 million because they didn't follow some air pollution rules, and people can tell the government what they think about this decision. Toyota also has to do certain things to fix the problem, but the document doesn't say exactly how they'll do that or how it will be checked.