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The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in the case United States v. Russell Kirk, et al., addressing violations of the Clean Water Act. The defendants, including Russell Kirk and associated companies, are accused of discharging pollutants into U.S. waters without the necessary permits. The decree requires the defendants to restore affected areas, carry out mitigation measures, and pay a civil penalty. Public comments on the proposal are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Energy has announced an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for Oak Ridge, which will be held both in-person and virtually on May 14, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. EDT. The meeting aims to discuss issues such as clean-up activities, environmental restoration, and waste management, and will include a presentation, discussion, and a public comment period where attendees can provide feedback orally or in writing. The meeting is open to the public, and special accommodations can be arranged for those with disabilities. Minutes from the meeting will later be available online.

The Department of Justice has approved a proposed settlement with United Molasses, Inc. under the Oil Pollution Act concerning oil discharges at Terminal 4 in Richmond, California. As part of the settlement, United Molasses, Inc. will pay $650,000 to settle claims for damage to natural resources. The public can review and comment on this agreement until January 10, 2025, by contacting the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Further details and access to the settlement document are available on the Justice Department's website.