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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Massachusetts federal court to resolve claims related to environmental damage at the Shpack Landfill Site in Massachusetts. The agreement involves multiple defendants, including Aerosols Danville, Inc., and would require them, along with the Department of Energy, to pay $2.1 million for natural resource restoration and cost assessments. In return, they would receive legal protections under environmental laws. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed decree, which can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has put forward a proposed consent order related to environmental liabilities against Arsynco, Inc. under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This concerns the cleanup and related costs at a Superfund site in New Jersey. If approved, the consent order will allow the United States government to claim over $9.5 million for past and future expenses, and $8.2 million for natural resource damages. Public comments on this proposal are invited within 60 days of this notice, and the document is available for review online or for purchase as a paper copy.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew their information collection on episodes of oil and hazardous substance releases. This supports regulations under CERCLA and the Clean Water Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on responders. The required reporting helps the government determine if federal action is needed to protect public health and the environment.