Search Results for keywords:"Consent Decree"

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 Justice has proposed a modification to a consent decree involving the Bradley Mining Company and related parties. This modification aims to change the funding and trustee compensation structure of a trust created for managing land in the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site. The land is meant to benefit the United States and the Elem Indian Tribe. Public comments on this proposed modification are invited and can be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice is notifying the public about a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States v. Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc., which was filed in the Middle District of Alabama on January 17, 2025. The United States accused the defendant of violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without permission. To resolve these charges, the company will implement mandatory measures like stabilization, wastewater management, and preservation. The public can submit written comments on the proposed decree for 30 days from the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Texas court related to environmental damage claims against E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC. This decree aims to address damages caused by hazardous substance releases near Beaumont, Texas, requiring the defendants to establish a restoration project, including conservation efforts and monitoring on a 500-acre land. Additionally, the defendants will pay over $198,000 to cover the costs related to the environmental assessment and future project oversight. The public is invited to comment on the decree within 30 days following the notice's publication.

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.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to resolve a lawsuit against Meyer Distributing, Inc. for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act. Meyer is accused of selling over 600 types of devices that interfere with vehicle emission controls. As part of the settlement, Meyer is required to pay a $7.4 million penalty, comply with the Clean Air Act, and undertake actions to offset the emissions their devices contributed to. The public can comment on this proposal until 30 days after the notice's publication date.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a consent decree with a court in New Jersey, involving the lawsuit between the United States and The Sherwin-Williams Company. This modification includes Sherwin-Williams performing a cleanup remedy selected by the EPA at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site. The public has 30 days to comment on this modification. The document mentions where to access the proposed modification online and how to request a paper copy.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the court to settle claims against American Zinc Recycling Corp. for environmental law violations at their facility in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. These claims involve federal laws such as the Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, along with several Pennsylvania state laws. Under the Consent Decree, the company must implement new pollution control measures and pay a $3.3 million penalty, split between the U.S. and Pennsylvania. There is a public comment period on the Consent Decree, during which the document can be reviewed online or requested by mail.

On December 9, 2024, the Department of Justice proposed a Consent Decree to settle a lawsuit against Diesel Performance Parts, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act by selling parts that disable vehicle emission controls. The settlement bans the company and its owner from engaging in activities related to these illegal parts and requires them to destroy remaining inventory, give up related intellectual property, and pay a $320,000 fine. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days of its announcement. If interested, the full decree is available for review on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.