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The Department of Justice has filed a proposed update to the 2006 Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. This case involves the United States and the State of Connecticut seeking action against the Metropolitan District of Hartford for violations of the Clean Water Act. The modification extends the deadline for removing certain sewage overflow points and sets a new plan for reducing water infiltration into the sewer system. Public comments on this proposal are open for thirty days, and the decree can be accessed online or by requesting assistance.

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 U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by selling heavy construction equipment with non-compliant diesel engines. As part of the settlement, the companies will pay a $42.6 million fine and undertake a project to address the environmental damage caused by emissions. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree within 30 days, and details can be accessed online.

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 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 submitted a proposed Consent Decree to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho regarding a lawsuit against the City of Driggs, Idaho, and the State of Idaho. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Water Act, addresses violations of the City's discharge permit and an EPA order. The proposed decree aims to settle these claims by mandating compliance measures and imposing a $400,000 penalty on the City. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days, and the decree can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

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.

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 Department of Justice and the State of California have reached a proposed agreement, called a Consent Decree, regarding environmental pollution at the Montrose Chemical Corp. Superfund Site in Los Angeles County. This agreement involves companies like TFCF America, Inc., and Bayer CropScience Inc., who will carry out environmental cleanup efforts, including thermal treatment and soil vapor extraction. They will also cover certain past and future government costs related to the site. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has filed a lawsuit and proposed a Consent Decree to resolve environmental claims against several companies, including General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., related to hazardous substances at a site in Illinois. Under the proposed agreement, these companies will pay for past cleanup costs incurred by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and share future costs. Additionally, certain federal agencies will reimburse General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., for their share of these costs. The public is invited to comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the announcement.