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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree concerning a case where the United States accused Thomas E. Lipar and associated companies of violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without a permit. To settle these allegations, the defendants are required to perform compensatory environmental mitigation and adhere to best management practices. The public had initially been given until February 25, 2021, to comment on this proposed agreement, but the deadline was extended to March 11, 2021. The details of the Consent Decree can be reviewed online or at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, although access may be restricted due to COVID-19.

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 lodged a proposed First Amendment to a Consent Decree with the District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania concerning a lawsuit against Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Lehigh White Cement Company, LLC. This amendment involves extending the deadlines for choosing between building new kilns or retrofitting existing ones at the Mitchell facility. It designates new kiln construction as the default if the decision is not made in time. Public comments on the amendment are open for 30 days, and the document can be accessed online or through a mail request.

The United States filed a proposed Consent Decree and Environmental Settlement Agreement with a bankruptcy court involving Vertex Energy, Inc. The agreement requires Vertex Energy and its associated companies to retire renewable identification number credits valued at about $15 million to meet their obligations. The public can comment on this proposal for ten days after its announcement. During this time, the document can be accessed and reviewed on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to settle claims against Hino Motors and its U.S. subsidiaries for violating the Clean Air Act by exceeding pollution limits. The agreement, lodged in a Michigan federal court, involves a $525 million penalty, a vehicle recall program, and pollution mitigation efforts. Part of the settlement also resolves related claims by California, which requires additional mitigation efforts specific to the state. The public can comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the notice's publication.