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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7420
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in the lawsuit United States v. Midwest Can Company for violations under the Clean Air Act. The company will have to conduct additional testing on its portable fuel containers and pay a $1.7 million penalty. A public comment period is now open where people can submit feedback on the decree until 30 days after this notice's publication date. The Consent Decree is accessible online and in print for a fee.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a company test their fuel cans better and pay a big fine because they broke some clean air rules. People can tell the government what they think about it online or by mail, but it might be tricky for some to do it easily.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7420
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree as part of a lawsuit against the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey for violating the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, alleges violations related to solid waste combustion and sewage sludge incineration units. The proposed decree requires the utility to pay a $75,000 fine, establish new operating procedures, and complete a supplemental project of installing electric vehicle charging stations. The notice invites public comments on the decree, which can be submitted via email or mail within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey pay $75,000 because they broke clean air rules, and they also have to put some electric car chargers in place. People can tell the Justice Department what they think about this plan by sending their comments within 30 days.