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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 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 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.

In the case of United States v. Brenda Massey, a proposed Consent Decree has been lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The United States filed a complaint against Brenda Massey for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into U.S. waters without a permit. The proposed decree requires Massey to carry out environmental restoration and make a monetary payment to mitigate the impacts of her actions. The Department of Justice is seeking public comments on this decree for 30 days and provides details on where the document can be reviewed both physically and online.

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 Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree with BCP Ingredients, Inc. over violations of the Clean Air Act due to the release of ethylene oxide at their Missouri facility. Under this agreement, BCP will pay a $300,000 fine, install new equipment to reduce emissions, and conduct three community projects worth $350,000. These projects include donating vehicles and medical supplies, providing medical visits, and supplying emergency response equipment. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of its announcement.

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 United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas is considering a proposed Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement related to alleged Clean Air Act violations by Chesapeake Exploration LLC and Chesapeake Appalachia LLC. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims these companies violated air pollution standards at 159 natural gas facilities in Ohio. As part of the agreement, Chesapeake is expected to pay a $1.2 million penalty. Public comments on the settlement are accepted for thirty days and can be submitted via email or mail.

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.

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.