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  • 2021-04131 — Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is talking about a plan where some companies, who did something wrong by polluting the water, have to fix their mistake by doing good things for the environment instead. People had more time to say what they think about this plan, but it's not clear what might happen if the companies don't follow the rules.

  • 2021-01687 — Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7108
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has announced a proposed agreement, known as a Consent Decree, in a court case against Thomas E. Lipar and several companies. The case involves complaint under the Clean Water Act, where pollutants were allegedly discharged without a permit. The proposed Decree requires the defendants to perform environmental mitigation and adhere to certain practices to prevent further violations. The public can submit comments on this proposal for 30 days, and more details can be found on the Justice Department's website or at the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department made a plan with a person and some companies who did something wrong with water rules. They need to fix their mistakes, and people can tell the government what they think about this plan for 30 days.

  • 2021-03208 — Final Environmental Impact Statement and Finding of No Practicable Alternative for the Proposed Heavy Off-Road Mounted Maneuver Training Area at Fort Benning, Georgia
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10042
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of the Army has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed training area at Fort Benning, Georgia, aiming to support Army maneuver training. The training area, known as the Heavy Off-Road Mounted Maneuver Training Area (HOMMTA), would involve developing 2,400 acres to meet existing training needs without adding more soldiers or activities outside the base. The EIS details potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts, with measures to protect sensitive areas like wetlands. Three alternatives for the training area location are assessed, with the Northern Mounted Maneuver Training Area identified as the preferred site. Public input was considered, and further decisions will be made after a 30-day review period.

    Simple Explanation

    The Army wants to make a big, special area at Fort Benning, Georgia, where they can practice driving big vehicles over rough land. This area will be carefully planned to protect nature, like keeping streams and plants safe, while figuring out how to build roads and paths for these big vehicles.

  • 2024-30356 — Notice of Record of Decision for the Environmental Impact Statement T-7A Recapitalization at Laughlin AFB, TX
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104109
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of the Air Force has announced the signing of a Record of Decision (ROD) for the T-7A Recapitalization at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. This decision involves replacing the T-38C aircraft with up to 79 new T-7A aircraft, with an initial delivery of 51 planes. The decision was made after considering the Final Environmental Impact Statement and inputs from the public and regulatory agencies. This Notice of Availability is in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other relevant regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Air Force has decided to start using new T-7A planes at a base in Texas to replace some older planes. They have thought about how this change will affect the environment and what people have said about it.