[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 197 (Friday, October 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 58124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5031]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Additional Time To Comment Regarding Lodging of Consent 
Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and 
Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recover Act

    On August 23, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register 
that on August 10, 2007, a proposed Consent Decree (the ``Consent 
Decree'') in United States v. BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc. 
et al., Civil Action No. 07 C 4499, was lodged with the United States 
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. 72 FR 48301 
(August 23, 2007). However, the Federal Register notice displayed on 
erroneous e-mail address as an option where comments on the Consent 
Decree could be directed. A correction was published in the Federal 
Register providing the correct e-mail address after the error was 
discovered. 72 FR 52203 (September 12, 2007). The period of time for 
members of the public to comment on the proposed Consent Decree closed 
on September 24, 2007. To make sure that members of the public have had 
sufficient time to transmit comments by e-mail to the Department of 
Justice, the comment period is hereby extended, as described further 
below.
    In this action the United States sought, pursuant to Sections 106 
and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, injunctive relief 
and the recovery of cost incurred by the United States in responding to 
a release or threat of release of hazardous substances at or from the 
Wauconda Sand and Gravel Superfund Site (the ``Site'') located in Lake 
County, Illinois, at or near to the Village of Wauconda. Under the 
proposed Consent Decree, the settling defendants will complete the 
connection of over 400 homes to the Village of Wauconda's municipal 
water works, expand the Village's municipal water works to accommodate 
the increased demand, perform operation and maintenance at the Site, 
and conduct groundwater monitoring activities. The proposed Consent 
Decree also requires the Settling Defendants to pay past and future 
response costs incurred by the United States relating to the Site. In 
addition, the proposed Consent Decree also includes a covenant not to 
sue under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA and under Section 7003 of the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (``RCRA''), 42 U.S.C. 6973.
    The Department of Justice will receive for an additional period of 
time ending fourteen (14) days from the date of this publication 
comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed 
to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources 
Division, and either e-mailed to [email protected] or 
mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 
20044-7611, and should refer to United States v. BFI Waste Systems of 
North America, Inc. et al., D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-2-153/1.
    The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United 
States Attorney, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 
and at U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 
60604. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be 
examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, to http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Consent Decree 
may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 
7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611 or by 
faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood 
([email protected]), fax no. (202) 514-0097, phone confirmation 
number (202) 514-1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree 
Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $37.00 (25 cents per 
page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail 
or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at 
the stated address. In requesting a copy exclusive of exhibits and 
defendants' signatures, please enclose a check in the amount of $18.25 
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury.

William D. Brighton,
Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and 
Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 07-5031 Filed 10-11-07; 8:45 am]
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