Notice 17 Sep 2025 consent decree, vineland, real estate, environmental regulation, epa, property law, cercla

🏚️Implications of Vineland Consent Decree for Businesses and Executives

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a tax foreclosure case involving the City of Vineland. This decree allows the city to seek ownership of a property tied to EPA liens, maintaining obligations for repayment of environmental response costs to the United States, influencing potential business transactions and developments related to the property.

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Notice 12 Sep 2025 consent decree, environmental regulations, regulatory compliance, toxic substances control act, lead paint, business operations

⚖️Proposed Consent Decree Under Toxic Substances Control Act

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree regarding alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act related to lead paint in pre-1978 structures. This decree requires compliance measures including hiring certified contractors and implementing strict record-keeping practices to ensure environmental safety. Public comments on the decree are invited within 30 days.

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Notice 10 Sep 2025 olin corp, environmental regulation, compliance, consent decree, basf corp, alabama, justice department, remedial actions, superfund site

🏭Proposed Modification to Consent Decree for Environmental Remediation

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a Consent Decree concerning additional remedial actions required at the Olin McIntosh Superfund Site. This follows new findings by the EPA and opens the floor for public comments regarding the changes, impacting the responsible parties' compliance obligations.

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Notice 10 Sep 2025 environmental regulation, compliance, clean air act, consent decree, air quality, trident seafoods, fishing industry

🌊Notice of Proposed Modifications to Clean Air Act Consent Decree

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed second material modification to the Consent Decree related to Trident Seafoods Corp's alleged violations regarding ozone-depleting refrigerants. The modification extends certain deadlines and introduces new compliance requirements, including early retrofitting and additional inspections, opening a public comment period for community feedback.

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Notice 29 Aug 2025 pennsylvania, business regulation, consent decree, cercla, financial obligations, environmental liability

🏢Proposed Modification of Consent Decree Under CERCLA Explained

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a consent decree related to the Chemclene Corporation's environmental liabilities. This modification allows for the sale of properties to satisfy the financial obligations of the defendants to the United States in connection with the Malvern TCE Superfund Site, inviting public comment on the modifications.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 compliance, environmental regulation, air quality, kentucky, clean air act, consent decree

🌬️EPA's Proposed Consent Decree for Kentucky Air Quality Compliance

In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 3:24-CV-600-CHB (W.D. Ky.). On October 16, 2024, Plaintiffs the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy and Environment Cabinet (KY EEC); Rebecca Goodman, Secretary of the KY EEC; and the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division. Plaintiffs allege that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) failed to perform certain non-discretionary duties in accordance with the Act to timely approve or deny a request to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, 2015 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (the Area) to attainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for EPA to approve or deny the request to redesignate.

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Notice 22 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, environmental protection, ohio, business impact, clean water act, consent decree

💧Proposed Consent Decree on Clean Water Act Violations and Business Impact

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a case regarding the alleged violations of the Clean Water Act by Tyson L. Friskney. The decree aims to resolve allegations of unlawful pollutant discharges and includes requirements for injunctive relief and environmental mitigation measures. Written comments on this decree are being accepted from the public.

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Notice 14 Aug 2025 compliance, environmental regulation, new mexico, united states, consent decree, liability, superfund sites

🌎Proposed Consent Decree by DOJ Regarding Environmental Cleanup Costs

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree addressing cleanup actions required for uranium contamination at two Superfund sites in New Mexico. The decree mandates United Nuclear Corporation to undertake a remedial action at a significant financial cost, while providing legal protection under specific environmental statutes for the settling parties. Public comments are invited during the review period.

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Notice 21 Jul 2025 environmental regulation, epa, hazardous waste, consent decree, cercla, illinois

⚖️Notice of Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA by DOJ

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree regarding hazardous waste remediation at the Ottawa Radiation Areas Superfund Site in Illinois. The State of Illinois has agreed to provide in-kind services valued at approximately $10.49 million, while the U.S. government offers a covenant not to sue under CERCLA. Public comments are invited on this matter.

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Notice 17 Jul 2025 environmental compliance, new york, consent decree, cercla, financial liability, bristol-myers squibb

💵Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree related to the Ley Creek Site under CERCLA, requiring certain defendants, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, to pay $12.7 million for environmental cleanup costs. Public comments on the decree are being accepted, with implications for responsible parties concerning compliance and financial obligations.

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