🏭Proposed Consent Decree for Trialco Aluminum Under Clean Air Act
The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree resolving claims against Trialco Aluminum, LLC concerning hazardous air pollutant emissions from its Chicago Heights facility. The decree includes financial penalties and mandates compliance with updated operational standards, with opportunities for public comment before finalization.
Learn More🌬️Proposed Consent Decree Under Clean Air Act
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Little Manila Rising, et al. v. U.S. EPA, et al., No. 4:24-cv-07768-HSG. On November 7, 2024, Plaintiffs Little Manila Rising, Medical Advocates for Healthy Air and Sierra Club filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA" or the "Agency") failed to perform certain non-discretionary duties in accordance with the Act to take final action on a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California. EPA is providing notice of this proposed consent decree, which would resolve all claims in the case by establishing a deadline for EPA to take final action as specified in the decree.
Learn More⚖️Consent Decree Proposed for Nu-West Mining Under CERCLA
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree related to hazardous substance releases at the East Mill Dump in Idaho. This decree addresses environmental cleanup responsibilities for Nu-West Mining and provides covenants not to sue, while allowing public comments on the agreement for a limited time.
Learn More⚖️Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA for Paddock Enterprises
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree resolving the complaint involving Paddock Enterprises, LLC and the United States concerning liability at the Jaite Paper Mill Site. The agreement entails financial contributions from both parties totaling $33 million for environmental remediation efforts and opens a public comment period regarding the Decree.
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