81 FR 94419 - Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 247 (December 23, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 247 (Friday, December 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 94419-94420]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31005]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

    On December 19, 2016, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed 
consent decree with the United States District Court for the District 
of Columbia in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Anthony Spanos, 
Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:14-cv-01625-RJL.
    The United States filed this lawsuit under the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''). 
The United States' complaint names George A. Spanos, in his capacity as 
the trustee of the George A. Spanos Living Trust, Anthony Spanos, Inc., 
and Gus Dinos as defendants. The United States' complaint asserts 
claims against George A. Spanos, in his capacity as trustee of the 
George A. Spanos Living Trust, for recovery of costs incurred and to be 
incurred by the Environmental Protection Agency in connection with the 
removal of hazardous substances at the Georgia Avenue PCE Site, Anthony 
Spanos, Inc. for recovery of costs incurred and to be incurred by the

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Environmental Protection Agency in connection with the removal of 
hazardous substances at the Georgia Avenue PCE Site, as well as civil 
penalties for failure to respond to an information request issued by 
the Environmental Protection Agency, and Gus Dinos for civil penalties 
for failure to respond to an information request issued by the 
Environmental Protection Agency.
    The United States previously lodged with the Court a proposed 
consent decree that, if entered by the Court, would resolve the United 
States' claims against George A. Spanos, in his capacity as the trustee 
of the George A. Spanos Living Trust. The presently proposed consent 
decree resolves the United States' remaining claims against Anthony 
Spanos, Inc. and Gus Dinos. Under the proposed consent decree, Anthony 
Spanos, Inc. agrees to assign its rights to proceeds under its 
insurance policies to the United States. In return, the United States 
agrees not to sue Anthony Spanos, Inc. under Sections 106 and 107 of 
CERCLA. In addition, under the proposed consent decree, Gus Dinos 
agrees to pay a $5,000 civil penalty.
    The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on 
the consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant 
Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and 
should refer to United States v. Anthony Spanos, Inc., et al., D.J. 
Ref. No. 90-11-3-10721. All comments must be submitted no later than 
thirty (30) days after the publication date of this notice. Comments 
may be submitted either by email or by mail:

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            To submit comments:                     Send them to:
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By email..................................  [email protected]
By mail...................................  Assistant Attorney General,
                                             U.S. DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box
                                             7611, Washington, DC 20044-
                                             7611.
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    During the public comment period, the consent decree may be 
examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Web site: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of 
the consent decree upon written request and payment of reproduction 
costs. Please mail your request and payment to:

Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 
20044-7611.
    Please enclose a check or money order for $6.25 (25 cents per page 
reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury.

Robert Brook,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment 
and Natural Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 2016-31005 Filed 12-22-16; 8:45 am]
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