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Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership, Civil Action No. 1:08CV605 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') permits governing the discharge of storm water from Centex's construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require Centex to pay a civil penalty of $1,485,000 and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements.

The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Envi

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. KB Home, Civil Action No. 1:08CV603 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') permits governing the discharge of storm water from KB Home's construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require KB Home to pay a civil penalty of $1,185,000 and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements.

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:08CV604 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') permits governing the discharge of storm water from construction sites owned and operated by M.D.C. Holdings and certain affiliated entities. The proposed consent decree would require M.D.C. Holdings and certain affiliated entities to pay a civil penalty of $795,000 and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements.

The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to t

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in United States et al. v. Pulte Homes, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:08CV602 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

In this action the United States sought civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (``CWA''), 33 U.S.C. 1311 et seq., as well as violations of state and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (``NPDES'') permits governing the discharge of storm water from Pulte's construction sites. The proposed consent decree would require Pulte Homes to pay a civil penalty of $877,000, perform a supplemental environmental project at a minimum cost of $608,000, and implement a companywide compliance program that goes beyond current regulatory requirements.

The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments shou

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be
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submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until August 25, 2008. This process is in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Lauren E. Glaze, Statistician (202) 305 9628, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh St., NW., Washington, DC 20531.

Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the propo