Federal Register #2026-15402

Legal Settlement Notice: Consent Decree with Domtar A.W., LLC for Clean Air Act Violations

This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent decree related to environmental compliance at a kraft paper/pulp mill in Ashdown, Arkansas. - Government buyer: - United States Department of Justice (DOJ) - Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, Division of Environmental Quality - OEMs and vendors: - Domtar A.W., LLC (defendant; not a vendor or OEM in a procurement sense) - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured - The decree requires Domtar A.W., LLC to pay a $1,500,000 penalty - Domtar A.W., LLC must perform injunctive relief, including two mitigation projects - Unique or notable requirements: - The action resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act - The notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed consent decree - No procurement or acquisition of goods/services is involved

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This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent decree under the Clean Air Act with the Justice Department. The decree addresses alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act by Domtar A.W., LLC at its kraft paper/pulp mill in Ashdown, Arkansas. The defendant has agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500,000 and perform injunctive relief, including two mitigation projects to resolve the government's claims. The notice opens a period for public comment on the consent decree.

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