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the Consent Decree resolves a claim

filed by the United States on behalf of

the United States Environmental

Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) pursuant to

the Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation and Liability

Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq.

The United States entered into the

Consent Decree in connection with the

Environmental Pacific Corporation Site

located in Amity, Yamill County,

Oregon, approximately 42 miles

southwest of Portland. The Consent

Decree provides that the Settling

Defendants will reimburse the United

States a total of $83,953.68 for past costs

incurred by the United States at the Site.

The Department of Justice will

receive, for a period of thirty (30) days

from the date of this publication,

comments relating to the proposed

Consent Decree. Comments should be

addressed to the Assistant Attorney

General for the Environment and

Natural Resources Division, Department

of Justice, Washington, DC, 20530, and

should refer to United States v.

Washington Central Railroad Company,

Inc., et al., DOJ Refs. # 90–11–2–1080

and # 90–11–3–1418.

The proposed Consent Decree may be

examined at the office of the United

States Attorney, 888 SW 5th Avenue,

Portland, Oregon 97204; the Region 10

office of the Environmental Protection

Agency, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle,

Washington; and at the Consent Decree

Library, 1120 G Street, NW., 4th Floor,

Washington, DC 20005, (202) 624–0892.

A copy of the proposed Consent Decree

may be obtained in person or by mail

from the Consent Decree Library, 1120

G Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington,

DC 20005. In requesting a copy refer to

the referenced case and enclose a check

in the amount of $20.25 (25 cents per

page reproduction costs), payable to the

Consent Decree Library.

Bruce S. Gelber,

Deputy Chief, Environmental Enforcement

Section.

[FR Doc. 97–27210 Filed 10–14–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

International Competitiveness

Advisory Committee

Notice of Establishment of the

International Competitiveness

Advisory Committee

AGENCY: The Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice of establishment of the

International Competitiveness Advisory

Committee.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the

provisions of the Federal Advisory

Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. II (1972),

41 CFR 101–6.1001–1.1035, and

Executive Order 12838, the Antitrust

Division of the Department of Justice,

with the concurrence of the Attorney

General, is establishing the International

Competitiveness Advisory Committee.

The Committee will examine and

provide advice to the Department of

Justice regarding issues relating to

international trade and competitiveness.

Specifically, the Committee will

provide advice regarding how best to

forge a consensus on the need for

aggressive action to eliminate

multinational anticompetitive cartel

agreements, how best to coordinate

United States’ and foreign antitrust

enforcement efforts in the review of

multinational mergers, and how best to

coordinate United States’ trade and

competition policy to achieve their

common objectives.

MEMBERSHIP: The Committee shall be

composed of 12 representatives from

both the public and private sectors with

recognized expertise in the areas of

international antitrust and/or trade

policy. Criteria to be used in selecting

members shall include: (1) a

demonstrated background and interest

in the antitrust issues to be addressed,

(2) a balance in point of view or

professional perspective, (3)

geographical balance, and (4)

nondiscrimination on the basis of race,

color, national origin, religion, age, or

sexual orientation.

The International Competitiveness

Advisory Committee will function

solely as an advisory board in

compliance with the provisions of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its

charter will be filed in accordance with

the provisions of the Act.

CONTACT PERSON: Charles S. Stark,

Chief, Foreign Commerce Section,

Antitrust Division, Room 10024 Patrick

Henry Building, 601 D Street NW.,

Washington, DC 20530; (202) 514–2464.

Joel I. Klein,

Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust

Division.

[FR Doc. 97–27204 Filed 10–14–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

October 9, 1997.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has

submitted the following public

information collection requests (ICRs) to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,

44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of each

individual ICR, with applicable

supporting documentation, may be

obtained by calling the Department of

Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer,

Theresa M. O’Malley ((202) 219–5096

ext. 143) or by E-Mail to O’MalleyTheresa@dol.gov. Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219–4720

between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern

time, Monday-Friday.

Comments should be sent to Office of

Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM,

ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, POWBA, or

VETS, Office of Management and

Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC

20503 ((202) 395–7316), within 30 days

from the date of this publication in the

Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in

comments which:

• Evaluate whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have

practical utility;

• Evaluate the accuracy of the

agency’s estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated,

electronic, mechanical, or other

technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of

responses.

Agency: Pension Welfare Benefits

Administration.

Title: Prohibited Transaction

Exemption 80–83.

OMB Number: 1210–0064

(reinstatement).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households; Business or other for-profit;

Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 25.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 1.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs. 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.