80 FR 51805 - Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Microbial Rules (Renewal)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-21135

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the Microbial Rules (EPA ICR No. 1895.09, OMB Control No. 2040-0205) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2015. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 17040) on March 31, 2015, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is provided in this renewal notice, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0442; FRL 9932-00-OEI]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Microbial Rules (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted 
an information collection request (ICR) for the Microbial Rules (EPA 
ICR No. 1895.09, OMB Control No. 2040-0205) to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a 
proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through 
August 31, 2015. Public comments were previously requested via the 
Federal Register (80 FR 17040) on March 31, 2015, during a 60-day 
comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public 
comments. A fuller description of the ICR is provided in this renewal 
notice, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An 
Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to 
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before September 25, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OW-2011-0442, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method), by email to [email protected] or by mail to: EPA 
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to 
[email protected]. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for 
EPA.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the 
public docket without change including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information 
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Roland, Drinking Water 
Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, 
(4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-4588: fax number: 202-
564-3755; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Supporting documents which explain in 
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in 
the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at 
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, 
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone 
number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional 
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The Microbial Rules Renewal ICR examines public water 
system, air carrier and primacy agency burden and costs for 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements in support of the microbial 
drinking water regulations. These recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements are mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR parts 141 and 
142. The following microbial regulations are included: the Surface 
Water Treatment Rule (SWTR), the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), the Revised 
Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), the Interim Enhanced Surface Water 
Treatment Rule (IESWTR), the Filter Backwash Recycling Rule (FBRR), the 
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR), the Long 
Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR), the Ground 
Water Rule (GWR) and the Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR). Future 
microbial-related rulemakings will be added to this consolidated ICR 
after the regulations are promulgated and the initial, rule-specific, 
ICRs are due to expire.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this action are public water systems, air carriers and primacy 
agencies.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory for compliance with 
40 CFR parts 141 and 142.
    Estimated number of respondents: 149,864 (total).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., on occasion, 
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually).

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    Total estimated burden: 14,683,598 hours (per year). Burden is 
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    TTotal estimated cost: $652,507,000 (per year), includes 
$21,982,000 annualized capital and $88,035,000 operation & maintenance 
costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase of 913,658 hours in 
the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This increase is a result of inclusion of the RTCR 
burden (839,526 hours) and expanded implementation requirements for the 
GWR and LT2ESWTR; updating relevant baseline information for each rule 
with the most current and accurate information available (e.g., Public 
Water System inventories); and, updating burden to incorporate the 
results of consultation with stakeholders. Where appropriate and 
available, estimated violation, waiver and other associated rates have 
also been updated to reflect current information on rule compliance.

Courtney Kerwin,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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DC. The telephone number for the monitor during the ICR period of 2015– the comment includes profanity, threats,
Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For 2017. information claimed to be Confidential
additional information about EPA’s Business Information (CBI) or other
Courtney Kerwin,
public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ information whose disclosure is
Acting Director, Collection Strategies
dockets. restricted by statute.
Division.
Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act [FR Doc. 2015–21136 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(SDWA), as amended in 1996, requires Kevin Roland, Drinking Water
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EPA to establish criteria for a program Protection Division, Office of Ground
to monitor not more than 30 Water and Drinking Water, (4606M),
unregulated contaminants every five ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
years. Information collected under the AGENCY Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
program supports Agency decision DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–
making regarding whether or not to [EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0442; FRL 9932–00– 4588: fax number: 202–564–3755; email
regulate particular contaminants in OEI] address: roland.kevin@epa.gov.
drinking water. UCMR 3 addresses the Information Collection Request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
third group of 30 contaminants and was Submitted to OMB for Review and Supporting documents which explain in
published in the Federal Register on Approval; Comment Request; detail the information that the EPA will
May 2, 2012. Microbial Rules (Renewal) be collecting are available in the public
UCMR 3 ‘‘Assessment Monitoring’’ docket for this ICR. The docket can be
began in January 2013 and continues AGENCY: Environmental Protection viewed online at www.regulations.gov
through December 2015 for all large Agency (EPA). or in person at the EPA Docket Center,
systems (those systems serving 10,001 to ACTION: Notice. WJC West, Room 3334, 1301
100,000 people) and very large systems Constitution Ave. NW., Washington,
(those systems serving more than SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental
DC. The telephone number for the
100,000 people), and for a nationally Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted
Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For
representative sample of 800 small an information collection request (ICR)
additional information about EPA’s
public water systems (PWSs) (those for the Microbial Rules (EPA ICR No.
public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/
serving 10,000 or fewer people). The 1895.09, OMB Control No. 2040–0205)
dockets.
‘‘Screening Survey’’ began in January to the Office of Management and Budget
Abstract: The Microbial Rules
2013 and continues through December (OMB) for review and approval in
Renewal ICR examines public water
2015 for all very large systems, 320 accordance with the Paperwork
system, air carrier and primacy agency
randomly-selected large systems, and Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et
burden and costs for recordkeeping and
480 randomly selected small systems. seq.). This is a proposed extension of
reporting requirements in support of the
‘‘Pre-Screen Testing’’ began in January the ICR, which is currently approved
microbial drinking water regulations.
2013 and continues through December through August 31, 2015. Public
These recordkeeping and reporting
2015 for a sample of 800 very small comments were previously requested
requirements are mandatory for
(systems serving 1,000 or fewer people) via the Federal Register (80 FR 17040)
compliance with 40 CFR parts 141 and
undisinfected ground water systems. on March 31, 2015, during a 60-day
142. The following microbial
comment period. This notice allows for
Form Numbers: None. regulations are included: the Surface
an additional 30 days for public
Respondents/affected entities: Public Water Treatment Rule (SWTR), the Total
comments. A fuller description of the
Water Systems (PWSs) and States, Coliform Rule (TCR), the Revised Total
ICR is provided in this renewal notice,
territories and tribes with primacy to Coliform Rule (RTCR), the Interim
including its estimated burden and cost
administer the regulatory program for Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
to the public. An Agency may not
PWSs under SDWA. (IESWTR), the Filter Backwash
conduct or sponsor and a person is not
Respondent’s obligation to respond: Recycling Rule (FBRR), the Long Term
required to respond to a collection of
Mandatory. The information collection 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment
information unless it displays a
is carried out per Section 1445(a) of Rule (LT1ESWTR), the Long Term 2
currently valid OMB control number.
SDWA. Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
DATES: Additional comments may be (LT2ESWTR), the Ground Water Rule
Estimated number of respondents: submitted on or before September 25,
There are approximately 6,351 (GWR) and the Aircraft Drinking Water
2015. Rule (ADWR). Future microbial-related
respondents to UCMR 3, including
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, rulemakings will be added to this
approximately 2,098 PWSs that will
monitor during the ICR years of 2015– referencing Docket ID Number EPA– consolidated ICR after the regulations
2017, and 56 states and primacy agents. HQ–OW–2011–0442, to (1) EPA online are promulgated and the initial, rule-
using www.regulations.gov (our specific, ICRs are due to expire.
Frequency of response: On occasion. preferred method), by email to OW- Form Numbers: None.
Total estimated burden: 17,902 hours Docket@epa.gov or by mail to: EPA Respondents/affected entities: Entities
per year. Burden is defined at 5 CFR Docket Center, Environmental potentially affected by this action are
1320.03(b). Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, public water systems, air carriers and
Total estimated cost: $7,449,927 per 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., primacy agencies.
year, including $6,546,967 in non-labor Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via Respondent’s obligation to respond:
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costs. email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR
Changes in the Estimates: There is a Address comments to OMB Desk Officer parts 141 and 142.
decrease of 22,765 hours in the total for EPA. Estimated number of respondents:
estimated respondent burden compared EPA’s policy is that all comments 149,864 (total).
with the existing ICR. This decrease is received will be included in the public Frequency of response: Varies by
an adjustment to estimates due to the docket without change including any requirement (i.e., on occasion, monthly,
reduced number of PWSs that have to personal information provided, unless quarterly, semi-annually and annually).

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Total estimated burden: 14,683,598 leadership, the term ‘‘Chair’’ has been dignity and respect. The Board also
hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 replaced with ‘‘Chairman.’’ Second, a provides guidance to Agency
CFR 1320.03(b). parenthetical has been added to one of management and staff for deciding and
TTotal estimated cost: $652,507,000 the bases of discrimination to read, ‘‘sex taking action in these critical areas.
(per year), includes $21,982,000 (including sexual orientation),’’ to
IMPORTANCE
annualized capital and $88,035,000 clarify EEOC’s jurisdiction after the
operation & maintenance costs. recent issuance of Baldwin v. Dep’t of Unquestionably, the employees who
Changes in the Estimates: There is an Transportation, EEOC Appeal No. comprise the FCA are its most important
increase of 913,658 hours in the total 1020133080 (July 16, 2015). Finally, resource. The Board fully recognizes
estimated respondent burden compared several stylistic, nonsubstantive changes that the Agency draws its strength from
with the ICR currently approved by were made. the dedication, experience, and
OMB. This increase is a result of The text of the updated Policy diversity of its employees. The Board is
inclusion of the RTCR burden (839,526 Statement is set forth below in its firmly committed to taking whatever
hours) and expanded implementation entirety. All FCA Board policy steps are needed to protect the rights of
requirements for the GWR and statements may be viewed on FCA’s its staff and to carrying out programs
LT2ESWTR; updating relevant baseline Web site. From www.fca.gov, select that foster the development of each
information for each rule with the most ‘‘Laws & Regulations,’’ then select ‘‘FCA employee’s potential. We believe an
current and accurate information Handbook,’’ then select ‘‘FCA Board investment in efforts that strongly
available (e.g., Public Water System Policy Statements.’’ promote EEOD will prevent the conflict
inventories); and, updating burden to and the high costs of correction for
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
incorporate the results of consultation taking no, or inadequate, action in these
AND DIVERSITY
with stakeholders. Where appropriate areas.
and available, estimated violation, NV–15–10 THE FARM CREDIT
waiver and other associated rates have FCA–PS–62 ADMINISTRATION (FCA) BOARD
also been updated to reflect current ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING POLICY
information on rule compliance. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2015. STATEMENT:
EFFECT ON PREVIOUS ACTION:
It is the policy of the FCA to prohibit
Courtney Kerwin, Replaces FCA–PS–62 [NV 14–15] dated
discrimination in Agency policies,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies August 26, 2014 (79 FR 50908, 8/26/14).
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Title VII program practices, and operations.
Division.
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Employees, applicants for employment,
[FR Doc. 2015–21135 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am]
amended (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); Age and members of the public who seek to
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Discrimination in Employment Act (29 take part in FCA programs, activities,
U.S.C. 621 et seq.); Rehabilitation Act of and services will be treated fairly. The
1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 721 et FCA Board Chairman and Chief
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately
seq.); Equal Pay Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.
[NV–15–10 (8–18–2015)] 206(d)); Civil Service Reform Act of responsible for ensuring that FCA meets
1978 (5 U.S.C. 3112); Notification and all EEOD requirements and initiatives in
Equal Employment Opportunity and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination accordance with laws and regulations,
Diversity and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR to maintain a workplace that is free from
Act) (5 U.S.C. 2301); Genetic discrimination and that values all
AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. employees. FCA, under the appropriate
Information Nondiscrimination Act of
ACTION: Policy statement. laws and regulations, will:
2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); section
5.9 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as • Ensure equal employment
SUMMARY: The Farm Credit opportunity based on merit and
Administration (FCA) Board recently amended (12 U.S.C. 2243); Executive
Order 11478 (Equal Employment qualification, without discrimination
updated its Policy Statement on Equal because of race, color, religion, sex
Employment Opportunity and Diversity. Opportunity in the Federal
Government), as amended by Executive (including sexual orientation), age (40 or
DATES: Effective date: August 18, 2015. older), national origin, disability, status
Orders 13087 and 13152 to include
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as a parent, genetic information, or
prohibitions on discrimination based on
Thais Burlew, Director of Equal sexual orientation and status as a filing of a complaint, participation in
Employment Opportunity and parent; Executive Order 13166 discrimination or harassment complaint
Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, (Improving Access to Services for proceedings, or other opposition to
1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean Persons with Limited English discrimination;
Virginia 22102–5090, (703) 883–4290, Proficiency); 29 CFR part 1614; Equal • Provide for the prompt and fair
TTY (703) 883–4352. Employment Opportunity Commission consideration of complaints of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: While not Management Directives. discrimination;
required by law, the Equal Employment THE FARM CREDIT • Make reasonable accommodations
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has ADMINISTRATION BOARD HEREBY for qualified applicants for employment
determined that reissuance of an ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING POLICY and employees with physical or mental
agency’s EEO policy statement each STATEMENT: disabilities under law;
fiscal year is a symbol of the agency • Make reasonable accommodations
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leadership’s commitment to EEO and PURPOSE based on applicants’ and employees’
Diversity principles. The FCA The Farm Credit Administration (FCA religious beliefs or practices, consistent
conducted its annual review of Policy or Agency) Board reaffirms its with Title VII;
Statement FCA–PS–62 on Equal commitment to Equal Employment • Provide an environment free from
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity harassment to all employees;
Diversity and made several minor (EEOD) and its belief that all FCA • Create and maintain an
changes. First, due to the change in FCA employees should be treated with organizational culture that recognizes,

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Additional comments may be submitted on or before September 25, 2015.
Contact		Kevin Roland, Drinking Water Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, (4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-4588: fax number: 202-
FR Citation		80 FR 51805