81 FR 65634 - Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Information Requirements for New Marine Compression Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 185 (September 23, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 185 (September 23, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-23149 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 65634-65636] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23149] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0246; FRL-9952-98-OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Information Requirements for New Marine Compression Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Information Requirements for New Marine Compression Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder'' (EPA ICR No. 2345.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0641) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and [[Page 65635]] approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2016. 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: Comments must be submitted on or before November 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR-2013-0246, 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. 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: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Code 6405A, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax number: 202-343-2804; 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, EPA 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. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) 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; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: For this ICR, EPA is seeking a revision to an existing package with a three year extension. Title II of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.; CAA), charges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines that comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. Under this ICR, EPA collects information necessary to (1) issue certificates of compliance with emission statements, and (2) verify compliance with various programs and regulatory provisions pertaining to marine compression-ignition engines with a specific engine displacement at or above 30 liters per cylinder, also referred to as Category 3 engines. To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production engines, including detailed descriptions of emission control systems and test data. This information is organized by ``engine family'' groups expected to have similar emission characteristics. There are recordkeeping requirements of up to eight years. The Act also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have successfully translated their certified prototypes into mass produced engines, and that these engines comply with emission standards throughout their useful lives. Under the Production Line Testing Program (``PLT Program''), manufacturers of Category 3 engines are required to test each engine at the sea trial of the vessel in which the engine is installed or within the first 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first. This self- audit program allows manufacturers to monitor compliance and minimize the cost of correcting errors through early detection. In addition, owners and operators of marine vessels with Category 3 engines must record certain information and send minimal annual notifications to EPA to show that engine maintenance and adjustments have not caused engines to be noncompliant. From time to time, EPA may test in-use engines to verify compliance with emission standards throughout the marine engine's useful life and may ask for information about the engine family to be tested. The information requested is collected by the Diesel Engine Compliance Center (DECC), Compliance Division (CD), Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation, EPA. Besides DECC and CD, this information could be used by the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and the Department of Justice for enforcement purposes. Proprietary information is kept confidential in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), EPA regulations at 40 CFR parts 2 and 1042.915, and class determinations issued by EPA's Office of General Counsel. Non-confidential business information may be disclosed as requested under FOIA. That information may be used by trade associations, environmental groups, and the public. Most of the information is collected in electronic format and stored in CD's databases. Form Numbers: 5900-90 (Annual Production Report); 5900-297 (PLT CumSum Report); 5900-298 (PLT Non-CumSum Report); 5900-124 (Application for Certification). Respondents/Affected Entities: Respondents are manufacturers of marine compression-ignition engines above 30 liters per cylinder and the owners or operators of the vessels in which those engines are installed, within the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes: 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 336611 (Manufacturers of Marine Vessels); 811310 (Engine Repair and Maintenance); 483 (Water transportation, freight and passenger). Respondent's Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Manufacturers must respond to this collection if they wish to sell and/or operate their Category 3 engines in the U.S., as prescribed by Section 206(a) of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7521) and 40 CFR part 1042. Certification reporting is mandatory (Section 206(a) of CAA (42 U.S.C. 7521) and 40 CFR part 1042, subpart C). PLT reporting is mandatory (Section 206(b)(1) of CAA and 40 CFR part 1042, subpart D). [[Page 65636]] Estimated Number of Respondents: 201 (total, including engine manufacturers, owners and operators). Frequency of Response: Quarterly, Annually, On Occasion, depending on the type of response. Total Estimated Burden: 24,813 hours per year. Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total Estimated Cost: $1,931,765 (per year), includes an estimated $734,588 annualized capital or maintenance and operational costs. Changes in Estimates: To date, there are no changes in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. However, EPA is evaluating information that may lead to a change in the estimates. After EPA has evaluated this information, burden estimates may slightly decrease due to the fact that EPA has received fewer applications for certification of Category 3 engine families than previously estimated. Cost estimates may increase due to inflation and labor rate changes. Dated: September 19, 2016. Byron J. 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respondent is expected to be aware of Annual Estimated Reporting and of the EA. DOE is requesting public
relevant aspects of the company’s Recordkeeping Cost Burden: There is no input on the scope of the EA for Project
charging infrastructure and program if cost associated with reporting and Icebreaker.
such exists, such that the gathering of recordkeeping. The notice of public scoping for the
information is not expected to be very Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 13233; 42 EA and a description of the proposed
resource consuming. DOE will continue U.S.C. 13252(a)–(b); 42 U.S.C. 13255. project is available for review at:
to compile and issue an annual progress Issued in Washington, DC, on September
www.energy.gov/node/2001046.
update that would provide an update on 16, 2016. DATES:
the Workplace Charging Challenge Michael R. Berube, Meeting: DOE will hold a public
program partners’ activities, as well as meeting on September 28, 2016 from
Director, Vehicle Technologies Office, Energy
report on metrics DOE is evaluating Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Lakewood,
related to energy consumption, costs, Ohio.
[FR Doc. 2016–22975 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am]
numbers of employers in the program, Comments: Comments regarding
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
and best practices that can be identified scoping must be received on or before
for the purpose of helping others take October 21, 2016.
steps to deploy charging infrastructure. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ADDRESSES:
The following are reports and Meeting: The public meeting will be
documents available to date: Office of Energy Efficiency and held at the Lakewood Park Woman’s
• Workplace Charging Challenge 2014 Renewable Energy Club Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave,
Progress Update: Employers Take Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Charge Notice of Public Scoping, Request for Written Comments: Written comments
• Workplace Charging Challenge Mid- Comment, and Announcement of should be sent to Roak Parker at U.S.
Program Review: Employees Plug In Public Scoping Meeting for the U.S. Department of Energy, 15013 Denver
• Plug-In Electric Vehicle Handbook for Department of Energy Environmental West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, or by
Workplace Charging Hosts Assessment for Project Icebreaker email to ProjectIcebreaker@ee.doe.gov.
• Install and Manage Workplace (DOE/EA–2045)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charging
• Costs Associated With Non- AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Requests for additional information
Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of should be directed to Roak Parker at
Equipment Energy. ProjectIcebreaker@ee.doe.gov. The
ACTION: Notice of public scoping, notice is available for viewing at:
The Challenge effort will continue to request for comment, and www.energy.gov/node/2001046.
rely on data the Partners will provide announcement of public scoping Statutory Authority: National
via an online response tool. The data meeting. Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C.
collection would continue to address 4321 et seq.).
the following topic areas: (1) Charging SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
infrastructure and use; (2) employee Energy (DOE) is proposing to authorize Issued in Golden, CO, on September 14,
the expenditure of federal funding for 2016.
PEV ownership and PEV knowledge;
and (3) feedback on the Challenge. the design, construction, operation, Lori A. Gray,
The data would continue to be maintenance, and decommissioning of NEPA Division Director, Office of Energy
compiled for the purpose of assessing ‘‘Project Icebreaker,’’ a 20-megawatt Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
and setting forth in the annual progress offshore wind renewable energy project [FR Doc. 2016–22973 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am]
updates the Workplace Charging that would be located in Lake Erie, BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
Challenge program’s impact in terms of approximately 8 miles off Cleveland,
increasing both the number of Ohio. The proposed project would
employers offering workplace charging consist of up to six wind turbine ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
and the deployment of EVSEs and PEVs. generators and the necessary electrical AGENCY
As is done presently, the data and transmission facilities (i.e. underwater
subsequent analyses will allow DOE to and underground cable) to connect to [EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0246; FRL–9952–98–
compare historical records dynamically, OAR]
the Cleveland Public Power Lake Road
and provide the opportunity for DOE to Substation. The Army Corps of Proposed Information Collection
determine annual progress toward Engineers (USACE) anticipates receiving Request; Comment Request;
Workplace Charging Challenge goals. an application pursuant to Section 404 Information Requirements for New
Calculation of progress and impacts will of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 Marine Compression Ignition Engines
continue to be undertaken on an annual of the Rivers and Harbors Act for the at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder
basis. proposed project. The U.S. Coast Guard
The Workplace Charging Challenge (USCG) is responsible for reviewing AGENCY: Environmental Protection
program is targeted at U.S. employers. impacts related to navigation and the Agency (EPA).
Providing initial baseline information USCG mission. ACTION: Notice.
for each participating employer, which Pursuant to the requirements of the
occurs only once, is expected to take 1.5 National Environmental Policy Act SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
hours. Follow-up questions and (NEPA), DOE is preparing an Agency is planning to submit an
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clarifications for the purpose of Environmental Assessment (EA) to information collection request (ICR),
ensuring accurate analyses may take up identify and analyze potential impacts ‘‘Information Requirements for New
to 3.5 hours; (5) Annual Estimated to the human environment that may Marine Compression Ignition Engines at
Number of Respondents: 400; (6) occur if DOE authorizes the expenditure or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder’’ (EPA
Annual Estimated Number of Total of federal funding in support of Project ICR No. 2345.04, OMB Control No.
Responses: 400; (7) Annual Estimated Icebreaker. The USACE and the USCG 2060–0641) to the Office of Management
Number of Burden Hours: 2,000; (8) are cooperating agencies in preparation and Budget (OMB) for review and
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Estimated Number of Respondents: For technical information contact: • The chemical substance or
201 (total, including engine Greg Schweer, Chemical Control significant new use presents an
manufacturers, owners and operators). Division (7405M), Office of Pollution unreasonable risk of injury to health or
Frequency of Response: Quarterly, Prevention and Toxics, Environmental the environment;
Annually, On Occasion, depending on Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania • The information available to EPA is
the type of response. Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; insufficient to permit a reasoned
Total Estimated Burden: 24,813 hours telephone number: 202–564–8469; evaluation of the health and
per year. Burden is defined at 5 CFR email address: Schweer.Greg@epa.gov. environmental effects of the chemical
1320.03(b). For general information contact: The substance or significant new use;
Total Estimated Cost: $1,931,765 (per TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 • The information available to EPA is
year), includes an estimated $734,588 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY insufficient to permit a reasoned
annualized capital or maintenance and 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– evaluation of the health and
operational costs. 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ environmental effects and the chemical
Changes in Estimates: To date, there epa.gov. substance or significant new use may
are no changes in the total estimated SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: present an unreasonable risk of injury to
respondent burden compared with the health or the environment;
ICR currently approved by OMB. I. General Information • The chemical substance is or will
However, EPA is evaluating information A. Does this action apply to me? be produced in substantial quantities,
that may lead to a change in the and such substance either enters or may
estimates. After EPA has evaluated this This action is directed to the public reasonably be anticipated to enter the
information, burden estimates may in general. As such, the Agency has not environment in substantial quantities or
slightly decrease due to the fact that attempted to describe the specific there is or may be significant or
EPA has received fewer applications for entities that this action may apply to. substantial human exposure to the
certification of Category 3 engine Although others may be affected, this substance; or
action applies directly to the submitters
families than previously estimated. Cost • The chemical substance or
estimates may increase due to inflation of the PMNs addressed in this action.
significant new use is not likely to
and labor rate changes. B. How can I get copies of this document present an unreasonable risk of injury to
Dated: September 19, 2016. and other related information? health or the environment.
Byron J. Bunker, The docket for this action, identified Unreasonable risk findings must be
Director, Compliance Division, Office of by docket identification (ID) number made without consideration of costs or
Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0511 is available other non-risk factors, including an
and Radiation. at http://www.regulations.gov or at the unreasonable risk to a potentially
[FR Doc. 2016–23149 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] Office of Pollution Prevention and exposed or susceptible subpopulation
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), identified as relevant under the
Environmental Protection Agency conditions of use. The term ‘‘conditions
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William of use’’ is defined in TSCA section 3 to
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 mean ‘‘the circumstances, as determined
AGENCY Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, by the Administrator, under which a
DC. The Public Reading Room is open chemical substance is intended, known,
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0511; FRL–9952–95]
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday or reasonably foreseen to be
Certain New Chemicals or Significant through Friday, excluding legal manufactured, processed, distributed in
New Uses; Statements of Findings for holidays. The telephone number for the commerce, used, or disposed of.’’
September 2016 Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, EPA is required under TSCA section
and the telephone number for the OPPT 5(g) to publish in the Federal Register
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review a statement of its findings after its
Agency (EPA). the visitor instructions and additional review of a TSCA section 5(a) notice
ACTION: Notice. information about the docket available when EPA makes a finding that a new
at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. chemical substance or significant new
SUMMARY: Section 5(g) of the Toxic use is not likely to present an
Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires II. What action is the Agency taking? unreasonable risk of injury to health or
EPA to publish in the Federal Register This document lists the statements of the environment. Such statements apply
a statement of its findings after its findings made by EPA after review of to premanufacture notices (PMNs),
review of TSCA section 5(a) notices notices submitted under TSCA section microbial commercial activity notices
when EPA makes a finding that a new 5(a) that certain new chemical (MCANs), and significant new use
chemical substance or significant new substances or significant new uses are notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA
use is not likely to present an not likely to present an unreasonable under TSCA section 5.
unreasonable risk of injury to health or risk of injury to health or the Anyone who plans to manufacture
the environment. Such statements apply environment. This document presents (which includes import) a new chemical
to premanufacture notices (PMNs), statements of findings made by EPA substance for a non-exempt commercial
microbial commercial activity notices during the period from June 22, 2016 to purpose, and any manufacturer or
(MCANs), and significant new use processor wishing to engage in a use of
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September 19, 2016.
notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA a chemical substance designated by EPA
under TSCA section 5. This document III. What is the Agency’s authority for as a significant new use, must submit a
presents statements of findings made by taking this action? notice to EPA at least 90 days before
EPA on TSCA section 5(a) notices TSCA section 5(a)(3) requires EPA to commencing manufacture of the new
during the period from June 22, 2016 to review a TSCA section 5(a) notice and chemical substance, or before
September 19, 2016. make one of the following specific manufacture or processing, for the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: findings: significant new use.
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| Contact | Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Code 6405A, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65634 |
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