81 FR 76584 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing Collection (EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070-0189); Comment Request
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 213 (November 3, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26619 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 213 (Thursday, November 3, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 76584-76585] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26619] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0111; FRL-9950-33] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing Collection (EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070- 0189); Comment Request AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR, entitled: ``Safer Choice Logo Redesign Consultations'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070-0189, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2017. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0111, by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Wen Chen, Chemistry, Economics & Sustainable Strategies Division (7406-M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8849; email address: [email protected]. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave. Rochester., NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email address: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. 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. [[Page 76585]] 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply to? Title: Safer Choice Logo Redesign Consultations. ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2487.02. OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0189. ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February 28, 2017. 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: This information collection supports the consultation process by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will refine and enhance its logo redesign and education approach for the Safer Choice Product Recognition Program (Safer Choice program), formerly known as the Design for the Environment Program. The Safer Choice program recognizes products where all ingredients meet EPA's stringent requirements for human health and the environment as found in the Safer Choice Standard. Under the encouragement of the current program, leading companies have already made great progress in developing safer, highly effective chemical products. Since the program's inception in 1997, formulators have been using the program as a portal to OPPT's unique chemical expertise, information resources, and guidance on greener chemistry. Safer Choice partners enjoy Agency recognition, including the use of the Safer Choice label on qualifying products. The Safer Choice program adopted a new logo in March 2015 in response to stakeholder feedback. Following the launch of the new logo, EPA will conduct consumer surveys to gauge consumer recognition of the new logo and understand how the new logo and educational activities are diffusing over time and changing purchasing decisions. This ICR will enable Safer Choice to collect feedback from consumers through focus groups and online surveys and integrate it into the program, which will help to strengthen the visibility of the logo and program, improve product recognition among formulators and partners, and further promote chemical safety. Responses to the collection of information are voluntary. Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2. Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between 0.17 hours and 2.0 hours per response depending upon the nature of the respondent. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this ICR are individual adult consumers who are members of the general population. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 2,330. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.0. Estimated total annual burden hours: 777 hours. Estimated total annual costs: $29,513. This includes an estimated burden cost of $29,513 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is a decrease of 1,220 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease reflects a reduction in the total number of responses because EPA will conduct fewer consumer online surveys. This change is an adjustment. IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR? 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 pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: October 27, 2016. James Jones, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2016-26619 Filed 11-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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AGENCY East Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. 2017. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
NW., Washington, DC 20004. for review and approval, EPA is
[EPA–HQ–OARM–2016–0210; FRL–9954– Telephone: 202–564–2294. The meeting soliciting comments on specific aspects
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is open to the public, with limited of the proposed information collection
National and Governmental Advisory seating on a first-come, first-served that is summarized in this document.
Committees to the U.S. Representative basis. The ICR and accompanying material are
to the Commission for Environmental FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: available in the docket for public review
Cooperation Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal and comment.
Officer, carrillo.oscar@epa.gov, 202– DATES: Comments must be received on
AGENCY: Environmental Protection 564–0347, U.S. EPA, Federal Advisory or before January 3, 2017.
Agency (EPA). Committee Management Division ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
ACTION: Notice of advisory committee (1601–M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue identified by docket identification (ID)
meeting. NW., Washington, DC 20004. number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0111, by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests one of the following methods:
SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, the to make oral comments, or provide
written comments to the NAC/GAC www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) instructions for submitting comments.
gives notice of a meeting of the National should be sent to Oscar Carrillo at
carrillo.oscar@epa.gov by Tuesday, Do not submit electronically any
Advisory Committee (NAC) and information you consider to be
Governmental Advisory Committee November 8, 2016. The meeting is open
to the public, with limited seating on a Confidential Business Information (CBI)
(GAC) to the U.S. Representative to the or other information whose disclosure is
North American Commission for first-come, first-served basis. Members
of the public wishing to participate in restricted by statute.
Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The • Mail: Document Control Office
National and Governmental Advisory the teleconference should contact Oscar
Carrillo at carrillo.oscar@epa.gov or (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention
Committees advise the EPA and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental
Administrator in her capacity as the (202) 564–0347 by Nov. 8, 20116.
Meeting Access: For information on Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
U.S. Representative to the CEC Council. Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
access or services for individuals with
The committees are authorized under • Hand Delivery: To make special
disabilities, please contact Oscar
Articles 17 and 18 of the North arrangements for hand delivery or
Carrillo at 202–564–0347 or
American Agreement on Environmental delivery of boxed information, please
carrillo.oscar@epa.gov. To request
Cooperation (NAAEC), North American follow the instructions at http://
accommodation of a disability, please
Free Trade Agreement Implementation www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
contact Oscar Carrillo, preferably at
Act, Public Law 103–182, and as Additional instructions on
least 10 days prior to the meeting, to
directed by Executive Order 12915, commenting or visiting the docket,
give EPA as much time as possible to
entitled ‘‘Federal Implementation of the along with more information about
process your request.
North American Agreement on dockets generally, is available at http://
Environmental Cooperation.’’ The NAC Dated: October 25, 2016.
www.epa.gov/dockets.
is composed of 16 members Oscar Carrillo,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
representing academia, environmental Designated Federal Officer.
technical information contact: Wen
non-governmental organizations, and [FR Doc. 2016–26611 Filed 11–2–16; 8:45 am] Chen, Chemistry, Economics &
private industry. The GAC consists of 14 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Sustainable Strategies Division (7406–
members representing state, local, and M), Office of Pollution Prevention and
tribal governments. The committees are Toxics, Environmental Protection
responsible for providing advice to the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
U.S. Representative on a wide range of AGENCY Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone
strategic, scientific, technological, [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0111; FRL–9950–33] number: (202) 564–8849; email address:
regulatory, and economic issues related wen.chen@epa.gov.
to implementation and further Agency Information Collection For general information contact: The
elaboration of the NAAEC. Activities; Proposed Renewal of an TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422
The purpose of the meeting is to Existing Collection (EPA ICR No. South Clinton Ave. Rochester., NY
provide advice on issues related to the 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070– 14620; telephone number: (202) 554–
CEC’s 2016–17 Draft Operational Plan, 0189); Comment Request 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@
youth engagement, and other trade and epa.gov.
environment issues in North America. AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The meeting will also include a public
comment session. The agenda, meeting ACTION: Notice. I. What information is EPA particularly
materials, and general information about SUMMARY: In compliance with the interested in?
the NAC and GAC will be available at Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A)
http://www2.epa.gov/faca/nac-gac. document announces that EPA is (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA
DATES: The National and Governmental planning to submit an Information specifically solicits comments and
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Advisory Committees will hold an open Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of information to enable it to:
meeting on Wednesday, November 16, Management and Budget (OMB). The 1. Evaluate whether the proposed
2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and ICR, entitled: ‘‘Safer Choice Logo collection of information is necessary
Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:00 Redesign Consultations’’ and identified for the proper performance of the
a.m. until 3:00 p.m. by EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB functions of the Agency, including
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Control No. 2070–0189, represents the whether the information will have
the U.S. EPA, Conference Room 1117A, renewal of an existing ICR that is practical utility.
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2. Evaluate the accuracy of the formulators have been using the compared with that identified in the ICR
Agency’s estimates of the burden of the program as a portal to OPPT’s unique currently approved by OMB. This
proposed collection of information, chemical expertise, information decrease reflects a reduction in the total
including the validity of the resources, and guidance on greener number of responses because EPA will
methodology and assumptions used. chemistry. Safer Choice partners enjoy conduct fewer consumer online surveys.
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and Agency recognition, including the use of This change is an adjustment.
clarity of the information to be the Safer Choice label on qualifying
collected. IV. What is the next step in the process
products.
4. Minimize the burden of the The Safer Choice program adopted a for this ICR?
collection of information on those who new logo in March 2015 in response to EPA will consider the comments
are to respond, including through the stakeholder feedback. Following the received and amend the ICR as
use of appropriate automated electronic, launch of the new logo, EPA will appropriate. The final ICR package will
mechanical, or other technological conduct consumer surveys to gauge then be submitted to OMB for review
collection techniques or other forms of consumer recognition of the new logo and approval pursuant to 5 CFR
information technology, e.g., permitting and understand how the new logo and 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal
electronic submission of responses. In educational activities are diffusing over Register document pursuant to 5 CFR
particular, EPA is requesting comments time and changing purchasing 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the
from very small businesses (those that decisions. This ICR will enable Safer submission of the ICR to OMB and the
employ less than 25) on examples of Choice to collect feedback from opportunity to submit additional
specific additional efforts that EPA consumers through focus groups and comments to OMB. If you have any
could make to reduce the paperwork online surveys and integrate it into the questions about this ICR or the approval
burden for very small businesses program, which will help to strengthen process, please contact the technical
affected by this collection. the visibility of the logo and program, person listed under FOR FURTHER
II. What information collection activity improve product recognition among INFORMATION CONTACT.
or ICR does this action apply to? formulators and partners, and further Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
promote chemical safety.
Title: Safer Choice Logo Redesign Responses to the collection of Dated: October 27, 2016.
Consultations. information are voluntary. Respondents James Jones,
ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2487.02. may claim all or part of a notice Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical
OMB control number: OMB Control Safety and Pollution Prevention.
confidential. EPA will disclose
No. 2070–0189. [FR Doc. 2016–26619 Filed 11–2–16; 8:45 am]
ICR status: This ICR is currently information that is covered by a claim
scheduled to expire on February 28, of confidentiality only to the extent BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
2017. An Agency may not conduct or permitted by, and in accordance with,
sponsor, and a person is not required to the procedures in TSCA section 14 and
respond to, a collection of information, 40 CFR part 2. FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
Burden statement: The annual public
unless it displays a currently valid OMB Farm Credit Administration Board;
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
control number. The OMB control Sunshine Act; Regular Meeting
this collection of information is
numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40
estimated to range between 0.17 hours
of the Code of Federal Regulations AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.
and 2.0 hours per response depending
(CFR), after appearing in the Federal SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given,
upon the nature of the respondent.
Register when approved, are listed in 40 pursuant to the Government in the
Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
CFR part 9, are displayed either by Sunshine Act, of the regular meeting of
The ICR, which is available in the
publication in the Federal Register or the Farm Credit Administration Board
docket along with other related
by other appropriate means, such as on (Board).
materials, provides a detailed
the related collection instrument or explanation of the collection activities DATES: The regular meeting of the Board
form, if applicable. The display of OMB and the burden estimate that is only will be held at the offices of the Farm
control numbers for certain EPA briefly summarized here: Credit Administration in McLean,
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Respondents/Affected Entities: Virginia, on November 10, 2016, from
part 9. Entities potentially affected by this ICR 9:00 a.m. until such time as the Board
Abstract: This information collection concludes its business.
are individual adult consumers who are
supports the consultation process by
members of the general population. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit
which the U.S. Environmental Estimated total number of potential
Protection Agency (EPA) will refine and Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive,
respondents: 2,330. McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. Submit
enhance its logo redesign and education Frequency of response: On occasion.
approach for the Safer Choice Product attendance requests via email to
Estimated total average number of VisitorRequest@FCA.gov. See
Recognition Program (Safer Choice responses for each respondent: 1.0. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further
program), formerly known as the Design Estimated total annual burden hours:
for the Environment Program. The Safer information about attendance requests.
777 hours.
Choice program recognizes products Estimated total annual costs: $29,513. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale
where all ingredients meet EPA’s This includes an estimated burden cost L. Aultman, Secretary to the Farm
stringent requirements for human health Credit Administration Board, (703) 883–
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of $29,513 and an estimated cost of $0
and the environment as found in the for capital investment or maintenance 4009, TTY (703) 883–4056.
Safer Choice Standard. Under the and operational costs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of
encouragement of the current program, this meeting of the Board will be open
leading companies have already made III. Are there changes in the estimates to the public (limited space available),
great progress in developing safer, from the last approval? and parts will be closed to the public.
highly effective chemical products. There is a decrease of 1,220 hours in Please send an email to VisitorRequest@
Since the program’s inception in 1997, the total estimated respondent burden FCA.gov at least 24 hours before the
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| Contact | For technical information contact: Wen Chen, Chemistry, Economics & Sustainable Strategies Division (7406-M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 76584 |
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