82 FR 60396 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection (EPA ICR No. 1710.08); Comment Request

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-27424

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: ``Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure Requirements'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 1710.08 and OMB Control No. 2070-0151, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2018. 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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0631; FRL-9970-90]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection 
(EPA ICR No. 1710.08); Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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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: ``Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure 
Requirements'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 1710.08 and OMB Control 
No. 2070-0151, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is 
scheduled to expire on October 31, 2018. 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 February 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0631, 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: John Wilkins, National Program 
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0477; 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.
    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: Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure Requirements.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 1710.08.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0151.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on October 
31, 2018. 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: Section 1018 of the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard 
Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4852d) requires that sellers and 
lessors of most residential housing built before 1978 disclose known 
information on the presence of lead-based paint and lead-based paint 
hazards, and provide an EPA approved pamphlet to purchasers and renters 
before selling or leasing the housing. Sellers of pre-1978 housing are 
also required to provide prospective purchasers with ten days to 
conduct an inspection or risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards 
before obligating purchasers under contracts to purchase the property. 
The rule does not apply to rental housing that has been found to be 
free of lead-based paint, zero-bedroom dwellings, housing for the 
elderly, housing for the handicapped, or short term leases. The 
affected parties and the information collection-related requirements 
related to each are described below:
    1. Sellers of pre-1978 housing must attach certain notification and 
disclosure language to their sales/leasing contracts. The attachment 
lists the information disclosed and a statement of compliance by the 
seller, purchaser and any agents involved in the transaction.
    2. Lessors of pre-1978 housing must attach notification and 
disclosure language to their leasing contracts. The attachment, which 
lists the information disclosed and a statement of compliance with all 
elements of the rule, must be signed by the lessor, lessee and any 
agents acting on their behalf. Agents and lessors must retain the 
information for

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three years from the completion of the transaction.
    3. Agents acting on behalf of sellers or lessors are specifically 
required by Section 1018 to comply with the disclosure regulations 
described above.
    Responses to the collection of information are mandatory (see 40 
CFR 745, Subpart F, and 24 CFR 35, Subpart H). 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 average 0.11 
hours per response. 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 persons engaged in selling or leasing certain residential 
dwellings built before 1978, or who are real estate agents representing 
such parties.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 21,504,926.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 
2.6.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 5,952,344 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $130,067,754. This includes an 
estimated burden cost of $130,067,754 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 514,832 hours in the total estimated 
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease reflects revisions to the estimated 
number of respondents based on updates to data sources, and revisions 
based on market factors, e.g., declines in the numbers of new rentals 
and declines in the amount of owner-occupied target housing in the 
market. This change is an adjustment. See the Supporting Statement for 
details.

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: December 4, 2017.
Charlotte Bertrand,
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical 
Safety and Pollution Prevention.
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later than 30 days from the issuance Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania II. What information collection activity
date of this notice. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. or ICR does this action apply to?
p. A license applicant must file no • Hand Delivery: To make special Title: Residential Lead-Based Paint
later than 60 days following the date of arrangements for hand delivery or Hazard Disclosure Requirements.
issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the delivery of boxed information, please ICR number: EPA ICR No. 1710.08.
water quality certification; (2) a copy of follow the instructions at http:// OMB control number: OMB Control
the request for certification, including www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. No. 2070–0151.
proof of the date on which the certifying ICR status: This ICR is currently
Additional instructions on
agency received the request; or (3) scheduled to expire on October 31,
commenting or visiting the docket,
evidence of waiver of water quality 2018. An Agency may not conduct or
along with more information about
certification. sponsor, and a person is not required to
dockets generally, is available at http://
Dated: December 13, 2017. www.epa.gov/dockets. respond to, a collection of information,
Kimberly D. Bose, unless it displays a currently valid OMB
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: control number. The OMB control
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017–27332 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am]
For technical information contact: numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40
John Wilkins, National Program of the Code of Federal Regulations
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of (CFR), after appearing in the Federal
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Register when approved, are listed in 40
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 CFR part 9, are displayed either by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC publication in the Federal Register or
AGENCY 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) by other appropriate means, such as on
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0631; FRL–9970–90] 566–0477; email address: wilkins.john@ the related collection instrument or
epa.gov. form, if applicable. The display of OMB
Agency Information Collection For general information contact: The control numbers for certain EPA
Activities; Proposed Collection (EPA TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR
ICR No. 1710.08); Comment Request South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY part 9.
14620; telephone number: (202) 554– Abstract: Section 1018 of the
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard
Agency (EPA). 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@
epa.gov. Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4852d)
ACTION: Notice. requires that sellers and lessors of most
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: residential housing built before 1978
SUMMARY: In compliance with the disclose known information on the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this I. What information is EPA particularly
interested in? presence of lead-based paint and lead-
document announces that EPA is based paint hazards, and provide an
planning to submit an Information Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) EPA approved pamphlet to purchasers
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA and renters before selling or leasing the
Management and Budget (OMB). The specifically solicits comments and housing. Sellers of pre-1978 housing are
ICR, entitled: ‘‘Residential Lead-Based information to enable it to: also required to provide prospective
Paint Hazard Disclosure Requirements’’ purchasers with ten days to conduct an
and identified by EPA ICR No. 1710.08 1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary inspection or risk assessment for lead-
and OMB Control No. 2070–0151, based paint hazards before obligating
represents the renewal of an existing for the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including purchasers under contracts to purchase
ICR that is scheduled to expire on the property. The rule does not apply to
October 31, 2018. Before submitting the whether the information will have
practical utility. rental housing that has been found to be
ICR to OMB for review and approval, free of lead-based paint, zero-bedroom
EPA is soliciting comments on specific 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
dwellings, housing for the elderly,
aspects of the proposed information Agency’s estimates of the burden of the
housing for the handicapped, or short
collection that is summarized in this proposed collection of information,
term leases. The affected parties and the
document. The ICR and accompanying including the validity of the
information collection-related
material are available in the docket for methodology and assumptions used.
requirements related to each are
public review and comment. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and described below:
DATES: Comments must be received on clarity of the information to be 1. Sellers of pre-1978 housing must
or before February 20, 2018. collected. attach certain notification and
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 4. Minimize the burden of the disclosure language to their sales/
identified by docket identification (ID) collection of information on those who leasing contracts. The attachment lists
number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0631, by are to respond, including through the the information disclosed and a
one of the following methods: use of appropriate automated electronic, statement of compliance by the seller,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// mechanical, or other technological purchaser and any agents involved in
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online collection techniques or other forms of the transaction.
instructions for submitting comments. information technology, e.g., permitting 2. Lessors of pre-1978 housing must
Do not submit electronically any electronic submission of responses. In attach notification and disclosure
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information you consider to be particular, EPA is requesting comments language to their leasing contracts. The
Confidential Business Information (CBI) from very small businesses (those that attachment, which lists the information
or other information whose disclosure is employ less than 25) on examples of disclosed and a statement of compliance
restricted by statute. specific additional efforts that EPA with all elements of the rule, must be
• Mail: Document Control Office could make to reduce the paperwork signed by the lessor, lessee and any
(7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention burden for very small businesses agents acting on their behalf. Agents and
and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental affected by this collection. lessors must retain the information for

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three years from the completion of the then be submitted to OMB for review availability of the Draft RP/EA and to
transaction. and approval pursuant to 5 CFR seek public comments on the document.
3. Agents acting on behalf of sellers or 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal DATES: The Louisiana TIG will consider
lessors are specifically required by Register document pursuant to 5 CFR public comments received on or before
Section 1018 to comply with the 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the January 19, 2018.
disclosure regulations described above. submission of the ICR to OMB and the Public Meeting: The Louisiana TIG
Responses to the collection of opportunity to submit additional will also take written and verbal
information are mandatory (see 40 CFR comments to OMB. If you have any comments at the Coastal Protection and
745, Subpart F, and 24 CFR 35, Subpart questions about this ICR or the approval Restoration Authority Board Meeting on
H). Respondents may claim all or part process, please contact the technical January 17, 2018; 9:30 a.m.; Louisiana
of a notice confidential. EPA will person listed under FOR FURTHER State Capitol, House Committee Room 5,
disclose information that is covered by INFORMATION CONTACT. 900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge,
a claim of confidentiality only to the Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. LA 70802.
extent permitted by, and in accordance
Dated: December 4, 2017. ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: You
with, the procedures in TSCA section 14
and 40 CFR part 2. Charlotte Bertrand, may download the Draft RP/EA at any
Burden statement: The annual public Acting Principal Deputy Assistant of the following sites:
reporting and recordkeeping burden for Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and • http://www.gulfspill
this collection of information is Pollution Prevention. restoration.noaa.gov
estimated to average 0.11 hours per [FR Doc. 2017–27424 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am] • http://www.la-dwh.com
response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Alternatively, you may request a CD
1320.3(b). of the Draft RP/EA (see FOR FURTHER
The ICR, which is available in the INFORMATION CONTACT). You may also
docket along with other related ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION view the document at any of the public
materials, provides a detailed AGENCY facilities listed at http://www.gulfspill
explanation of the collection activities [FRL–9971–53–OW] restoration.noaa.gov.
and the burden estimate that is only Submitting Comments: You may
briefly summarized here: Notice of Availability of the Deepwater submit comments on the Draft RP/EA by
Respondents/Affected Entities: Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustee one of following methods:
Entities potentially affected by this ICR Implementation Group Draft • Via the Web: http://www.gulfspill
are persons engaged in selling or leasing Restoration Plan and Environmental restoration.noaa.gov/restoration-areas/
certain residential dwellings built before Assessment #2: Provide and Enhance louisiana.
1978, or who are real estate agents Recreational Opportunities • Via U.S. Mail: U.S. Fish and
representing such parties. Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 49567,
Estimated total number of potential AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Atlanta, GA 30345; or Louisiana Coastal
respondents: 21,504,926. Protection & Restoration Authority,
Frequency of response: On occasion. ACTION: Notice of availability; request
ATTN: Liz Williams, P.O. Box 44027,
Estimated total average number of for public comments. Baton Rouge, LA 70804.
responses for each respondent: 2.6. • In Person: Written and verbal
Estimated total annual burden hours: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) and the comments may be submitted at the
5,952,344 hours. public meeting on January 17, 2018
Estimated total annual costs: National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the Federal and State natural Once submitted, comments cannot be
$130,067,754. This includes an
resource trustee agencies for the edited or withdrawn. The Louisiana TIG
estimated burden cost of $130,067,754
Louisiana Trustee Implementation may publish any comment received on
and an estimated cost of $0 for capital
Group (Louisiana TIG) have prepared a the document. Do not submit
investment or maintenance and
Draft Restoration Plan and electronically any information you
operational costs.
Environmental Assessment #2: Provide consider to be Confidential Business
III. Are there changes in the estimates and Enhance Recreational Opportunities Information (CBI) or other information
from the last approval? (RP/EA). The Draft RP/EA describes and whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
There is a decrease of 514,832 hours proposes restoration project alternatives Multimedia submissions (audio, video,
in the total estimated respondent considered by the Louisiana TIG to etc.) must be accompanied by a written
burden compared with that identified in compensate for recreational use services comment. The written comment is
the ICR currently approved by OMB. lost as a result of the Deepwater Horizon considered the official comment and
This decrease reflects revisions to the oil spill. The Louisiana TIG evaluated should include discussion of all points
estimated number of respondents based these alternatives under criteria set forth you wish to make. The Louisiana TIG
on updates to data sources, and in the OPA natural resource damage will generally not consider comments or
revisions based on market factors, e.g., assessment (NRDA) regulations, and comment contents located outside of the
declines in the numbers of new rentals also evaluated the environmental primary submission (i.e., on the web,
and declines in the amount of owner- consequences of the restoration cloud, or other file sharing system).
occupied target housing in the market. alternatives in accordance with NEPA. Please be aware that your entire
The proposed projects are consistent comment, including your personal
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This change is an adjustment. See the
Supporting Statement for details. with the restoration alternatives selected identifying information, will become
in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Final part of the public record. Please not that
IV. What is the next step in the process Programmatic Damage Assessment and mailed comments must be postmarked
for this ICR? Restoration Plan/Programmatic on or before the comment deadline of 30
EPA will consider the comments Environmental Impact Statement days following publication of this notice
received and amend the ICR as (PDARP/PEIS). The purpose of this to be considered.
appropriate. The final ICR package will notice is to inform the public of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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Action		Notice.
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Contact		For technical information contact: John Wilkins, National Program Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
FR Citation		82 FR 60396