83_FR_11799 83 FR 11747 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section 123, EPA ICR Number 1425.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0077

83 FR 11747 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section 123, EPA ICR Number 1425.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0077

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 52 (March 16, 2018)

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FR Document2018-05405

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2018. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0081; FRL-9975-15-OLEM]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for 
Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section 
123, EPA ICR Number 1425.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0077

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this document 
announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information 
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is 
scheduled to expire on June 30, 2018. Before submitting the ICR to OMB 
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects 
of the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2018-0081 by one of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected].
     Fax: 202-564-8729.
     Mail ICR Renewal for Local Goverments Reimbursement 
Application, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 5104A, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-
2018-0081.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the 
public docket without change and may be made available online at 
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, 
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to 
be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The 
www.regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access'' system, which 
means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you 
provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment 
directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your email 
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the 
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the 
internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name and other contact information in the body of your 
comment you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical 
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be 
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of 
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects 
or viruses. {For additional information about EPA's public docket visit 
the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.{time} 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Boynton, Office of Land and 
Emergency Management, Office of Emergency Management, (5104A) 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-2487; fax number: 202-564-8729; 
email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How can I access the docket and/or submit comments?

    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0081 which is available for online viewing at 
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Superfund Docket in 
the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution 
Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 
telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the 
telephone number for the Superfund Docket is 202-566-1677.
    Use www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of 
information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing 
of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the 
public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, 
select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number identified in this 
document.

What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically 
solicits 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. 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.

What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your 
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific 
examples.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used 
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you 
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
    6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified 
under DATES.
    7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket 
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page 
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal 
Register citation.

What information collection activity or ICR does this apply to?

    Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0081.
    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
Local Governments that apply for reimbursement under this program.
    Title: Local Governments Reimbursement Application.

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    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1425.05, OMB Control No. 2050-0077.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 
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 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 in certain EPA 
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: The Agency requires applicants for reimbursement under 
this program authorized under Section 123 of CERCLA to submit an 
application that demonstrates consistency with program eligibility 
requirements. This is necessary to ensure proper use of the Superfund. 
EPA reviews the information to ensure compliance with all statutory and 
program requirements. The applicants are local governments who have 
incurred expenses, above and beyond their budgets, for hazardous 
substance response. Submission of this information is voluntary and to 
the applicant's benefit.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 9 
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or 
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This 
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, 
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of 
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and 
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; 
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable 
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train 
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search 
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and 
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, 
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 30.
    Frequency of response: voluntary, on occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 270 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $7,493 This includes an estimated 
burden cost of $18.50/hour and there are no capital investment or 
maintenance and operational costs.

Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    At this time, the Agency does not anticipate any substantial 
changes.

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. At that time, EPA will 
issue another Federal Register notice 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.

    Dated: March 6, 2018.
Reggie Cheatham,
Director, Office of Emergency Management.
[FR Doc. 2018-05405 Filed 3-15-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2018 / Notices 11747 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION know your identity or contact comments and information to enable it AGENCY information unless you provide it in the to: body of your comment. If you send an (i) Evaluate whether the proposed [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2018–0081; FRL–9975– email comment directly to EPA without collection of information is necessary 15–OLEM] going through www.regulations.gov your for the proper performance of the Agency Information Collection email address will be automatically functions of the Agency, including Activities: Proposed Collection; captured and included as part of the whether the information will have Comment Request; Application for comment that is placed in the public practical utility; Reimbursement to Local Governments docket and made available on the (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the for Emergency Response to Hazardous internet. If you submit an electronic Agency’s estimate of the burden of the Substance Releases Under CERCLA comment, EPA recommends that you proposed collection of information, Section 123, EPA ICR Number 1425.06, include your name and other contact including the validity of the OMB Control Number 2050–0077 information in the body of your methodology and assumptions used; comment you submit. If EPA cannot (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and AGENCY: Environmental Protection read your comment due to technical clarity of the information to be Agency (EPA). difficulties and cannot contact you for collected; and ACTION: Notice. clarification, EPA may not be able to (iv) minimize the burden of the consider your comment. Electronic files collection of information on those who SUMMARY: In compliance with the should avoid the use of special are to respond, including through the Paperwork Reduction Act, this characters, any form of encryption, and use of appropriate automated electronic, document announces that EPA is be free of any defects or viruses. {For mechanical, or other technological planning to submit a continuing additional information about EPA’s collection techniques or other forms of Information Collection Request (ICR) to public docket visit the EPA Docket information technology, e.g., permitting the Office of Management and Budget Center homepage at http:// electronic submission of responses. In (OMB). This is a request to renew an www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.} particular, EPA is requesting comments existing approved collection. This ICR is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa from very small businesses (those that scheduled to expire on June 30, 2018. Boynton, Office of Land and Emergency employ less than 25) on examples of Before submitting the ICR to OMB for Management, Office of Emergency specific additional efforts that EPA review and approval, EPA is soliciting Management, (5104A) Environmental could make to reduce the paperwork comments on specific aspects of the Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania burden for very small businesses proposed information collection as Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; affected by this collection. described below. telephone number: 202–564–2487; fax What should I consider when I prepare DATES: Comments must be submitted on number: 202–564–8729; email address: my comments for EPA? or before May 15, 2018. Boynton.Lisa@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may find the following ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, suggestions helpful for preparing your identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– How can I access the docket and/or comments: OLEM–2018–0081 by one of the submit comments? 1. Explain your views as clearly as following methods: EPA has established a public docket possible and provide specific examples. • www.regulations.gov: Follow the 2. Describe any assumptions that you for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA– on-line instructions for submitting used. HQ–OLEM–2018–0081 which is comments. 3. Provide copies of any technical available for online viewing at • Email: Boynton.Lisa@epa.gov. information and/or data you used that www.regulations.gov, or in person • Fax: 202–564–8729. support your views. viewing at the Superfund Docket in the • Mail ICR Renewal for Local 4. If you estimate potential burden or EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA Goverments Reimbursement West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution costs, explain how you arrived at the Application, Environmental Protection Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The EPA/DC estimate that you provide. Agency, Mailcode: 5104A, 1200 Public Reading Room is open from 8 5. Offer alternative ways to improve Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through the collection activity. DC. Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 6. Make sure to submit your Instructions: Direct your comments to telephone number for the Reading Room comments by the deadline identified Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OLEM–2018– is 202–566–1744, and the telephone under DATES. 0081. number for the Superfund Docket is 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, EPA’s policy is that all comments 202–566–1677. be sure to identify the docket ID number received will be included in the public Use www.regulations.gov to obtain a assigned to this action in the subject docket without change and may be copy of the draft collection of line on the first page of your response. made available online at information, submit or view public You may also provide the name, date, www.regulations.gov, including any comments, access the index listing of and Federal Register citation. personal information provided, unless the contents of the docket, and to access the comment includes information What information collection activity or those documents in the public docket claimed to be Confidential Business ICR does this apply to? that are available electronically. Once in Information (CBI) or other information the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OLEM–2018– daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES whose disclosure is restricted by statute. the docket ID number identified in this 0081. Do not submit information that you document. Affected entities: Entities potentially consider to be CBI or otherwise affected by this action are Local protected through www.regulations.gov What information is EPA particularly Governments that apply for or email. The www.regulations.gov interested in? reimbursement under this program. website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title: Local Governments system, which means EPA will not the PRA, EPA specifically solicits Reimbursement Application. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:54 Mar 15, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

11748 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2018 / Notices ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1425.05, Estimated total average number of address this requirement. These OMB Control No. 2050–0077. responses for each respondent: 1. documents are available in the docket ICR status: This ICR is currently Estimated total annual burden hours: for public review and comment. scheduled to expire on June 30, 2018. 270 hours. Estimated total annual costs: $7,493 DATES: Comments must be received on An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, or before April 16, 2018. and a person is not required to respond This includes an estimated burden cost to, a collection of information, unless it of $18.50/hour and there are no capital ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, displays a currently valid OMB control investment or maintenance and identified by docket identification (ID) number. The OMB control numbers for operational costs. number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0652, by EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, one of the following methods: Are there changes in the estimates from after appearing in the Federal Register the last approval? • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// when approved, are listed in 40 CFR www.regulations.gov. Follow the online part 9, are displayed either by At this time, the Agency does not instructions for submitting comments. publication in the Federal Register or anticipate any substantial changes. Do not submit electronically any by other appropriate means, such as on What is the next step in the process for information you consider to be the related collection instrument or this ICR? Confidential Business Information (CBI) form, if applicable. The display of OMB or other information whose disclosure is control numbers in certain EPA EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as restricted by statute. regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR • Mail: Document Control Office part 9. appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention Abstract: The Agency requires and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental and approval pursuant to 5 CFR applicants for reimbursement under this Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue program authorized under Section 123 Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. another Federal Register notice of CERCLA to submit an application that demonstrates consistency with pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to • Hand Delivery: To make special announce the submission of the ICR to arrangements for hand delivery or program eligibility requirements. This is OMB and the opportunity to submit delivery of boxed information, please necessary to ensure proper use of the additional comments to OMB. If you follow the instructions at http:// Superfund. EPA reviews the have any questions about this ICR or the www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. information to ensure compliance with approval process, please contact the Additional instructions on all statutory and program requirements. technical person listed under FOR commenting or visiting the docket, The applicants are local governments FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. along with more information about who have incurred expenses, above and beyond their budgets, for hazardous Dated: March 6, 2018. dockets generally, is available at http:// substance response. Submission of this Reggie Cheatham, www.epa.gov/dockets. information is voluntary and to the Director, Office of Emergency Management. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: applicant’s benefit. [FR Doc. 2018–05405 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am] For technical information contact: Burden Statement: The annual public BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Jessica Barkas, Environmental reporting and recordkeeping burden for Assistance Division, Office of Pollution this collection of information is Prevention and Toxics, Environmental estimated to average 9 hours per ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania response. Burden means the total time, AGENCY Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; effort, or financial resources expended [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0652; FRL–9974–82] telephone number: (202) 250–8880; by persons to generate, maintain, retain, email address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov. or disclose or provide information to or RIN 2070–ZA19 for a Federal agency. This includes the For general information contact: The time needed to review instructions; Draft Guidance on Expanded Access TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 develop, acquire, install, and utilize to TSCA Confidential Business South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY technology and systems for the purposes Information; Notice of Availability and 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– of collecting, validating, and verifying Comment Request 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ information, processing and epa.gov. AGENCY: Environmental Protection maintaining information, and disclosing Agency (EPA). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and providing information; adjust the ACTION: Notice. existing ways to comply with any I. Executive Summary previously applicable instructions and SUMMARY: The amendments to the Toxic A. What action is EPA taking? requirements which have subsequently Substances Control Act in June 2016 changed; train personnel to be able to expand the categories of people to As directed by TSCA, EPA has respond to a collection of information; whom EPA may disclose TSCA developed draft guidance for each of search data sources; complete and confidential business information (CBI) three new expanded TSCA CBI access review the collection of information; by specifically authorizing EPA to provisions. The guidance documents and transmit or otherwise disclose the disclose TSCA CBI to state, tribal, and cover the content and form of the information. local governments; environmental, agreements and statements of need daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES The ICR provides a detailed health, and medical professionals; and required under each provision, and explanation of the Agency’s estimate, emergency responders, under certain include some basic logistical which is only briefly summarized here: conditions, including consistency with information on where and how to Estimated total number of potential guidance that EPA is required to submit requests to EPA. EPA invites respondents: 30. develop. This document announces the comment from prospective guidance Frequency of response: voluntary, on availability of and solicits comments on users and other stakeholders concerning occasion. three draft guidance documents that these draft guidance documents. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesComments must be submitted on or before May 15, 2018.
ContactLisa Boynton, Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Emergency Management, (5104A) Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-2487; fax number: 202-564-8729;
FR Citation83 FR 11747 
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