SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1752. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/​dockets.

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 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: EPA is developing a template to assist grantees and EPA with the creation of combined EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs) and Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) work plans. This template will provide a streamlined way to identify and report information that is already outlined in the 2022 GAP Guidance, 40 CFR 35.507, and the 1992 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act. In the 2022 GAP Guidance, section 2.3, the American Indian Environmental Office ( printed page 84141) (AIEO) commits to providing templates to assist Tribes considering a streamlined format. The template itself does not introduce any new requirements, nor does it limit the information that applicants may submit.

Form Numbers: None.

Respondents/affected entities: small governmental jurisdiction (Federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia).

Respondent's obligation to respond: mandatory if the recipient chooses to combine their GAP EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan and Work Plan into one document.

Estimated number of respondents: 500 (total).

Frequency of response: annually (and also every 3-5 years).

Total estimated burden: 2 hours (per year) and 28 hours (every 3-5 years). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).

Total estimated cost: $1650 (30 hours total/every 3-5 years), but $110 (per year).

Changes in Estimates: There will likely be a decrease of hours in the total estimated respondent burden due to the fact that the recipients will now have a streamlined template, resulting in less duplicative and unnecessary reporting and increased clarity in what reporting is required.

88 FR 84140