Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal), 61210-61211 [2015-25837]

Download as PDF 61210 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 196 / Friday, October 9, 2015 / Notices ton of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides emitted for 2015. The annual adjustment factor for adjusting the penalty for such excess emissions under 40 CFR 77.6(b) for compliance year 2016 is 1.9126. This value is derived using the CPI for 1990 and 2015 and results in an automatic penalty of $3,825 per excess ton of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides emitted for 2016. Dated: October 1, 2015. Reid P. Harvey, Director, Clean Air Markets Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2015–25844 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0078; FRL–9935–49– OEI] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Landfill Methane Outreach Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 1849.07, OMB Control No. 2060–0446) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 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 March 31, 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 December 8, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0078 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-Docket@ epa.gov, 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 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Oct 08, 2015 Jkt 238001 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: Kirsten Cappel, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 6207A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9556; fax number: (202) 343–2342; email address: cappel.kirsten@epa.gov. 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 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://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: The Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), created by EPA as part of the United States’ commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a voluntary program PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 designed to encourage and facilitate the development of environmentally and economically sound landfill gas (LFG) energy projects across the United States to reduce methane emissions from landfills. LMOP meets these objectives by educating local governments and communities about the benefits of LFG recovery and use; building partnerships between state agencies, industry, energy service providers, local communities, and other stakeholders interested in developing this valuable resources in their community; and providing tools to evaluate LFG energy potential. LMOP signed voluntary Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with these organizations to enlist their support in promoting cost-effective LFG utilization. The information collection includes completion and submission of the MOU, periodic information updates, and annual completion and submission of basic information on landfill methane projects with which the organizations are involved as an effort to update the LMOP Landfill and Landfill Gas Energy Project Database. The information collection is to be utilized to maintain up-to-date data and information about LMOP Partners and LFG energy projects with which they are involved. The data will also be used by the public to access LFG energy project development opportunities in the United States. In addition, the information collection will assist LMOP in evaluating the reduction of methane emissions from landfills. Form Numbers: 5900–157, 5900–158, 5900–159, 5900–160, 5900–161, and 5900–162. Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are those private companies and municipalities that own or operate landfills; manufacturers and suppliers of equipment/knowledge to capture and utilize LFG; utility companies; endusers of energy from landfills; developers of LFG energy projects; State agencies; and other LFG energy stakeholders. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 1,150. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 3,632 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $284,885 (per year), includes $225 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of approximately 1,750 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB due to improved estimates of respondent participation E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 196 / Friday, October 9, 2015 / Notices and attrition. Our initial market research shows that for each year of this ICR, there will be a net gain of 15 new respondents. Dated: September 25, 2015. Paul M. Gunning, Director, Climate Change Division. 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Fried, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: 1. James L. Bellinson, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, individually, and Eric Todd, York Township, Michigan, Neil Glaser, Brooklyn, New York, and Susan Bellinson, City Island, New York, together as a group acting in concert, to acquire voting shares of Level One Bancorp, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Level One Bank, both in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 6, 2015. Michael J. Lewandowski, Associate Secretary of the Board. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6210–01–P Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–15–0856] [FR Doc. 2015–25837 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–25748 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 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; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project National Quitline Data Warehouse (OMB No. 0920–0856, exp. 10/31/ 2015)—Revision—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Oct 08, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61211 Background and Brief Description Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. Quitlines are telephone-based services that provide callers with information, counseling, and referrals to support tobacco cessation. Quitlines overcome many of the barriers to tobacco cessation classes and traditional clinics because they are free and available at the caller’s convenience. CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) has provided funding and technical assistance to 53 Quitlines in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Callers may call state-specific numbers or contact Quitlines through a nationally branded portal (1–800–QUIT–NOW) and are then routed to the Quitline managed by their state or territory. Although Quitline services and operations vary across states and territories, some activities are based on common protocols that provide a framework for program monitoring and evaluation. During the most recent approved information collection period, all 53 Quitlines reported information to CDC’s National Quitline Data Warehouse (NQDW). Data collection consisted of de-identified caller intake information based on a minimum data set (MDS) developed collaboratively by the Quitlines and stakeholders including professional organizations and the CDC. In addition, all 53 Quitlines reported deidentified information on a subset of callers who participated in a voluntary, seven-month follow-up interview. Finally, the Tobacco Control Manager for each state- or territory-based Quitline submitted a quarterly services report to CDC which summarized its services, call volume, and caller characteristics. These reports have been used to quantify changes in service provision and improvements in the capacity of the Quitlines to assist tobacco users over time. Based on NQDW data, the average time to complete the NQDW Quitline Services Online Survey is 20 minutes. The majority of these data are submitted through the web-based survey although CDC will accept other electronic means as needed (i.e., email, PDF, fax). In 2015, CDC provided funding to expand services through the Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ). The ASQ offers tobacco cessation support services to callers who speak Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese. Callers may be routed to the ASQ from any state or territory currently participating in the NQDW. E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 196 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0078; FRL-9935-49-OEI]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; 
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Landfill Methane 
Outreach Program'' (EPA ICR No. 1849.07, OMB Control No. 2060-0446) to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 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 
March 31, 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 December 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2003-0078 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by 
email to a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov, 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: Kirsten Cappel, Climate Change 
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 6207A, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: (202) 343-9556; fax number: (202) 343-2342; email 
address: cappel.kirsten@epa.gov.

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 202-566-1744. For additional 
information about EPA's public docket, visit https://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: The Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), created by 
EPA as part of the United States' commitment to reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate 
Change, is a voluntary program designed to encourage and facilitate the 
development of environmentally and economically sound landfill gas 
(LFG) energy projects across the United States to reduce methane 
emissions from landfills. LMOP meets these objectives by educating 
local governments and communities about the benefits of LFG recovery 
and use; building partnerships between state agencies, industry, energy 
service providers, local communities, and other stakeholders interested 
in developing this valuable resources in their community; and providing 
tools to evaluate LFG energy potential. LMOP signed voluntary Memoranda 
of Understanding (MOUs) with these organizations to enlist their 
support in promoting cost-effective LFG utilization. The information 
collection includes completion and submission of the MOU, periodic 
information updates, and annual completion and submission of basic 
information on landfill methane projects with which the organizations 
are involved as an effort to update the LMOP Landfill and Landfill Gas 
Energy Project Database. The information collection is to be utilized 
to maintain up-to-date data and information about LMOP Partners and LFG 
energy projects with which they are involved. The data will also be 
used by the public to access LFG energy project development 
opportunities in the United States. In addition, the information 
collection will assist LMOP in evaluating the reduction of methane 
emissions from landfills.
    Form Numbers: 5900-157, 5900-158, 5900-159, 5900-160, 5900-161, and 
5900-162.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this action are those private companies and municipalities that own or 
operate landfills; manufacturers and suppliers of equipment/knowledge 
to capture and utilize LFG; utility companies; end-users of energy from 
landfills; developers of LFG energy projects; State agencies; and other 
LFG energy stakeholders.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,150.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 3,632 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $284,885 (per year), includes $225 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of approximately 1,750 
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR 
currently approved by OMB due to improved estimates of respondent 
participation

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and attrition. Our initial market research shows that for each year of 
this ICR, there will be a net gain of 15 new respondents.

    Dated: September 25, 2015.
Paul M. Gunning,
Director, Climate Change Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-25837 Filed 10-8-15; 8:45 am]
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