Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA's Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program; Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities, 5055-5059 [E6-1206]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 31, 2006 / Notices contact Gary Burch for call-in information. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Members of the public who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Gary Burch at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests to make oral comments must be received five days prior to the conference call; reasonable provision will be made to include requested topic(s) on the agenda. The Chair of the Board is empowered to conduct the call in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Notes: The notes of the teleconference will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E–190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on January 26, 2006. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–884 Filed 1–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Meeting; Sunshine Act January 26, 2006. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. No. 94–409), 5 U.S.C 552b: 5055 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. DATE AND TIME: February 2, 2006, 10 a.m. PLACE: Room 2C, 888 First Street NE., Washington DC 20426. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda. *Note—Items listed on the agenda may be deleted without further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Telephone (202) 502–8400. For a recorded listing item stricken from or added to the meeting, call (202) 502–8627. This is a list of matters to be considered by the Commission. It does not include a listing of all papers relevant to the items on the agenda; however, all public documents may be examined in the Public Reference Room. AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: 901ST MEETING—REGULAR MEETING [February 2, 2006, 10 a.m.] Item No. Docket No. Company Administrative Agenda A–1 ............... A–2 ............... AD02–1–000 ............... AD02–7–000 ............... Agency Administrative Matters. Customer Matters, Reliability, Security and Market Operations. Markets, Tariffs, and Rates—Electric E–1 ............... RM05–30–000 ............. E–2 ............... E–3 ............... RM05–36–000 ............. RM06–8–000 ............... AD05–7–000 ............... Rules Concerning Certification of the Electric Reliability Organization; and Procedures for the Establishment, Approval, and Enforcement of Electric Reliability Standards. Revised Regulations Governing Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities. Long-Term Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets. Long-Term Transmission Rights in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. A free webcast of this event is available through https://www.ferc.gov. Anyone with Internet access who desires to view this event can do so by navigating to https://www.ferc.gov’s Calendar of Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the free webcasts. It also offers access to this event via television in the DC area and via phone bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit https://www.CapitolConnection.org or contact Danelle Perkowski or David Reininger at 703–993–3100. Immediately following the conclusion of the Commission Meeting, a press briefing will be held in Hearing Room 2. Members of the public may view this briefing in the Commission Meeting overflow room. This statement is intended to notify the public that the press briefings that follow Commission VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Jan 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 meetings may now be viewed remotely at Commission headquarters, but will not be telecast through the Capitol Connection service. [FR Doc. 06–907 Filed 1–26–06; 4:41 pm] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005–0458; FRL–7753–5] Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA’s Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program; Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) EPA is seeking SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR): Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA’s Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program (EPA ICR No. 2088.02; OMB Control No. 2070–0166). This ICR involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled to expire on July 31, 2006. The information collected under this ICR relates to recordkeeping and reporting as part of a voluntary program to help hospitals enhance work place safety, reduce waste and waste disposal costs, and become better environmental stewards and neighbors. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the collection. Written comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005–0458, must be received on or before April 3, 2006. DATES: E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 5056 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 31, 2006 / Notices Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov. For technical information contact: Chen Wen, Pollution Prevention Division (7409M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–8849; fax number: (202) 564–8901; e-mail address: wen.chen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an establishment or organization engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, or other health services to individuals. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Offices of physicians (NAICS 6211), e.g., cardiologists’ offices, family physicians’ offices, gynecologists’ offices, internists’ offices, medical doctors’ offices, neurologists’ offices, obstetricians’ offices, orthopedic physicians’ offices, pediatricians’ (except mental health) offices, surgeons’ (except dental) offices, etc. • Offices of dentists (NAICS 6212), e.g., dental surgeons’ offices, dentists’ offices, endodontists’ offices, orthodontists’ offices, periodontists’ offices, etc. • Outpatient care centers (NAICS 6214), e.g., birth control clinics, family planning centers, fertility clinics, pregnancy counseling centers, reproductive health services centers, etc. • Medical and diagnostic laboratories (NAICS 6215), e.g., blood analysis laboratories, cytology health laboratories, DNA testing laboratories, forensic laboratories (medical), genetic testing laboratories, medical laboratories (except radiological, x-ray), medical pathology laboratories, parasitology health laboratories, pathology laboratories (medical), testing laboratories (medical), toxicology health laboratories, etc. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Jan 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 • Home health care services (NAICS 6216), e.g., home health agencies, home health care agencies, home nursing services (except private practices), hospice care services (in home), visiting nurse associations, etc. • General medical and surgical hospitals (NAICS 6221), e.g., children’s hospitals (general), general medical and surgical hospitals, general pediatric hospitals, osteopathic hospitals, etc. • Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (NAICS 6222), e.g., alcoholism rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals, psychiatric or substance abuse, detoxification hospitals, drug addiction rehabilitation hospitals, hospitals, substance abuse, mental (except mental retardation) hospitals, mental health hospitals, psychiatric hospitals (except convalescent), rehabilitation hospitals, alcoholism and drug addiction, etc. • Nursing care facilities (NAICS 6231), e.g., convalescent homes or convalescent hospitals (except psychiatric), group homes for the disabled with nursing care, homes for the elderly with nursing care, hospices (inpatient care), nursing care facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes with nursing care, skilled nursing facilities, etc. • Residential mental retardation, mental health, and substance abuse facilities (NAICS 6232), e.g., group homes (mental retardation), intermediate care facilities (mental retardation), mental retardation homes, mental retardation hospitals, etc. • Community care facilities for the elderly (NAICS 6233), e.g., assistedliving facilities with on-site nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, etc. • Grant-making and giving services (NAICS 8132), e.g., charitable trusts, awarding grants, community foundations, corporate foundations, awarding grants, educational trusts, awarding grants, grant-making foundations, philanthropic trusts, awarding grants, scholarship trusts (i.e., grant-making, charitable trust foundations), trusts, religious, awarding grants, etc. • Social advocacy organizations (NAICS 8133), e.g., associations for retired persons, advocacy, civil liberties organizations, developmentally disabled advocacy organizations, human rights advocacy organizations, mentally retarded advocacy groups, senior citizens advocacy organizations, veterans’ rights organizations, etc. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2005–0458. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566–0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. Agency Website: EDOCKET, EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide electronic docket management and comment system located at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 31, 2006 / Notices the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA’s electronic public docket. EPA’s policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA’s electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA’s electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA’s electronic public docket. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA’s electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA’s electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA’s electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA’s electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA’s electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff. C. How and to Whom Do I Submit the Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Jan 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I.D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e-mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA’s policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. 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. i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA’s electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA’s preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ and then key in docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2005–0458. The system is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by e-mail to oppt.ncic@epa.gov, Attention: Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2005–0458. In contrast to EPA’s electronic public docket, EPA’s e-mail system is not an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA’s electronic public docket, EPA’s e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5057 addresses that are automatically captured by EPA’s e-mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By mail. Send your comments to: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001. 3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO) in EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005–0458. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is (202) 564–8930. D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency? Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA’s electronic public docket or by e-mail. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket and EPA’s electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA’s electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 5058 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 31, 2006 / Notices E. 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. 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. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this notice. 8. 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. F. 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: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are 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 burdens of the proposed collections of information. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES II. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does this Action Apply to? EPA is seeking comments on the following ICR: Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA’s Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program. ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2088.02, OMB Control No. 2070–0166. ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 2006. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Jan 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 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, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and included on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. Abstract: The H2E program is a voluntary partnership program jointly administered by EPA and the American Hospital Association (AHA) that helps hospitals enhance work place safety, reduce waste and waste disposal costs, and become better environmental stewards and neighbors. The program is based on a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding signed by AHA and EPA to provide health care professionals with the tools and information necessary to reduce mercury waste, reduce the overall volume of waste, and identify pollution prevention opportunities. The H2E program has two elements, the Partners for Change program and the Champions for Change program. The Partners for Change program recognizes health care facilities that pledge support to the H2E mission and develop goals for reducing waste and mercury in their own facilities. The Champions for Change program recognizes organizations that encourage and aid health care facilities to participate as H2E Partners, provide on-going promotional or technical assistance information, or make changes that support the goals of the H2E program in their own institutions. An organization’s decision to participate in the H2E program is completely voluntary. This information collection addresses reporting and recordkeeping activities that support the administration of the H2E program. 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. III. What are EPA’s Burden and Cost Estimates for this ICR? Under PRA ‘‘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. For this collection it includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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; 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 this estimate, which is only briefly summarized in this notice. The annual public burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between 0.5 and 20 hours per response, depending upon the type of information the respondent provides. The following is a summary of the estimates taken from the ICR: Respondents/affected entities: Establishment or organization engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, or other health services to individuals. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 630. Frequency of response: Annually. Estimated total/average number of responses for each respondent: 1. Estimated total annual burden hours: 5,501. Estimated total annual burden costs: $188,723. IV. Are There Changes in the Estimates from the Last Approval? There is a decrease of 4,609 hours (from 10,110 hours to 5,501 hours) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the information collection most recently approved by OMB. The changes in the burden estimates are based on actual program experience from conducting the H2E program over the past three years. The number of new partner facilities recruited per year has been revised downward to reflect average recruit numbers. Similarly, the number of award applicants has also been revised downward to reflect the number of award applications received per year. V. 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 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 E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 31, 2006 / Notices process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: January 19, 2006. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E6–1206 Filed 1–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8026–3] Notice of Two Open Meetings of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) Dated: January 19, 2006. Joseph Dillon, Director, Office of Enterprise Technology & Innovation. [FR Doc. E6–1207 Filed 1–30–06; 8:45 am] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will hold one full board meeting and one Roundtable on Sustainable Watershed Financing. EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on creative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from informed speakers on environmental finance issues, proposed legislation and Agency priorities and to discuss progress with work products under EFAB’s current strategic action agenda. Environmental financing topics expected to be discussed include: Financial assurance mechanisms, environmental management systems, loan guarantee programs, innovative environmental financing tools, sustainable watershed financing, the application of useful life financing to state revolving loan funds, and affordability of water and wastewater. The purpose of the Roundtable is to explore innovative sustainable financing tools and techniques for timely implementation of watershed plans. The Board will collect information, ideas, and recommendations from a group of expert panelists who will share their perspectives. Both meetings are open to the public, however; seating is limited. All members of the public who wish to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Jan 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 attend either meeting must register in advance, no later than Monday, February 23, 2006. DATES: Full Board Meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2006 from 1 p.m.–5 p.m. and March 8, 2006 from 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m. The Sustainable Watershed Finance Roundtable is scheduled for March 9, 2006 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Wyndham Washington Hotel, 1400 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Registration and Information Contact: To register for either meeting or get further information please contact Alecia Crichlow, U.S. EPA, at (202) 564–5188 or crichlow.alecia@epa.gov. Accommodations for persons with special needs should be requested at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8026–4] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; The Patclin Chemical Superfund Site, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for recovery of past response costs concerning the Patclin Chemical Superfund Site located in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York (the ‘‘Site’’) with the following settling party: Mark Klein. The settlement requires the settling party to pay $350,000.00 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund in reimbursement of EPA’s past response costs with respect to the Site. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the settling party pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a) for past response costs. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5059 may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 2, 2006. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection at USEPA, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Jean Regna, Assistant Regional Counsel, USEPA, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866, (212) 637– 3164. Comments should reference the Patclin Chemical Superfund Site located in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, EPA Index No. CERCLA–02– 2005–2023, and should be addressed to Jean Regna, Assistant Regional Counsel, USEPA, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Regna, Assistant Regional Counsel, USEPA, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866, (212) 637–3164. Dated: December 15, 2005. William McCabe, Acting Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division. [FR Doc. E6–1209 Filed 1–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than February 15, 2006. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30303: 1. Michael A. Medley, Dothan, Alabama; to acquire additional voting E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458; FRL-7753-5]


Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA's Hospitals 
for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program; Request for Comment on Renewal 
of Information Collection Activities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) EPA is seeking public comment on the following 
Information Collection Request (ICR): Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Requirements under EPA's Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) 
Program (EPA ICR No. 2088.02; OMB Control No. 2070-0166). This ICR 
involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled 
to expire on July 31, 2006. The information collected under this ICR 
relates to recordkeeping and reporting as part of a voluntary program 
to help hospitals enhance work place safety, reduce waste and waste 
disposal costs, and become better environmental stewards and neighbors. 
Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on 
specific aspects of the collection.

DATES: Written comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) 
number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458, must be received on or before April 3, 
2006.

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ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or 
through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as 
provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby 
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division 
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
    For technical information contact: Chen Wen, Pollution Prevention 
Division (7409M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-8849; fax number: 
(202) 564-8901; e-mail address: wen.chen@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
establishment or organization engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, 
or other health services to individuals. Potentially affected entities 
may include, but are not limited to:
     Offices of physicians (NAICS 6211), e.g., cardiologists' 
offices, family physicians' offices, gynecologists' offices, 
internists' offices, medical doctors' offices, neurologists' offices, 
obstetricians' offices, orthopedic physicians' offices, pediatricians' 
(except mental health) offices, surgeons' (except dental) offices, etc.
     Offices of dentists (NAICS 6212), e.g., dental surgeons' 
offices, dentists' offices, endodontists' offices, orthodontists' 
offices, periodontists' offices, etc.
     Outpatient care centers (NAICS 6214), e.g., birth control 
clinics, family planning centers, fertility clinics, pregnancy 
counseling centers, reproductive health services centers, etc.
     Medical and diagnostic laboratories (NAICS 6215), e.g., 
blood analysis laboratories, cytology health laboratories, DNA testing 
laboratories, forensic laboratories (medical), genetic testing 
laboratories, medical laboratories (except radiological, x-ray), 
medical pathology laboratories, parasitology health laboratories, 
pathology laboratories (medical), testing laboratories (medical), 
toxicology health laboratories, etc.
     Home health care services (NAICS 6216), e.g., home health 
agencies, home health care agencies, home nursing services (except 
private practices), hospice care services (in home), visiting nurse 
associations, etc.
     General medical and surgical hospitals (NAICS 6221), e.g., 
children's hospitals (general), general medical and surgical hospitals, 
general pediatric hospitals, osteopathic hospitals, etc.
     Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (NAICS 6222), 
e.g., alcoholism rehabilitation hospitals, children's hospitals, 
psychiatric or substance abuse, detoxification hospitals, drug 
addiction rehabilitation hospitals, hospitals, substance abuse, mental 
(except mental retardation) hospitals, mental health hospitals, 
psychiatric hospitals (except convalescent), rehabilitation hospitals, 
alcoholism and drug addiction, etc.
     Nursing care facilities (NAICS 6231), e.g., convalescent 
homes or convalescent hospitals (except psychiatric), group homes for 
the disabled with nursing care, homes for the elderly with nursing 
care, hospices (inpatient care), nursing care facilities, nursing 
homes, retirement homes with nursing care, skilled nursing facilities, 
etc.
     Residential mental retardation, mental health, and 
substance abuse facilities (NAICS 6232), e.g., group homes (mental 
retardation), intermediate care facilities (mental retardation), mental 
retardation homes, mental retardation hospitals, etc.
     Community care facilities for the elderly (NAICS 6233), 
e.g., assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing facilities, 
continuing care retirement communities, etc.
     Grant-making and giving services (NAICS 8132), e.g., 
charitable trusts, awarding grants, community foundations, corporate 
foundations, awarding grants, educational trusts, awarding grants, 
grant-making foundations, philanthropic trusts, awarding grants, 
scholarship trusts (i.e., grant-making, charitable trust foundations), 
trusts, religious, awarding grants, etc.
     Social advocacy organizations (NAICS 8133), e.g., 
associations for retired persons, advocacy, civil liberties 
organizations, developmentally disabled advocacy organizations, human 
rights advocacy organizations, mentally retarded advocacy groups, 
senior citizens advocacy organizations, veterans' rights organizations, 
etc.
    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this 
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be 
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining 
whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any 
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular 
entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458. The official 
public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this 
action, any public comments received, and other information related to 
this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket 
does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official 
public docket is the collection of materials that is available for 
public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA 
West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket 
Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone 
number is (202) 566-1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, 
which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566-0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    Agency Website: EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment 
system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide 
electronic docket management and comment system located at https://
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the on-line instructions.
    An electronic version of the public docket is available through 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may 
use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public 
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official 
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that 
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be 
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly 
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in 
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the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID 
number.
    Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. 
Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public 
docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic 
public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be 
placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in 
printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent 
feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in 
EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the 
index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the 
document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. 
Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you 
may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through 
the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. EPA intends to work 
towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available 
docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket.
    For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is 
that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, 
will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public 
docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment 
contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment 
containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that 
material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's 
electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the 
copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket.
    Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or 
delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public 
docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will 
be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where 
practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph 
will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief 
description written by the docket staff.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit the Comments?

    You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand 
delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the 
appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of 
your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the 
specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the 
comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to consider 
these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is 
otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit 
I.D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e-mail to submit CBI or information 
protected by statute.
    1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as 
prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, 
mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in 
the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the 
outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter 
accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be 
identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact 
you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties 
or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's 
policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or 
contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included 
as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, 
and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. 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.
    i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to 
submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for 
receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/
edocket/, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. 
Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in docket ID number 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other 
contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
    ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by e-mail to oppt.ncic@epa.gov, 
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458. In contrast to EPA's 
electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an ``anonymous 
access'' system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the docket 
without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail 
system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail addresses 
that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are included as 
part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and 
made available in EPA's electronic public docket.
    iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM 
that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These 
electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file 
format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
    2. By mail. Send your comments to: Document Control Office (7407M), 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001.
    3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT 
Document Control Office (DCO) in EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0458. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the 
DCO is (202) 564-8930.

D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency?

    Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI 
electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. You 
may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part 
or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, 
mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify 
electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that 
is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in 
accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes 
any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not 
contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion 
in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit 
the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside 
of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information 
not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's 
electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any 
questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult 
the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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E. 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.
    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. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this 
notice.
    8. 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.

F. 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:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are 
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 burdens 
of the proposed collections of information.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

II. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does this Action Apply 
to?

    EPA is seeking comments on the following ICR:
    Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under EPA's 
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Program.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2088.02, OMB Control No. 2070-0166.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 
2006. 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, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and included on the related 
collection instrument or form, if applicable.
    Abstract: The H2E program is a voluntary partnership program 
jointly administered by EPA and the American Hospital Association (AHA) 
that helps hospitals enhance work place safety, reduce waste and waste 
disposal costs, and become better environmental stewards and neighbors. 
The program is based on a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding signed by 
AHA and EPA to provide health care professionals with the tools and 
information necessary to reduce mercury waste, reduce the overall 
volume of waste, and identify pollution prevention opportunities.
    The H2E program has two elements, the Partners for Change program 
and the Champions for Change program. The Partners for Change program 
recognizes health care facilities that pledge support to the H2E 
mission and develop goals for reducing waste and mercury in their own 
facilities. The Champions for Change program recognizes organizations 
that encourage and aid health care facilities to participate as H2E 
Partners, provide on-going promotional or technical assistance 
information, or make changes that support the goals of the H2E program 
in their own institutions. An organization's decision to participate in 
the H2E program is completely voluntary.
    This information collection addresses reporting and recordkeeping 
activities that support the administration of the H2E program.
    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.

III. What are EPA's Burden and Cost Estimates for this ICR?

    Under PRA ``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. For this 
collection it 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; 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 this estimate, which is 
only briefly summarized in this notice. The annual public burden for 
this collection of information is estimated to range between 0.5 and 20 
hours per response, depending upon the type of information the 
respondent provides. The following is a summary of the estimates taken 
from the ICR:
    Respondents/affected entities: Establishment or organization 
engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, or other health services to 
individuals.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 630.
    Frequency of response: Annually.
    Estimated total/average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 5,501.
    Estimated total annual burden costs: $188,723.

IV. Are There Changes in the Estimates from the Last Approval?

    There is a decrease of 4,609 hours (from 10,110 hours to 5,501 
hours) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that 
identified in the information collection most recently approved by OMB. 
The changes in the burden estimates are based on actual program 
experience from conducting the H2E program over the past three years. 
The number of new partner facilities recruited per year has been 
revised downward to reflect average recruit numbers. Similarly, the 
number of award applicants has also been revised downward to reflect 
the number of award applications received per year.

V. 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 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

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process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.


    Dated: January 19, 2006.
Susan B. Hazen,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances.
[FR Doc. E6-1206 Filed 1-30-06; 8:45 am]
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