Agency Information Collection Activities: Submissions for OMB Review; Comment Request; EPA Information Collection Request for the Regional Haze Rule; EPA ICR No. 1813.06; OMB Control No. 2060-0421, 12696-12698 [E6-3517]

Download as PDF 12696 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 48 / Monday, March 13, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Filed Date: February 27, 2006. Accession Number: 20060302–0073. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 20, 2006. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submissions for OMB Review; Comment Request; EPA Information Collection Request for the Regional Haze Rule; EPA ICR No. 1813.06; OMB Control No. 2060–0421 Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3489 Filed 3–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:58 Mar 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0162; FRL–8044–2] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2006. 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 April 12, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0612, by one of the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: A–and-r-docket@epa.gov. • Fax: 202–566–1741. • Mail: OAR Docket, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code B102, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Please include a total of 2 copies. • Hand Delivery: EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2003– 0162. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// 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 https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 https://www.regulations.gov Web site 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 e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov your e-mail 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 and with any disk or CD–ROM 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 https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General questions concerning today’s action should be addressed to Kathy Kaufman, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division, Mail Code C504–02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541–0102, e-mail kaufman.kathy@epa.gov. 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–OAR–2003–0162, which is available for online viewing at https:// www.regulations.gov or in-person viewing at the Air Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 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 Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744. This Docket Facility is open from Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Air Docket telephone number is (202) 566–1742. Use https://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 E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 48 / Monday, March 13, 2006 / Notices the docket ID number identified in this document. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 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? Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are State, local, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:58 Mar 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 and Tribal air permitting agencies; regional planning organizations; certain facilities built between 1962 and 1977. Title: Regional haze regulations, ICR No. 1813.06, and OMB Control Number 2060–0421, expiration date: July 31, 2006. This is a request for extension of a currently approved collection. ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1813.06, OMB Control No. 2060–0421. 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 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: This ICR is for activities related to the implementation of EPA’s 1999 regional haze rule, for the time period between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2009. This ICR renews the previous ICR, which addressed the second three year time period after the rule was promulgated. The regional haze rule, as authorized by sections 169A and 169B of the Clean Air Act, requires States to develop implementation plans to protect visibility in 156 federallyprotected Class I areas. Tribes may choose to develop implementation plans. For this time period, States will be conducting technical analyses in support of development of reasonable progress goals and strategies for regional haze, as required by the rule. EPA has encouraged States to work together in regional planning organizations to develop and implement multi-state strategies. 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 are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 219 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; PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12697 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: 205. Frequency of response: Annual. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 3. Estimated total annual burden hours: 44,917 hours. Estimated total annual costs: $1,862,383. This represents an estimated burden cost. It does not include capital investment or maintenance and operational costs, as these types of costs will not be incurred during the 2006 to 2009 time period. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? For the 2006 to 2009 time period, there will be an increase in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase will reflect EPA’s new estimates covering the time period from 2006 until 2009, during which time State and local air permitting agencies will be finalizing and submitting to EPA their Regional Haze State Implementation Plans (SIPs). As these estimates are updated, an annotated ICR will be placed into the docket. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? The 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. E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 12698 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 48 / Monday, March 13, 2006 / Notices Dated: February 28, 2006. Scott Mathias, Associate Director, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. E6–3517 Filed 3–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [Report No. AUC–06–67–A (Auction No. 67); AU Docket No. 06–38; DA 06–388] Closed Auction of 400 MHz Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service Licenses Scheduled for August 23, 2006. Comments Sought on Reserve Price or Minimum Opening Bids and Other Procedures for Auction No. 67 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the auction of nine site-based licenses in the 400 MHz general aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service scheduled to commence on August 23, 2006 (Auction No. 67). This document also seeks comments on reserve prices or minimum opening bids and other procedures for Auction No. 67. DATES: Comments are due on or before March 20, 2006 and reply comments are due on or before March 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by AU Docket No. 06–381; DA 06–388 by any of the following methods: • Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although the Bureau continues to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary Attn: WTB/ ASAD, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:58 Mar 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The Bureau also requests that a copy of all comments and reply comments be submitted electronically to the following address: auction67@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, for legal questions: Howard Davenport at (202) 418–0660. For general auction questions: Jeff Crooks at (202) 418–0660 or Linda Sanderson at (717) 338–2888. Mobility Division, for service questions: Erin McGrath or Richard Arsenault (legal) or Dwain Livingston (technical) at (202) 418– 0620. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice released on March 3, 2006. The complete text of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice, including attachments and related Commission documents is available for public inspection and copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice and related Commission documents may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202– 488–5300, facsimile 202–488–5563, or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: https://www.BCPIWEB.com. When ordering documents from BCPI please provide the appropriate FCC document number for example, DA 06–388. The Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice and related documents are also available on the Internet at the Commission’s Web site: https://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/67/ . I. Licenses To Be Offered and Limitations on Participation 1. In Auction No. 67, the licenses to be auctioned are the subject of pending PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 mutually exclusive applications for the referenced Air-Ground service that were filed on FCC Form 601. Participation in Auction No. 67 is limited to the parties that filed these pending mutually exclusive applications. These applicants, and the filing groups of which they are part, are identified in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice. The applicants identified in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice that wish to participate in the auction are required to file a short-form application (FCC Form 175) by the short-form deadline, which will be announced in a subsequent public notice. Applicants may seek eligibility to bid only on those licenses for which they have previously submitted an application on FCC Form 601 as set forth in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice. II. Supplemental Information Required 2. Each entity identified in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice that wishes to be eligible for competitive bidding in Auction No. 67 must provide its FCC Registration Number (FRN) to the Commission for association with its pending application prior to 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 5, 2006. Submission of an FRN for association with a pending FCC Form 601 application is required so that the FCC Auction System will display the appropriate license selection list for each short-form application. If no FRN is submitted in the prescribed manner by the specified deadline, the applicant will not be able to select its appropriate license(s) in its electronic short-form application (FCC Form 175) and will be ineligible to bid in Auction No. 67. If an applicant fails to provide this information in the prescribed manner and before the deadline specified, its pending FCC Form 601 application will be dismissed and it will not be eligible for competitive bidding for any of the licenses identified in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice for which it has previously applied. 3. To submit an FRN, each listed applicant in Attachment A of the Auction No. 67 Comment Public Notice must provide, by 6 p.m. ET on April 5, 2006, its precise applicant name and FRN in an e-mail to auction67@fcc.gov or by facsimile to Kathryn Garland at (717) 338–2850. Any applicant that does not have an FRN must obtain one by registering using the FCC’s Commission Registration system (CORES). E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0162; FRL-8044-2]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submissions for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; EPA Information Collection Request for the 
Regional Haze Rule; EPA ICR No. 1813.06; OMB Control No. 2060-0421

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.), this document announces that EPA is planning to 
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection 
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is 
scheduled to expire on July 31, 2006. 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 April 12, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2003-0612, by one of the following methods:
     https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line 
instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: A-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
     Fax: 202-566-1741.
     Mail: OAR Docket, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Mail Code B102, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Please include a total of 2 copies.
     Hand Delivery: EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only 
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special 
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2003-0162. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included 
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at 
https://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 https://
www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site 
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 e-mail comment directly to EPA without 
going through https://www.regulations.gov your e-mail 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 and with any 
disk or CD-ROM 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 https://www.epa.gov/
epahome/dockets.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General questions concerning today's 
action should be addressed to Kathy Kaufman, U.S. EPA, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Strategies and Standards 
Division, Mail Code C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 
telephone (919) 541-0102, e-mail kaufman.kathy@epa.gov.

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-OAR-2003-0162, which is available for online viewing at 
https://www.regulations.gov or in-person viewing at the Air Docket in 
the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 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 Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744. 
This Docket Facility is open from Monday through Friday, excluding 
legal holidays. The Air Docket telephone number is (202) 566-1742.
    Use https://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

[[Page 12697]]

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?

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
State, local, and Tribal air permitting agencies; regional planning 
organizations; certain facilities built between 1962 and 1977.
    Title: Regional haze regulations, ICR No. 1813.06, and OMB Control 
Number 2060-0421, expiration date: July 31, 2006. This is a request for 
extension of a currently approved collection.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1813.06, OMB Control No. 2060-0421.
    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 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: This ICR is for activities related to the implementation 
of EPA's 1999 regional haze rule, for the time period between August 1, 
2006 and July 31, 2009. This ICR renews the previous ICR, which 
addressed the second three year time period after the rule was 
promulgated. The regional haze rule, as authorized by sections 169A and 
169B of the Clean Air Act, requires States to develop implementation 
plans to protect visibility in 156 federally-protected Class I areas. 
Tribes may choose to develop implementation plans. For this time 
period, States will be conducting technical analyses in support of 
development of reasonable progress goals and strategies for regional 
haze, as required by the rule. EPA has encouraged States to work 
together in regional planning organizations to develop and implement 
multi-state strategies.
    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 are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 219 
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: 205.
    Frequency of response: Annual.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 3.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 44,917 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $1,862,383.
    This represents an estimated burden cost. It does not include 
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs, as these types 
of costs will not be incurred during the 2006 to 2009 time period.

Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?

    For the 2006 to 2009 time period, there will be an increase in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the 
ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase will reflect EPA's new 
estimates covering the time period from 2006 until 2009, during which 
time State and local air permitting agencies will be finalizing and 
submitting to EPA their Regional Haze State Implementation Plans 
(SIPs). As these estimates are updated, an annotated ICR will be placed 
into the docket.

What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR?

    The 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.


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    Dated: February 28, 2006.
Scott Mathias,
Associate Director, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality 
Planning and Standards.
[FR Doc. E6-3517 Filed 3-10-06; 8:45 am]
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