Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission To OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Regarding the Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline Under the Tier 2 Rule (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1907.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0437, 17893-17895 [E7-6711]

Download as PDF cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 10, 2007 / Notices excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket Center is (202) 566–1927. Use EPA’s electronic docket and comment system at https://www.epa.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘docket search, then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at https://www.regulations.gov, as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Title: NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (Renewal). ICR Numbers: EPA ICR Number 1717.05; OMB Control Number 2060– 0313. ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart DD) were proposed on October 13, 1994, and promulgated on July 1, 1996. These standards apply to hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions from selected facilities involved in waste management and recovery operations that are not subject to Federal air standards under other subparts in part 63 commencing construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal if the facility is a ‘‘major source’’ of HAP emissions as defined in general VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Apr 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 provisions to 40 CFR part 63 or the facility has the potential to emit more than 10 tons per year for a single HAP or more than 25 tons per year for multiple HAP. In addition, subpart DD cross-references control requirements to be applied to specific types of affected sources: tanks-level 1, containers, surface impoundments, individual drain systems, oil-water separators and organic water separators, loading, transfer, and storage systems. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart DD. Organic HAP emissions are the pollutants regulated under this subpart. Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make one-timeonly notifications. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Semiannual reports of excess emissions (or reports certifying that no exceedances have occurred) are required. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance; and are required, in general, of all sources subject to NESHAP. Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall maintain a file of these measurements, and retain the file for at least five years following the date of such measurements, maintain reports, and records. All reports are sent to the delegated state or local authority. In the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are sent directly to the EPA regional office. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart DD as authorized in section 112 and 114(a) of the Clean Air Act. The required information consists of emissions data and other information that have been determined not to be private. 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, and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average approximately 218 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. PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17893 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; 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. Respondents/Affected Entities: OffSite Waste and Recovery Operations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 236. Frequency of Response: Initially, on occasion, and semiannually. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 154,306 hours. Estimated Total Costs: $9,928,473, which includes $0 annualized Capital Startup Costs, $5,000 annualized Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Costs and $9,923,473 annualized labor costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in the labor hours in this ICR compared to the previous ICR. This is due to two considerations. First, the regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not anticipated to change over the next three years. Secondly, the growth rate for the industry is very low, negative or nonexistent, so there is no significant change in the overall burden. There is a $5,000 correction to the burden cost to cover operations and maintenance costs for photocopying and postage which were not included in the previous ICR approval. Dated: April 2, 2007. Robert Gunter, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7–6708 Filed 4–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0171; FRL–8296–7] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission To OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Regarding the Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline Under the Tier 2 Rule (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1907.04, OMB Control Number 2060–0437 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 17894 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 10, 2007 / Notices Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request for a renewal of an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on 4/30/07. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0171, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by e-mail to a-andr-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mail Code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Bennett, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Mail Code 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343–9624; fax number: 202–343–2802; e-mail address: bennett.marilyn@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On December 1, 2006, (71 FR 69558), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OAR–2003–0171, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Air and Radiation Docket is (202) 566– 1742. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Apr 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 Use EPA’s electronic docket and comment system at www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘docket search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov. Title: Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Regarding the Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline under the Tier 2 Rule (Renewal). ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1907.04, OMB Control Number 2060–0437. ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9 Abstract: The requirements covered under this ICR are included in the final Tier 2 rule, published on the February 10, 2000 (65 FR 6698). A minor additional ICR requirement was added to the Tier 2 rule on June 12, 2002 (67 FR 40169). The scope of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for each type of party (e.g., refiners, importers, distributors, or retailers of gasoline), and therefore the cost to that party, reflects the party’s opportunity to create, control or alter the sulfur content of gasoline. As a result, refiners and importers have significant requirements, which are necessary both for their own tracking and that of downstream parties, and for EPA enforcement, while parties downstream from the gasoline production or import point, such as PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 retailers, have minimal burdens under the rule. Many of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for refiners and importers regarding the sulfur content of gasoline on which the Tier 2 sulfur program relies currently exist under EPA’s reformulated gasoline (RFG) and conventional gasoline (CG) anti-dumping programs. The ICR for the RFG/CG programs covered the majority of the start-up costs associated with the reporting of gasoline sulfur content. Consequently, much of the cost associated with the sulfur-control requirements under the sulfur program has already been accounted for under the ICR for the RFG/CG programs. The information under this ICR will be collected by EPA’s Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (CISD), Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), and by EPA’s Air Enforcement Division, Office of Regulatory Enforcement, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). The information collected will be used by EPA to evaluate compliance with the gasoline sulfur control requirements under the Tier 2 rule. This oversight by EPA is necessary to ensure attainment of the air quality goals of the Tier 2 program. Proprietary information will be submitted by refiners and importers for demonstrating compliance with the sulfur standards, and for establishing baseline sulfur levels under the credit trading and hardship programs associated with the rule. Confidentiality is handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average between 12 and 500 hours per respondent, depending on the information collection requirements of the particular party. The average number of hours per response is estimated to be approximately 1 hour. 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 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 10, 2007 / Notices review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Respondents/Affected Entities: Refiners, Importers, Gasoline Terminals, Pipelines, Users of R&D Gasoline. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,380. Frequency of Response: On occasion, monthly and annually. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 38,573. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $2,573,954, includes $0 annualized capital or O&M costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 169 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens because some activities are no longer required under the rule. Dated: April 2, 2007. Robert Gunter, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7–6711 Filed 4–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OECA–2006–0036; FRL–8296–6] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission To OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1678.06, OMB Control Number 2060–0326 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on, or before May 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA–HQ– OECA–2006–0036, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by e-mail to docket.oeca@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Apr 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 Center, mail code 2201T , 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard Lazarus, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–6369; fax number: 202–564–0050; e-mail address: lazarus.leonard@epa.gov. EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On October 5, 2006, Federal Register (71 FR 58853) EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Additional comments regarding this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID number EPA–HQ–OECA–2006–0036, which is available for public viewing online at https://www.regulations.gov, in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket is (202) 566–1927. Use EPA’s electronic docket and comment system at https:// www.regulations.gov, to submit, or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. When in the system, select ‘‘docket search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically, or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at https://www.regulations.gov, as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17895 Title: NESHAP for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart EE). ICR Numbers: EPA ICR Number 1678.06, OMB Control Number 2060– 0326. ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 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, and 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: Owners or operators of magnetic tape manufacturing operations must make the following one-time-only reports: notification of the date of construction or reconstruction; notification of the anticipated and actual dates of startup; notification of any physical, or operational change to an existing facility which may increase the regulated pollutant emission rate; notification of the date of the initial performance test; and the results of the initial performance test. Owners, or operators also are required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility. Each owner, or operator of an affected magnetic tape coating operation shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a monitoring device that continuously measures control device efficiency. Recordkeeping requirements include records of the freeboard ratio, compliance monitoring system (CMS) maintenance and calibration, performance tests, material balance calculation, and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) usage. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 200 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 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 10, 2007)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0171; FRL-8296-7]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission To OMB for 
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting 
Requirements Regarding the Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline 
Under the Tier 2 Rule (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1907.04, OMB Control 
Number 2060-0437

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection 
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request for a renewal of an 
existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on 4/30/
07. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its 
estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 10, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2003-0171, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: 
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation 
Docket and Information Center, Mail Code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., 
NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Bennett, Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, Mail Code 6406J, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: 202-343-9624; fax number: 202-343-2802; e-mail 
address: bennett.marilyn@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB 
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 
1320.12. On December 1, 2006, (71 FR 69558), EPA sought comments on 
this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0171, which is available for online viewing at 
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation 
Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA 
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA 
Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number 
for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for 
the Office of Air and Radiation Docket is (202) 566-1742.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at 
www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the 
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those 
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the 
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number 
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public 
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made 
available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives 
them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted 
material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is 
restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic 
docket, go to www.regulations.gov.
    Title: Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Regarding the 
Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline under the Tier 2 Rule 
(Renewal).
    ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1907.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0437.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2007. 
Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor 
the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations 
in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when 
approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by 
publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such 
as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The 
display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is 
consolidated in 40 CFR part 9
    Abstract: The requirements covered under this ICR are included in 
the final Tier 2 rule, published on the February 10, 2000 (65 FR 6698). 
A minor additional ICR requirement was added to the Tier 2 rule on June 
12, 2002 (67 FR 40169).
    The scope of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for each 
type of party (e.g., refiners, importers, distributors, or retailers of 
gasoline), and therefore the cost to that party, reflects the party's 
opportunity to create, control or alter the sulfur content of gasoline. 
As a result, refiners and importers have significant requirements, 
which are necessary both for their own tracking and that of downstream 
parties, and for EPA enforcement, while parties downstream from the 
gasoline production or import point, such as retailers, have minimal 
burdens under the rule. Many of the reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements for refiners and importers regarding the sulfur content of 
gasoline on which the Tier 2 sulfur program relies currently exist 
under EPA's reformulated gasoline (RFG) and conventional gasoline (CG) 
anti-dumping programs. The ICR for the RFG/CG programs covered the 
majority of the start-up costs associated with the reporting of 
gasoline sulfur content. Consequently, much of the cost associated with 
the sulfur-control requirements under the sulfur program has already 
been accounted for under the ICR for the RFG/CG programs.
    The information under this ICR will be collected by EPA's 
Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (CISD), Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), and 
by EPA's Air Enforcement Division, Office of Regulatory Enforcement, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). The information 
collected will be used by EPA to evaluate compliance with the gasoline 
sulfur control requirements under the Tier 2 rule. This oversight by 
EPA is necessary to ensure attainment of the air quality goals of the 
Tier 2 program. Proprietary information will be submitted by refiners 
and importers for demonstrating compliance with the sulfur standards, 
and for establishing baseline sulfur levels under the credit trading 
and hardship programs associated with the rule. Confidentiality is 
handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and EPA 
regulations at 40 CFR part 2.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 
between 12 and 500 hours per respondent, depending on the information 
collection requirements of the particular party. The average number of 
hours per response is estimated to be approximately 1 hour. 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

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review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise 
disclose the information.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Refiners, Importers, Gasoline 
Terminals, Pipelines, Users of R&D Gasoline.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,380.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, monthly and annually.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 38,573.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $2,573,954, includes $0 annualized 
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 169 hours in the 
total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of 
Approved ICR Burdens because some activities are no longer required 
under the rule.

    Dated: April 2, 2007.
Robert Gunter,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. E7-6711 Filed 4-9-07; 8:45 am]
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