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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.
Dated: August 27, 2007.
Matthew Hale,
Director, Office of Solid Waste.
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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 January
31, 2008. 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 November 6, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
RCRA–2007–0418, by one of the
following methods:
• https://www.regulations.gov: Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• E-mail: rcra-docket@epa.gov.
• Fax: 202–566–9744.
• Mail: RCRA Docket (5305T), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
• Hand Delivery: 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Room 3334, Washington, DC
20460. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket’s normal
hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information.
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Instructions: Direct your comments to
Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–RCRA–2007–
0418. 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:
Chichang Chen, Office of Solid Waste,
(5304P), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 703–308–0441; fax number:
703–308–0514; e-mail address:
chen.chichang@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–RCRA–2007–0418, which is
available for online viewing at https://
www.regulations.gov, or in person
viewing at the RCRA Docket in the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West,
Room 3334, 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
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telephone number for the Reading Room
is 202–566–1744, and the telephone
number for RCRA Docket is (202) 566–
0270.
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
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.
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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 in the private
sector.
Title: Identification, Listing and
Rulemaking Petitions (Renewal).
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1189.20,
OMB Control No. 2050–0053.
ICR status: This ICR is currently
scheduled to expire on January 31,
2008. 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: Under 40 CFR 260.20(b), all
rulemaking petitioners must submit
basic information with their
demonstrations, including name,
address, and statement of interest in the
proposed action. Under § 260.21, all
petitioners for equivalent testing or
analytical methods must include
specific information in their petitions
and demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the Administrator that the proposed
method is equal to, or superior to, the
corresponding method in terms of its
sensitivity, accuracy, and
reproducibility. Under § 260.22,
petitions to amend Part 261 to exclude
a waste produced at a particular facility
(more simply, to delist a waste) must
meet extensive informational
requirements. When a petition is
submitted, the Agency reviews
materials, deliberates, publishes its
tentative decision in the Federal
Register, and requests public comment.
EPA also may hold informal public
hearings (if requested by an interested
person or at the discretion of the
Administrator) to hear oral comments
on its tentative decision. After
evaluating all comments, EPA publishes
its final decision in the Federal
Register.
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40 CFR 260.30–260.31, and 260.33
comprise the standards, criteria, and
procedures for variances from
classification as a solid waste for three
types of materials, materials that are
collected speculatively without
sufficient amounts being recycled;
materials that are reclaimed and then
reused within the original primary
production process in which they were
generated; and materials which have
been reclaimed, but must be reclaimed
further before the materials are
completely recovered. Under 40 CFR
260.32 and 260.33 are regulations
governing the procedures and criteria
for obtaining a variance for
classification as a boiler. This variance
is available to owners or operators of
enclosed flame combustion devices.
40 CFR 261.3 and 261.4 contain
provisions that allow generators to
obtain a hazardous waste exclusion for
certain types of wastes. Facilities
applying for these exclusions must
submit a notification, or supporting
information and/or keep detailed
records. Under § 261.3(a)(2)(iv),
generators may obtain a hazardous
waste exclusion for wastewater mixtures
subject to Clean Water Act regulation.
Under § 261.3(c)(2)(ii)(C), generators
may obtain an exclusion for certain nonwastewater residues resulting from high
temperature metals recovery (HTMR)
processing of K061, K062 and F006
waste. Also, under § 261.4(a)(20)(ii)(A),
generators and intermediate handlers
may obtain a hazardous waste exclusion
for zinc-bearing hazardous secondary
materials that are to be incorporated
into zinc fertilizers. In addition, under
§ 261.4(b)(6), generators of chromiumcontaining waste may obtain a
hazardous waste exclusion under
certain conditions.
Also addressed under this section is
the shipment of samples between
generators and laboratories for the
purpose of testing to determine their
characteristics or composition. Sample
handlers who are not subject to DOT or
USPS shipping requirements must
comply with the information
requirements of § 261.4(d)(2).
When intended for treatability
studies, hazardous waste otherwise
subject to regulation under Subtitle C of
RCRA is exempted from these
regulations, provided that the
requirements in § 261.4(e)–(f) are met,
including the following information
requests: initial notification, record
keeping, reporting, and final
notification. In addition, generators and
collectors of treatability study samples
also may request quantity limit
increases and time extensions, as
specified in § 261.4(e)(3).
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40 CFR 261.31(b)(2)(ii) governs
procedures and informational
requirements for generators and
treatment, storage and disposal facilities
to obtain exemptions from listing as
F037 and F038 wastes. Also under this
section are regulations promulgated in
1990 under § 261.35(b) and (c)
governing procedures and information
requirements for the cleaning or
replacement of all process equipment
that may have come into contact with
chlorophenolic formulations or
constituents thereof, including, but not
limited to, treatment cylinders, sumps,
tanks, piping systems, drip pads, fork
lifts, and trams.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection varies depending on the
type of petition or demonstration. For
example, it is estimated that the average
reporting burden per respondent ranges
from 0.00 hours (equipment cleaning
and replacement) to 788 hours
(preparation of a delisting petition). The
average recordkeeping burden per
respondent ranges from 63.75 hours
(equipment cleaning and replacement)
to 1.75 hours (delisting petition).
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: 37,690.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total average number of
responses for each respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours:
75,929.
Estimated total annual costs:
$10,243,000. This includes an estimated
$1,311,000 in labor costs and an
estimated $8,932,000 for capital
investments and operation and
maintenance costs.
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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. 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.
Dated: August 10, 2007.
Matthew Hale,
Director, Office of Solid Waste.
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Environmental Impact Statements and
Regulations; Availability of EPA
Comments
Availability of EPA comments
prepared pursuant to the Environmental
Review Process (ERP), under section
309 of the Clean Air Act and Section
102(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act as amended. Requests for
copies of EPA comments can be directed
to the Office of Federal Activities at
202–564–7167. An explanation of the
ratings assigned to draft environmental
impact statements (EISs) was published
in the Federal Register dated April 6,
2007 (72 FR 17156).
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Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070169, ERP No. D–GSA–
J80047–CO, Denver Federal Central
Site Plan Study, Master Site Plan,
Implementation, City of Lakewood,
Jefferson County, CO
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about
construction dust and emission impacts
on nearby schools and a hospital. EPA
requested that mitigation measures be
developed. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070209, ERP No. D–FHW–
C59000–NY, Long Island Truck-Rail
Intermodel (LITRIM) Facility,
Construction and Operation, Right-of
Way Acquisition, Town of Islip,
Suffolk County, NY
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about air quality
impacts, including the need for a
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General Conformity analysis and PM2.5
hotspot analysis. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070230, ERP No. D–FHW–
C40171–NY, NYS Route 17 at Exit 122
Interchange Project, To Improve the
Safety and Operation, Right-of-Way
Acquisition, Town of Wallkill, Orange
County, NY
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about air quality
impacts, wetlands impacts, and the
need for a mitigation plan. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070253, ERP No. D–BIA–
G08012–NM, Desert Rock Energy
Project, Construction and Operation
of Coal-Fired Power Plant, Right-ofWay Permit, Navajo Nation Indian
Reservation, San Juan County, NM
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about coal
combustion byproduct disposal and
dust emissions. EPA requested a
comprehensive groundwater monitoring
program, additional mitigation for
reducing dust emissions, and
clarification of the project proponent’s
commitment to reduce mercury
emissions. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070282, ERP No. D–AFS–
K65330–00, Sierra Nevada Forests
Management Indicator Species
Amendment (MIS), Proposes to Adopt
a Common List of Management
Indicator Species (MIS), and
Amending Land & Resource
Management Plans for Following Ten
Forests: Eldorado, Inyo, Lassen,
Modoc, Plumas, Sequoia, Sierra,
Stanislaus and Tahoe National Forests
and Lake Tahoe Basin Management
Unit, Several Counties, CA and
Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral
Counties, NV
Summary: EPA expressed concerns
about the ability of the monitoring
system to address Forest-specific unique
resources, issues, and concerns. EPA
suggests that past collaborative
decisions be integrated into the
proposed action. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070306, ERP No. D–NPS–
J61112–CO, Curecanti National
Recreation Area Resource Protection
Study, Gunnison and Montrose
Counties, CO
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed action. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20070288, ERP No. DA–NOA–
K91012–00, Bottomfish and Seamount
Groundfish Fisheries of the Western
Pacific Region, Amendment 14 to the
Fishery Management Plan, Additional
Information to Analyze a Range of
Management Alternatives to End
Bottomfish Overfishing in the
Hawaiian Archipelago, HI, GU, and
AS
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Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about potential
increases in barotrauma mortality in
non-target bottomfish species from the
preferred alternative’s Total Available
Catch approach, and recommended
mitigation be included to minimize this
impact. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070284, ERP No. DS–DOE–
K08024–CA, Sacramento Area Voltage
Support Project, Updated Information,
Proposal to Build a Double-Circuit
230-kV Transmission Line, Placer,
Sacramento and Sutter Counties, CA
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concern about impacts to
air quality and aquatic resources. EPA
recommends limiting operating periods
and fencing sensitive resources, such as
vernal pools, during construction.
Rating EC2.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20070302, ERP No. F–USAG15001–NM, Cannon Air Force Base
(AFB), Proposal to Beddown, or
Locate Air Force Special Operations
Command (AFSOC), Implementation,
Base Realignment and Closure
(BRAC), NM
Summary: No formal comment letter
was sent to the preparing agency.
Dated: September 4, 2007.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office
of Federal Activities.
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Environmental Impacts Statements;
Notice of Availability
Responsible Agency: Office of Federal
Activities, General Information (202)
564–7167 or https://www.epa.gov/
compliance/nepa/.
Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact
Statements filed 08/27/2007 through
08/31/2007.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20070374, Final EIS, SFW, PR,
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Plan,
Implementation, Vieques, PR. Wait
Period Ends: 10/09/2007. Contact: Jim
Oland 410–573–4592.
EIS No. 20070375, Final EIS, AFS, AK,
Kuiu Timber Sale Area, Proposes to
Harvest Timber and Build Associated
Temporary Roads, U.S. Army COE
section 10 and 404 Permits, North
Kuiu Island, Petersburg Ranger
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-RCRA-2007-0418, FRL-8465-1]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Identification, Listing and Rulemaking Petitions
(Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1189.20, OMB Control No. 2050-0053
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 January 31, 2008. 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 November 6, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2007-0418, by one of the following methods:
https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: rcra-docket@epa.gov.
Fax: 202-566-9744.
Mail: RCRA Docket (5305T), U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 3334,
Washington, DC 20460. 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-RCRA-
2007-0418. 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: Chichang Chen, Office of Solid Waste,
(5304P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-308-0441; fax number: 703-
308-0514; e-mail address: chen.chichang@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-RCRA-2007-0418, which is available for online viewing at
https://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the RCRA Docket in
the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 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 Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the
telephone number for RCRA Docket is (202) 566-0270.
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 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.
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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
in the private sector.
Title: Identification, Listing and Rulemaking Petitions (Renewal).
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1189.20, OMB Control No. 2050-0053.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January
31, 2008. 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: Under 40 CFR 260.20(b), all rulemaking petitioners must
submit basic information with their demonstrations, including name,
address, and statement of interest in the proposed action. Under Sec.
260.21, all petitioners for equivalent testing or analytical methods
must include specific information in their petitions and demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the Administrator that the proposed method is equal
to, or superior to, the corresponding method in terms of its
sensitivity, accuracy, and reproducibility. Under Sec. 260.22,
petitions to amend Part 261 to exclude a waste produced at a particular
facility (more simply, to delist a waste) must meet extensive
informational requirements. When a petition is submitted, the Agency
reviews materials, deliberates, publishes its tentative decision in the
Federal Register, and requests public comment. EPA also may hold
informal public hearings (if requested by an interested person or at
the discretion of the Administrator) to hear oral comments on its
tentative decision. After evaluating all comments, EPA publishes its
final decision in the Federal Register.
40 CFR 260.30-260.31, and 260.33 comprise the standards, criteria,
and procedures for variances from classification as a solid waste for
three types of materials, materials that are collected speculatively
without sufficient amounts being recycled; materials that are reclaimed
and then reused within the original primary production process in which
they were generated; and materials which have been reclaimed, but must
be reclaimed further before the materials are completely recovered.
Under 40 CFR 260.32 and 260.33 are regulations governing the procedures
and criteria for obtaining a variance for classification as a boiler.
This variance is available to owners or operators of enclosed flame
combustion devices.
40 CFR 261.3 and 261.4 contain provisions that allow generators to
obtain a hazardous waste exclusion for certain types of wastes.
Facilities applying for these exclusions must submit a notification, or
supporting information and/or keep detailed records. Under Sec.
261.3(a)(2)(iv), generators may obtain a hazardous waste exclusion for
wastewater mixtures subject to Clean Water Act regulation. Under Sec.
261.3(c)(2)(ii)(C), generators may obtain an exclusion for certain non-
wastewater residues resulting from high temperature metals recovery
(HTMR) processing of K061, K062 and F006 waste. Also, under Sec.
261.4(a)(20)(ii)(A), generators and intermediate handlers may obtain a
hazardous waste exclusion for zinc-bearing hazardous secondary
materials that are to be incorporated into zinc fertilizers. In
addition, under Sec. 261.4(b)(6), generators of chromium-containing
waste may obtain a hazardous waste exclusion under certain conditions.
Also addressed under this section is the shipment of samples
between generators and laboratories for the purpose of testing to
determine their characteristics or composition. Sample handlers who are
not subject to DOT or USPS shipping requirements must comply with the
information requirements of Sec. 261.4(d)(2).
When intended for treatability studies, hazardous waste otherwise
subject to regulation under Subtitle C of RCRA is exempted from these
regulations, provided that the requirements in Sec. 261.4(e)-(f) are
met, including the following information requests: initial
notification, record keeping, reporting, and final notification. In
addition, generators and collectors of treatability study samples also
may request quantity limit increases and time extensions, as specified
in Sec. 261.4(e)(3).
40 CFR 261.31(b)(2)(ii) governs procedures and informational
requirements for generators and treatment, storage and disposal
facilities to obtain exemptions from listing as F037 and F038 wastes.
Also under this section are regulations promulgated in 1990 under Sec.
261.35(b) and (c) governing procedures and information requirements for
the cleaning or replacement of all process equipment that may have come
into contact with chlorophenolic formulations or constituents thereof,
including, but not limited to, treatment cylinders, sumps, tanks,
piping systems, drip pads, fork lifts, and trams.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection varies depending on the type of petition or
demonstration. For example, it is estimated that the average reporting
burden per respondent ranges from 0.00 hours (equipment cleaning and
replacement) to 788 hours (preparation of a delisting petition). The
average recordkeeping burden per respondent ranges from 63.75 hours
(equipment cleaning and replacement) to 1.75 hours (delisting
petition).
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: 37,690.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 75,929.
Estimated total annual costs: $10,243,000. This includes an
estimated $1,311,000 in labor costs and an estimated $8,932,000 for
capital investments and operation and maintenance costs.
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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. 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.
Dated: August 10, 2007.
Matthew Hale,
Director, Office of Solid Waste.
[FR Doc. E7-17690 Filed 9-6-07; 8:45 am]
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