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filing re-proposed modifications to
Schedules 4 and 9 of the OATT.
Filed Date: 10/10/2007.
Accession Number: 20071012–0100.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Docket Numbers: OA07–70–001.
Applicants: Idaho Power Company.
Description: Idaho Power Co submits
a compliance filing re proposed
modifications to Schedule 11 of the
OATT in compliance with FERC’s 9/10/
07 Order and submit an errata to this
filing on 10/15/07.
Filed Date: 10/10/2007; 10/15/2007.
Accession Number: 20071012–0101.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following public utility
holding company filings:
Docket Numbers: PH08–2–000.
Applicants: Southwestern Energy Co.
Description: FERC Form 65 A
Exemption Notification of Southwestern
Energy Company.
Filed Date: 10/15/2007.
Accession Number: 20071015–5049.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, November 5, 2007.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric
reliability filings:
Docket Numbers: RR08–1–000.
Applicants: North American Electric
Reliability Corp.
Description: North American Electric
Reliability Corp requests FERC’s
approval of Section 1600 of be added to
the NERC Rules of Procedure.
Filed Date: 10/12/2007.
Accession Number: 20071015–0025.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Thursday, November 15, 2007.
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
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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.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Notice of Meeting, Notice of Vote,
Explanation of Action Closing Meeting
and List of Persons To Attend
October 18, 2007.
The following notice of meeting is
published pursuant to Section 3(a) of
the Government in the Sunshine Act
(Pub. L. No. 94–409), 5 U.S.C. 552b:
AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission.
DATE AND TIME: October 25, 2007. 10
a.m.
PLACE: Room 2C, Commission Meeting
Room, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
STATUS: Closed.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Non-Public,
Investigations and Inquiries,
Enforcement Related Matters.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Telephone
(202) 502–8400.
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AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OECA–2007–0380; FRL–8485–4]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Air Stationary
Source Compliance and Enforcement
Information; EPA ICR No. 0107.09,
OMB Control No. 2096–0096
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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Chairman Kelliher and
Commissioners Kelly, Spitzer, Moeller,
and Wellinghoff voted to hold a closed
meeting on October 25, 2007. The
certification of the General Counsel
explaining the action closing the
meeting is available for public
inspection in the Commission’s Public
Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
The Chairman and the
Commissioners, their assistants, the
Commission’s Secretary, the General
Counsel and members of her staff, and
a stenographer are expected to attend
the meeting. Other staff members from
the Commission’s program offices who
will advise the Commissioners in the
matters discussed will also be present.
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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 June 30,
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 December 24, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
OECA–2007–0380, by one of the
following methods:
• https://www.regulations.gov: Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• E-mail: metcalf.betsy@epa.gov.
• Fax: (202) 564–0032.
• Mail: Air Stationary Source
Compliance and Enforcement
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Information, Environmental Protection
Agency, Mailcode: 2222A, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460.
• Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 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–OECA–2007–
0380. EPA’s policy is that all comments
received will be included in the public
docket without change and may be
made available online at
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 www.regulations.gov
or e-mail. The 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 www.regulations.gov your email 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Betsy Metcalf, Enforcement Targeting &
Data Division, Office of Compliance,
(2222A), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: (202) 564–5962; fax number:
(202) 564–0032; e-mail address:
metcalf.betsy@epa.gov.
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How Can I Access the Docket and/or
Submit Comments?
What Should I Consider When I
Prepare My Comments for EPA?
EPA has established a public docket
for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA–
HQ–OECA–2007–0380, which is
available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person
viewing at the Enforcement and
Compliance Docket and Information
Center (ECDIC) 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
the ECDIC is 202–566–1752.
Use 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.
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 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.
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What Information Collection Activity or
ICR Does This Apply to?
Affected entities: Entities potentially
affected by this action are State, District,
Local, and Commonwealth
governments.
Title: Air Stationary Source
Compliance and Enforcement
Information.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0107.09,
OMB Control No. 2060–0096.
ICR status: This ICR is currently
scheduled to expire on June 30, 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: The collection of air
compliance monitoring and
enforcement information in the Air
Facility System (AFS) provides EPA
with the ability to assess progress
toward meeting emission requirements
developed under the authority of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) to protect and
maintain the atmospheric environment
and public health. Agencies receive
authorization of their CAA programs
through regulated grant authorities, and
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report compliance/enforcement
activities undertaken at stationary
sources using the Minimum Data
Requirements (MDRs) as outlined in the
renewal of this ICR. This renewal
requires the continuation of reporting of
previously established MDRs with no
additional new burden. The provision of
Section 114(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act,
42 U.S.C. 7414(a)(1) provide the broad
authority for the reporting of
compliance monitoring and
enforcement information, along with
Subpart Q—Reports in 40 CFR part 51:
§§ 51.324(a) and (b), and 51.327.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection of information was
estimated to average 509 hours per year
for a small State/local agency (150 major
sources or less), 1,463 hours per year for
a medium state/local agency (151–499
major sources) or 2,572 hours per year
for large State/local agencies (greater or
equal to 500 major sources 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.
The estimates from the previous ICR are
briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential
respondents: 99.
Frequency of response: Six times per
year (every 60 days).
Estimated total average number of
responses for each respondent: A
minimum of six responses from each
respondent.
Estimated total annual burden hours:
98,183 hours.
Estimated total annual costs:
$3,277,935 annually.
Are There Changes in the Estimates
From the Last Approval?
EPA acknowledges that the estimated
operational and maintenance costs will
increase due to inflationary pressures
that increase hourly resource costs for
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management, professional, and related
occupational groups. The labor rates
used in the ICR estimates will be taken
from the Department of Labor
Employment Compensation and Costs
(ECEC) Web site. These changes will be
reflected in the final supporting
statement for this ICR. Additionally, the
number of respondents will be corrected
to reflect 99 respondents, an increase
from 93 in the previous ICR resulting in
an overall increase in hours and
resources for reporting.
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
be submitted by EPA 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 a second 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: October 15, 2007.
Michael M. Stahl,
Director, Office of Compliance, Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
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AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–0563; FRL–8485–5]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; National Volatile Organic
Compound Emission Standards for
Consumer Products (Renewal); EPA
ICR No. 1764.04; OMB Control No.
2060–0348
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 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 information collection and
its estimated burden and cost.
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Additional comments may be
submitted on or before November 23,
2007.
DATES:
Submit your comments,
referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
OAR–2007–0563, 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 2822T, 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.
ADDRESSES:
Mr.
Bruce Moore, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Sector Policies
and Programs Division, Natural
Resources and Commerce Group (E143–
03), Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina 27711; telephone number:
(919) 541–5460; fax number: (919) 541–
3470; e-mail address:
moore.bruce@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
EPA has
submitted the following ICR to OMB for
review and approval according to the
procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12.
On August 2, 2007 (72 FR 42409), EPA
sought comments on this ICR pursuant
to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no
comments during the comment period.
Any additional comments on 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 No. EPA–
HQ–OAR–2007–0563 which is available
for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person
viewing at the Air and Radiation 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 the 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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0380; FRL-8485-4]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement
Information; EPA ICR No. 0107.09, OMB Control No. 2096-0096
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 June 30, 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 December 24, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OECA-2007-0380, by one of the following methods:
https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: metcalf.betsy@epa.gov.
Fax: (202) 564-0032.
Mail: Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement
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Information, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2222A, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room
3334, 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-OECA-
2007-0380. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at
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 www.regulations.gov or e-mail.
The 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 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: Betsy Metcalf, Enforcement Targeting &
Data Division, Office of Compliance, (2222A), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: (202) 564-5962; fax number: (202) 564-0032; e-mail address:
metcalf.betsy@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-OECA-2007-0380, which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Enforcement and
Compliance Docket and Information Center (ECDIC) 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 the ECDIC is 202-566-1752.
Use 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.
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, District, Local, and Commonwealth governments.
Title: Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement
Information.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0107.09, OMB Control No. 2060-0096.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30,
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: The collection of air compliance monitoring and
enforcement information in the Air Facility System (AFS) provides EPA
with the ability to assess progress toward meeting emission
requirements developed under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
to protect and maintain the atmospheric environment and public health.
Agencies receive authorization of their CAA programs through regulated
grant authorities, and
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report compliance/enforcement activities undertaken at stationary
sources using the Minimum Data Requirements (MDRs) as outlined in the
renewal of this ICR. This renewal requires the continuation of
reporting of previously established MDRs with no additional new burden.
The provision of Section 114(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.
7414(a)(1) provide the broad authority for the reporting of compliance
monitoring and enforcement information, along with Subpart Q--Reports
in 40 CFR part 51: Sec. Sec. 51.324(a) and (b), and 51.327.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information was estimated to average 509
hours per year for a small State/local agency (150 major sources or
less), 1,463 hours per year for a medium state/local agency (151-499
major sources) or 2,572 hours per year for large State/local agencies
(greater or equal to 500 major sources 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.
The estimates from the previous ICR are briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 99.
Frequency of response: Six times per year (every 60 days).
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: A
minimum of six responses from each respondent.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 98,183 hours.
Estimated total annual costs: $3,277,935 annually.
Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?
EPA acknowledges that the estimated operational and maintenance
costs will increase due to inflationary pressures that increase hourly
resource costs for management, professional, and related occupational
groups. The labor rates used in the ICR estimates will be taken from
the Department of Labor Employment Compensation and Costs (ECEC) Web
site. These changes will be reflected in the final supporting statement
for this ICR. Additionally, the number of respondents will be corrected
to reflect 99 respondents, an increase from 93 in the previous ICR
resulting in an overall increase in hours and resources for reporting.
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 be submitted by EPA 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 a
second 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: October 15, 2007.
Michael M. Stahl,
Director, Office of Compliance, Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance.
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