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Applicant. If an agency does not file
comments within the time specified for
filing comments, it will be presumed to
have no comments. One copy of an
agency’s comments must also be sent to
the Applicant’s representatives.
Kimberly D. Bose,
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Agency Information Collection
Activities OMB Responses
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document announces the
Office of Management and Budget’s
(OMB) responses to Agency Clearance
requests, in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.). 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick
Westlund (202) 566–1682, or e-mail at
westlund.rick@epa.gov and please refer
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OMB Approvals
EPA ICR Number 0318.11; Clean
Watersheds Needs Survey (Renewal);
was approved 01/17/2008; OMB
Number 2040–0050; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 2250.01;
Information Collection in Support of
EPA’s Stewardship Program for
Nanoscale Materials; was approved 01/
18/2008; OMB Number 2070–0170;
expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 0143.10;
Recordkeeping Requirements for
Producers of Pesticides under section 8
of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (Renewal);
in 40 CFR part 169; was approved 01/
24/2008; OMB Number 2070–0028;
expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1808.05;
Environmental Impact Assessment of
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Nongovernmental Activities in
Antarctica (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 8;
was approved 01/28/2008; OMB
Number 2020–0007; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1049.11;
Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil
and Hazardous Substances (Renewal); in
40 CFR part 110, 40 CFR part 117, and
40 CFR part 302; was approved 01/28/
2008; OMB Number 2050–0046; expires
01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1198.08; ChemicalSpecific Rules, TSCA section 8(a)
(Renewal); in 40 CFR part 704; was
approved 01/28/2008; OMB Number
2070–0067; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1564.07; NSPS for
Small Industrial-CommercialInstitutional Steam Generating Units
(Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
Dc; was approved 01/28/2008; OMB
Number 2060–0202; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1246.10; Reporting
and Recordkeeping for Asbestos
Abatement Worker Protection
(Renewal); in 40 CFR part 763, subpart
G; was approved 01/28/2008; OMB
Number 2070–0072; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 0193.09; NESHAP
for Beryllium (Renewal); in 40 CFR part
61, subpart C; was approved 01/28/
2008; OMB Number 2060–0092; expires
01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 2226.03; Revisions
to Standards of Performance for New
Stationary Sources, and NESHAP for
Source Categories (Direct Final Rule for
Revisions to Consolidated Federal Air
Rule); in 40 CFR part 65; was approved
01/29/2008; OMB Number 2060–0599;
expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1053.09; NSPS for
Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
(Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
Da; was approved 01/30/2008; OMB
Number 2060–0023; expires 01/31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 2047.02;
Participation by Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises in Procurement under
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Financial Assistance Agreements (Final
Rule); was pre-approved 01/30/2008;
OMB Number 2090–0030; expires 01/
31/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1904.03; The Sun
Wise School Program (Renewal); was
approved 02/06/2008; OMB Number
2060–0439; expires 02/28/2011.
EPA ICR Number 2087.03;
Concentrated Aquatic Animal
Production Effluent Guidelines
(Renewal); in 40 CFR part 451, sections
3, 11(d) and 21(g); was approved 02/06/
2008; OMB Number 2040–0258; expires
02/28/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1427.08; NPDES
Compliance Assessment/Certification
Information (Renewal); in 40 CFR
122.41, 40 CFR 122.44, 40 CFR 122.45,
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40 CFR 122.47, 40 CFR 123.25, 40 CFR
155.41, 40 CFR 413.03, 40 CFR 423.12,
40 CFR 423.13, 40 CFR 423.15, 40 CFR
430, 40 CFR 431.14, 40 CFR 431.15, 40
CFR 431.16, 40 CFR 431.17, 40 CFR
433.12, 40 CFR 434, 40 CFR 435, 40 CFR
439, 40 CFR 455.42, 40 CFR 455.43, 40
CFR 455.44, 40 CFR 455.45, 40 CFR
465.03, 40 CFR 466.03, 40 CFR 467.03,
40 CFR 469.13, 40 CFR 501.15; was
approved 02/06/2008; OMB Number
2040–0110; expires 02/28/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1959.03; National
Listing of Fish Advisories (Renewal);
was approved 02/06/2008; OMB
Number 2040–0226; expires 02/28/2011.
EPA ICR Number 1287.09;
Questionnaire for Nominees for the
Annual National Clean Water
Excellence Awards Program (Renewal);
in 40 CFR part 105; was approved 02/
06/2008; OMB Number 2040–0101;
expires 02/28/2011.
EPA ICR Number 2103.03; Title IV of
the Public Health Security and
Bioterrorism Preparedness and
Response Act of 2002: Drinking Water
Security and Safety (Renewal); was
approved 02/06/2008; OMB Number
2040–0253; expires 02/28/2011.
Short Term Extension
EPA ICR Number 1230.07; Prevention
of Significant Deterioration NonAttainment Area new Sources Review;
on 01/31/2008; was granted an
extension of the expiration date to 04/
30/2008.
Withdrawn
EPA ICR Number 2214.01; Chlorine
and Chlorinated Hydrocarbon
Manufacturing Segment Questionnaire
was withdrawn by the Agency on
01/17/2008.
Dated: February 7, 2008.
Sara Hisel-McCoy,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Title of ICR; EPA
ICR No. 2292.01, OMB Control No.
2060–NEW
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
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U.S.C. 3501 et seq), this document
announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Before
submitting the ICR to OMB for review
and approval, EPA is soliciting
comments on specific aspects of the
proposed information collection as
described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
OAR–2008–0118, by one of the
following methods:
• https://www.regulations.gov: Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
• Fax: (734) 214–4939.
• Mail: Percent High Evaporative
Emitters in Fleet, Environmental
Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center, Mail code 6102T,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
• Hand Delivery: Environmental
Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center, Mail code 6102T,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
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–OAR–2008–
0118. 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 website 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
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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:
Constance Hart, Assessment and
Standards Division, Office of
Transportation and Air Quality,
Environmental Protection Agency, 2000
Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI
48105; telephone number: (734) 214–
4340; fax number: (734) 214–4939; email address: hart.connie@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. EPAHQ-OAR–2008–0118, which is available
for online viewing at https://
www.regulation.gov, or in person
viewing at the OTAQ 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 Office of Air and
Radiation Docket is (202) 566–1742.
Use https://www.regulations.gov to
obtain a copy of the draft collection of
information, submit or view public
comments, access the index listing of
the contents of the docket, and to access
those documents in the public docket
that are available electronically. Once in
the system, select ‘‘search’’, then key in
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
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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?
Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–
0118.
Affected entities: Entities potentially
affected by this action are individual
owners of light duty passenger cars and
trucks.
Title: Determine Percentage of High
Evaporative Emission Vehicles in Onroad Fleet of Motor Vehicle Passenger
Cars and Light Trucks
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2292.01,
OMB Control No. 2060–NEW.
ICR status: This ICR is for a new
information collection activity. 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
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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 purpose of this study is
to investigate the fractions of passenger
cars and light trucks in the on-road fleet
that have atypically high emissions of
evaporative hydrocarbons. In past and
current programs, vehicles with high
evaporative emissions have been
measured in the laboratory. In some
cases, high emissions represented the
state of the vehicle in use, and in others,
high emissions were induced for
experimental purposes. However, a
critical data gap in the utilization of
these data is reasonably accurate
estimates for the prevalence of high
emitting vehicles in the fleet. In
addressing this need, the results of this
study will be used to improve the
accuracy of evaporative emission
inventories for EPA’s planning and
regulations as well as for States in
analyses supporting compliance with
the Clean Air Act.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection of information is
estimated to average 1.0 hours per
response. Burden means the total time,
effort, or financial resources expended
by persons to generate, maintain, retain,
or disclose or provide information to or
for a Federal agency. This includes the
time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes
of collecting, validating, and verifying
information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing
and providing information; adjust the
existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and
requirements which have subsequently
changed; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and
review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
The ICR provides a detailed
explanation of the Agency’s estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential
respondents: 4350.
Frequency of response: One time for
95%, twice for 5%.
Estimated total average number of
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Estimated total annual burden hours:
3785.
Estimated total annual costs:
$111,934. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $111,934 and an
estimated cost of $0 for capital
investment or maintenance and
operational costs.
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: February 7, 2008.
Chester France,
Assessment and Standards Division.
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Review and Approval; Comment
Request; EPA’s Natural Gas STAR
Program (Renewal); EPA ICR No.
1736.05, OMB Control Number 2060–
0328
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.
DATES: Additional comments may be
submitted on or before March 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
OAR–2004–0082, to (1) EPA online
using https://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-
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r-Docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
Docket Center, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation
Docket, Environmental Protection
Agency, Mailcode: 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzie Waltzer, Office of Atmospheric
Program, Climate Change Division,
6207J, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 202–343–9544; fax number:
202–343–2202; e-mail address:
waltzer.suzanne@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 November 1, 2007, (72 FR 61875)
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–2004–0082, which is
available for online viewing at https://
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 8:30 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 Air and
Radiation Docket is 202–566–1742.
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. 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, confidential
business information (CBI), or other
information whose public disclosure is
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AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
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U.S.C. 3501 et seq), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2008-0118, by one of the following methods:
https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
Fax: (734) 214-4939.
Mail: Percent High Evaporative Emitters in Fleet,
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Air and
Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mail code 6102T, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mail
code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 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-OAR-
2008-0118. 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 website
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: Constance Hart, Assessment and
Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality,
Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI
48105; telephone number: (734) 214-4340; fax number: (734) 214-4939; e-
mail address: hart.connie@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments:
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0118, which is available for online viewing at
https://www.regulation.gov, or in person viewing at the OTAQ 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 Office of Air and Radiation Docket is (202)
566-1742.
Use https://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft
collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once
in the system, select ``search'', then key in 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?
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0118.
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
individual owners of light duty passenger cars and trucks.
Title: Determine Percentage of High Evaporative Emission Vehicles
in On-road Fleet of Motor Vehicle Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2292.01, OMB Control No. 2060-NEW.
ICR status: This ICR is for a new information collection activity.
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
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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 purpose of this study is to investigate the fractions
of passenger cars and light trucks in the on-road fleet that have
atypically high emissions of evaporative hydrocarbons. In past and
current programs, vehicles with high evaporative emissions have been
measured in the laboratory. In some cases, high emissions represented
the state of the vehicle in use, and in others, high emissions were
induced for experimental purposes. However, a critical data gap in the
utilization of these data is reasonably accurate estimates for the
prevalence of high emitting vehicles in the fleet. In addressing this
need, the results of this study will be used to improve the accuracy of
evaporative emission inventories for EPA's planning and regulations as
well as for States in analyses supporting compliance with the Clean Air
Act.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.0
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 4350.
Frequency of response: One time for 95%, twice for 5%.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
2.88.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 3785.
Estimated total annual costs: $111,934. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $111,934 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital
investment or maintenance and operational costs.
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: February 7, 2008.
Chester France,
Assessment and Standards Division.
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