Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Title of ICR; EPA ICR No. 2292.01, OMB Control No. 2060-NEW, 8661-8663 [E8-2782]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 31 / Thursday, February 14, 2008 / Notices A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the 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, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–2725 Filed 2–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8529–6] 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 to the appropriate EPA Information Collection Request (ICR) Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES OMB Responses to Agency Clearance Requests 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:49 Feb 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 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, PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8661 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. [FR Doc. E8–2780 Filed 2–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0118; FRL–8529–3] 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 E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 8662 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 31 / Thursday, February 14, 2008 / Notices 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:49 Feb 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 31 / Thursday, February 14, 2008 / Notices 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:49 Feb 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. [FR Doc. E8–2782 Filed 2–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0082, FRL–8529–5] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for 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- PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8663 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 E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2008)]
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[EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0118; FRL-8529-3]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Title of ICR; EPA ICR No. 2292.01, OMB Control No. 
2060-NEW

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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