Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA's Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1867.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0411, 8088-8089 [E9-3779]

Download as PDF 8088 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 34 / Monday, February 23, 2009 / Notices Tribes and other agencies with jurisdiction or special expertise are also invited to be cooperating agencies. Such tribes or agencies may make a request to Western to be a cooperating agency by contacting Mr. Young at the address listed above. Designated cooperating agencies have certain responsibilities to support the NEPA process, as specified at 40 CFR 1501.6(b). TANC will be responsible for satisfying all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Thus, Western, TANC, and cooperating agencies will prepare a joint EIS/EIR. Environmental Issues This notice is to inform agencies and the public of the proposed Project and solicit comments and suggestions for consideration in preparing the EIS/EIR. To help the public frame its comments, this notice contains a list of potential environmental issues that Western and TANC have tentatively identified for analysis. These issues include the following: 1. Impacts on protected, threatened, endangered, or sensitive species of animals or plants or their critical habitats; 2. Impacts on other biological resources; 3. Impacts on agriculture, land use, recreation, and transportation; 4. Impacts on floodplains and wetlands; 5. Impacts on cultural or historic resources and tribal values; 6. Impacts on human health and safety; 7. Impacts on air, soil, and water resources; 8. Visual impacts; and 9. Socioeconomic impacts and disproportionately high and adverse impacts to minority and low-income populations. This list is not intended to be allinclusive or to imply any predetermination of impacts. Western and TANC invite interested parties to suggest specific issues within these general categories, or other issues not included above, to be considered in the EIS/EIR. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Public Participation Public participation and full disclosure are planned for the entire EIS/EIR process. The EIS/EIR process includes public review and hearings on the draft EIS/EIR; publication of a final EIS/EIR; and publication of a record of decision. The public scoping period begins with publication of this notice in the Federal Register and closes April 30, 2009. Western and TANC anticipate the Draft EIS/EIR will be available in VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:31 Feb 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 early 2010, with a Final EIS/EIR available in early 2011. A record of decision is expected to be issued late in 2011. Persons interested in receiving future notices, Project information, copies of the EIS/EIR, and other information on the NEPA review process should contact Mr. Young. Western and TANC will hold public scoping meetings as follows: 1. March 26, 2009, Radisson Hotel Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA 95815. 2. March 30, 2009, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 507 East 4th Street, Alturas, CA 96101. 3. March 31, 2009, Burney Lions Club, 37006 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013. 4. April 1, 2009, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. 5. April 2, 2009, On Broadway, 153 South Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380. 6. April 6, 2009, Chico Family Masonic Center, 1110 West East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926. 7. April 7, 2009, Jensen Hall at Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Avenue, Susanville, CA 96130. 8. April 8, 2009, Clarion Inn, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA 95350. 9. April 9, 2009, Platinum Conference Center at the Opera House, 902 Central Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376. 10. April 13, 2009, Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96002. 11. April 14, 2009, Granzella’s Inn, 391 6th Street, Williams, CA 95987. 12. April 15, 2009, Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 West Fremont Street, Stockton, CA 95202. Each meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with an open-house format, during which attendees are invited to speak one-on-one with Project representatives and agencies. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a presentation will be given by the Project representatives, after which, the openhouse format will resume. The meetings are scheduled to close no earlier than 8:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their convenience throughout the meeting. The purpose of the scoping meetings is to provide information about the proposed Project, review Project maps, answer questions, and take written comments from interested parties. All meeting locations are handicappedaccessible. Anyone needing special accommodations should contact Mr. Young to make arrangements. The public will have the opportunity to provide written comments at the public scoping meetings, or send them to Western by fax, e-mail, or U.S. Postal Service mail. Comments may also be submitted on-line at https:// PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.wapa.gov/transmission/ttp.htm. To help define the scope of the EIS/EIR, comments should be received by Western no later than April 30, 2009. Anonymous comments will not be accepted. Dated: February 13, 2009. Timothy J. Meeks, Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–3772 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0034; FRL–8775–1] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA’s Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1867.04, OMB Control No. 2060–0411 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. 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 25, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0034, 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 Information Center, 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: Sally Rand, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343– 9739; fax number: 202–343–2202; e-mail address: rand.sally@epa.gov. E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 34 / Monday, February 23, 2009 / Notices EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On December 17, 2008 (73 FR 76636), 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–2003–0034, 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 8:30 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 www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘docket search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov. Title: EPA’s Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) (Renewal) ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1867.04, OMB Control No. 2060–0411. ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2009. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed either by jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:31 Feb 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 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: EPA’s Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) was initiated in 1995 and is an important voluntary program contributing to the overall reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. This program focuses on reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions including perfluorocarbon (PFC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the production of primary aluminum. Seven of the eight U.S. producers of primary aluminum participate in this program. PFCs are very potent greenhouse gases with global warming potentials several thousand times that of carbon dioxide, and they persist in the atmosphere for thousands of years. CO2 is emitted from consumption of the carbon anode. Participants voluntarily agree to the following: designating a VAIP liaison; undertaking technically feasible and cost-effective actions to reduce PFC and direct CO2 emissions; and reporting to EPA, on an annual basis, the PFC and direct CO2 emissions or production parameters used to estimate emissions. The information contained in the annual reports of VAIP members is used by EPA to assess the success of the program in achieving its goals. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 90 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. Respondents/Affected Entities: Primary Production of Aluminum. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7. Frequency of Response: Annual. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 633. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8089 Estimated Total Annual Cost: $47,054, includes $0 annualized capital or O&M costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 56 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This decrease is due to EPA’s revised estimates for the number of hours associated with additional activities such as partnership. The change is an adjustment due to the reduced frequency of partnership meetings and the use of teleconferencing. Dated: February 17, 2009. John Moses, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E9–3779 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8774–9] Notice of Meeting of the EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be held March 10–12, 2008 at The Arlington Court Suites, Arlington, VA. The CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on science, regulations, and other issues relating to children’s environmental health. DATES: The CHPAC will meet on Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12, 2009 at The Arlington Court Suites. ADDRESSES: The Arlington Court Suites, 1200 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martha Berger, Child and Aging Health Protection Division, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564–2191, berger.martha@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings of the CHPAC are open to the public. The CHPAC plenary will meet on Wednesday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Task Groups will meet Tuesday, March 10, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda items E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0034; FRL-8775-1]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for 
Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA's Voluntary Aluminum 
Industrial Partnership (VAIP) (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1867.04, OMB 
Control No. 2060-0411

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 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 25, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2003-0034, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred 
method), by e-mail to a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket 
Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket 
Information Center, 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: Sally Rand, Climate Change Division, 
Office of Atmospheric Programs (6207J), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 202-343-9739; fax number: 202-343-2202; e-mail address: 
rand.sally@epa.gov.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB 
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 
1320.12. On December 17, 2008 (73 FR 76636), 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-2003-0034, 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 8:30 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 
www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the 
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those 
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the 
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number 
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public 
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made 
available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives 
them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted 
material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information 
whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further 
information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov.
    Title: EPA's Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) 
(Renewal)
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1867.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0411.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2009. 
Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor 
the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations 
in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when 
approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and 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: EPA's Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP) 
was initiated in 1995 and is an important voluntary program 
contributing to the overall reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. 
This program focuses on reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions 
including perfluorocarbon (PFC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) 
emissions from the production of primary aluminum. Seven of the eight 
U.S. producers of primary aluminum participate in this program. PFCs 
are very potent greenhouse gases with global warming potentials several 
thousand times that of carbon dioxide, and they persist in the 
atmosphere for thousands of years. CO2 is emitted from 
consumption of the carbon anode. Participants voluntarily agree to the 
following: designating a VAIP liaison; undertaking technically feasible 
and cost-effective actions to reduce PFC and direct CO2 
emissions; and reporting to EPA, on an annual basis, the PFC and direct 
CO2 emissions or production parameters used to estimate 
emissions. The information contained in the annual reports of VAIP 
members is used by EPA to assess the success of the program in 
achieving its goals.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 90 
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.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Primary Production of Aluminum.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 633.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $47,054, includes $0 annualized 
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 56 hours in the 
total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of 
Approved ICR Burdens. This decrease is due to EPA's revised estimates 
for the number of hours associated with additional activities such as 
partnership. The change is an adjustment due to the reduced frequency 
of partnership meetings and the use of teleconferencing.

    Dated: February 17, 2009.
John Moses,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. E9-3779 Filed 2-20-09; 8:45 am]
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