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Download as PDF 34752 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 136 / Friday, July 17, 2009 / Notices these types of filings please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https://www.ferc.gov/filingcomments.asp. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13490) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3372. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–16983 Filed 7–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13381–000] Jonathan & Jane Chase; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES July 10, 2009. On March 3, 2009, Jonathan & Jane Chase filed an application pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Troy Hydroelectric Project No. 13381– 000, to be located in the town of Troy on the Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. The proposed Troy Hydroelectric Project would consist of: (1) An existing 10-foot-high, 180-foot-long concrete dam with a 134-foot-long spillway; (2) an existing 12-acre impoundment with a normal water surface elevation of 728.2 feet mean sea level; (3) an existing powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 1.0megawatt; (4) an existing 600-kilovolt, 500-foot-long transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an estimated annual generation of 3,200 megawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Jonathan & Jane Chase, 361 Goodall Road, Derby Lane, VT 05830; (802) 895–4581. FERC Contact: Patrick Murphy, (202) 502–8755. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:20 Jul 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https://www.ferc.gov/filingcomments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13381–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3372. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–16978 Filed 7–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2008–0816; FRL–8932–3] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Voluntary Children’s Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070–0165 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (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 August 17, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OPPT–2008–0816 to (1) EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by e-mail to oppt.ncic@epa.gov or by mail to: Document Control Office (DCO), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 7407T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: 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: Barbara Cunningham, Director, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 7408–M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–554– 1404; e-mail address: TSCA– Hotline@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 December 24, 2008 (73 FR 79086), EPA sought comments on this renewal ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one comment from the Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance (HSIA) during the comment period. Any comments related to 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–OPPT–2008–0816, which is available for online viewing at https:// www.regulations.gov, or in person inspection at the OPPT 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 Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket is 202–566–0280. 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 public docket, and to access those documents in the public 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 in 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 restricted by statute. When E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 136 / Friday, July 17, 2009 / Notices EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in https://www.regulations.gov. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in www.regulations.gov. For further information about the electronic docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Title: Voluntary Children’s Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP). ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070–0165. ICR Status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 2009. 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: VCCEP is a voluntary program intended to provide data to enable the public to understand the potential health risks to children associated with certain chemical exposures. EPA has asked companies that manufacture and/or import 20 chemicals that have been found in human tissues and the environment to volunteer to sponsor their evaluation in VCCEP. VCCEP consists of three tiers that a sponsor may commit to separately. As part of their sponsorship, companies submit commitment letters, collect and/or develop health effects and exposure information on their chemical(s), integrate that information in a risk assessment, and develop a ‘‘Data Needs Assessment.’’ The Data Needs Assessment discusses the need for additional data, which could be provided by the next tier, to fully characterize the risks the chemical may pose to children. The information submitted by the sponsor will be evaluated by a group of scientific experts with extensive, relevant experience in toxicity testing and exposure evaluations, a Peer Consultation Group. This Group will forward its opinions to EPA and the VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:20 Jul 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 sponsor(s) concerning the adequacy of the assessments and the need for development of any additional information to fully assess risks to children. EPA will consider the opinions of the Peer Consultation and announce whether additional higher tier information is needed. Sponsors and the public will have an opportunity to comment on EPA’s decision concerning data needs. EPA will consider these comments and issue a final decision. If the final decision is that additional information is needed, sponsors will be asked to volunteer to provide the next tier of information. If additional information is not needed, the risk communication and, if necessary, risk management phases of the program will be initiated. Responses to the collection of information are voluntary. Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about 549 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; 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: Entities potentially affected by this ICR are manufacturers or importers of certain chemicals who have volunteered to sponsor chemicals in the VCCEP. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 6.4. Estimated No. of Respondents: 32. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 112,456 hours. Estimated Total Annual Costs: $10,904,472. Changes in Burden Estimates: There is an increase of 6,200 hours (from 106,256 hours to 112,456 hours) in the PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34753 total estimated respondent burden compared with that currently in the OMB inventory. This change is an adjustment and is related to a projected increase to the estimated number of responses. The Supporting Statement provides additional detail concerning the changes in burden estimates. Dated: July 13, 2009. John Moses, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E9–17047 Filed 7–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8585–4] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 07/06/2009 through 07/10/2009 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20090233, Final EIS, IBR, NM, Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, To Provide a Long-Term (Year 2040) Water Supply, Treatment and Transmission of Municipal and Industrial (M&I) Water to Navajo Nation and Jicarilla Apache Nation, City of Gallup, New Mexico, Wait Period Ends: 08/17/2009, Contact: Terry Stroh 970–248–0608. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816; FRL-8932-3]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for 
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Voluntary Children's Chemical 
Evaluation Program (VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-
0165

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (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 August 17, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2008-0816 to (1) EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method), by e-mail to oppt.ncic@epa.gov or by mail to: 
Document Control Office (DCO), Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 7407T, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: 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: Barbara Cunningham, Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 7408-M, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@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 December 24, 2008 (73 FR 79086), EPA sought comments on 
this renewal ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one comment 
from the Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance (HSIA) during the 
comment period. Any comments related to 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-OPPT-2008-0816, which is available for online viewing at 
https://www.regulations.gov, or in person inspection at the OPPT 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 Pollution Prevention and Toxics 
Docket is 202-566-0280.
    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 public docket, and to access those 
documents in the public 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 in 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 restricted by statute. When

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EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will 
provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that 
is placed in https://www.regulations.gov. The entire printed comment, 
including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public 
docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, 
information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted 
by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not 
be available for public viewing in www.regulations.gov. For further 
information about the electronic docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
    Title: Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP).
    ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-0165.
    ICR Status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 
2009. 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: VCCEP is a 
voluntary program intended to provide data to enable the public to 
understand the potential health risks to children associated with 
certain chemical exposures. EPA has asked companies that manufacture 
and/or import 20 chemicals that have been found in human tissues and 
the environment to volunteer to sponsor their evaluation in VCCEP. 
VCCEP consists of three tiers that a sponsor may commit to separately. 
As part of their sponsorship, companies submit commitment letters, 
collect and/or develop health effects and exposure information on their 
chemical(s), integrate that information in a risk assessment, and 
develop a ``Data Needs Assessment.'' The Data Needs Assessment 
discusses the need for additional data, which could be provided by the 
next tier, to fully characterize the risks the chemical may pose to 
children.
    The information submitted by the sponsor will be evaluated by a 
group of scientific experts with extensive, relevant experience in 
toxicity testing and exposure evaluations, a Peer Consultation Group. 
This Group will forward its opinions to EPA and the sponsor(s) 
concerning the adequacy of the assessments and the need for development 
of any additional information to fully assess risks to children. EPA 
will consider the opinions of the Peer Consultation and announce 
whether additional higher tier information is needed. Sponsors and the 
public will have an opportunity to comment on EPA's decision concerning 
data needs. EPA will consider these comments and issue a final 
decision. If the final decision is that additional information is 
needed, sponsors will be asked to volunteer to provide the next tier of 
information. If additional information is not needed, the risk 
communication and, if necessary, risk management phases of the program 
will be initiated.
    Responses to the collection of information are voluntary. 
Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will 
disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only 
to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in 
TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about 
549 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; 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: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR are manufacturers or importers of certain chemicals who have 
volunteered to sponsor chemicals in the VCCEP.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 6.4.
    Estimated No. of Respondents: 32.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 112,456 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: $10,904,472.
    Changes in Burden Estimates: There is an increase of 6,200 hours 
(from 106,256 hours to 112,456 hours) in the total estimated respondent 
burden compared with that currently in the OMB inventory. This change 
is an adjustment and is related to a projected increase to the 
estimated number of responses. The Supporting Statement provides 
additional detail concerning the changes in burden estimates.

    Dated: July 13, 2009.
John Moses,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. E9-17047 Filed 7-16-09; 8:45 am]
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