Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; The National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program, 40753-40754 [2014-16479]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 134 / Monday, July 14, 2014 / Notices Dated: July 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–16345 Filed 7–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP14–506–000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Saltville Gas Storage Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization Take notice that on June 25, 2014, Saltville Gas Storage Company, LLC (Saltville), 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056–5310, filed in Docket No. CP14–506–000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Saltville seeks authorization to abandon one injection/ withdrawal well and related facilities in its Early Grove natural gas storage facility, located in Washington County, Virginia. Saltville proposes to perform these activities under its blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP04– 15–000 [107 FERC ¶ 61,267 (2004)], all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Lisa A. Connolly, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Saltville Gas Storage Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas, 77251–1642, or by calling (713) 627–4102 (telephone) or (713) 627–5947 (fax) laconnolly@spectraenergy.com. Any person or the Commission’s Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:25 Jul 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40753 Dated: July 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–16342 Filed 7–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–OAR–2010–1016; FRL–9913–65–OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; The National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) for ‘‘The National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 1626.12, OMB Control No. 2060–0256) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2014. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2010–1016 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-docket@ epa.gov or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Burchard, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (6205J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 40754 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 134 / Monday, July 14, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DC 20460; telephone number (202) 343– 9126; fax number: (202) 343–2338; email address: burchard.robert@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 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. 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. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: EPA developed regulations under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA) regarding the use and disposal of class I and class II ozonedepleting substances used as refrigerants during the service, maintenance, repair, or disposal of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Section 608(c) of the CAA states that it is unlawful for any person in the course of maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment to knowingly vent or otherwise knowingly release or dispose of class I or class II substance used as a refrigerant in the equipment in a manner which permits the substance to enter the environment. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:25 Jul 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 In 1993, EPA promulgated regulations under section 608 of the CAA for the recycling of ozone-depleting refrigerants recovered during servicing and disposal of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. These regulations were published on May 14, 1993 (58 FR 28660) and codified in 40 CFR part 82, subpart F (§ 82.150 et seq.). The regulations require persons servicing refrigeration and airconditioning equipment to observe service practices that reduce emissions of ozone depleting refrigerants. The regulations also establish certification programs for technicians, recycling and recovery equipment, and off-site refrigerant reclaimers. In addition, EPA requires that ozone depleting refrigerants contained ‘‘in bulk’’ in appliances be removed prior to disposal of the appliances, and that all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment (except for small appliances and room air conditioners) be provided with a servicing aperture that facilitates recovery of the refrigerant. Moreover, the Agency requires that substantial refrigerant leaks in equipment be repaired when discovered. These regulations significantly reduce emissions of ozone depleting refrigerants and therefore aid efforts to minimize damage to the ozone layer. To facilitate compliance with section 608, EPA requires reporting and record keeping for technicians; technician certification programs; equipment testing organizations; refrigerant wholesalers and purchasers; refrigerant reclaimers; refrigeration and airconditioning equipment owners; and other establishments that perform refrigerant removal, service, or disposal. The recordkeeping requirements and submission of reports to EPA occur on an annual, biannual, one-time or occasional basis depending on the nature of the reporting entity and the length of time the entity has been in service. Specific reporting and recordkeeping requirements were published in 58 FR 28660 and codified under 40 CFR part 82, subpart F (i.e.,§ 82.166). These reporting and recordkeeping requirements help EPA evaluate the effectiveness of refrigerant regulations and reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances. Form Numbers: None Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are those that recover, recycle, reclaim, sell or distribute in interstate commerce ozonedepleting refrigerants that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs); those that service, maintain, repair, or dispose of appliances containing CFC or PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 HCFC refrigerants; and those that own or operate appliances containing more than 50 pounds of CFC or HCFC refrigerants. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory Estimated number of respondents: 883,680. Frequency of response: Primarily annually, with the exception of technician testing organizations that are required to report biannually. Total estimated burden: 320,537 Total estimated cost: $14,202,991 Changes in Estimates: There is a slight increase in the average annual burden hours currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. Dated: June 23, 2014. Drusilla Hufford, Director, Stratospheric Protection Division. [FR Doc. 2014–16479 Filed 7–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9913–67–OEI] Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision Approval, State of Colorado Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA’s) approval of the State of Colorado’s request to revise its National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation EPA-authorized program to allow electronic reporting. DATES: EPA’s approval is effective August 13, 2014 for the State of Colorado’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation program, if no timely request for a public hearing is received and accepted by the Agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Seeh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, Mail Stop 2823T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566–1175, seeh.karen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2005, the final Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) was published in the Federal Register (70 FR 59848) and codified as part 3 of title 40 of the CFR. CROMERR establishes electronic reporting as an acceptable regulatory alternative to paper reporting and establishes requirements to assure that electronic SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-OAR-2010-1016; FRL-9913-65-OAR]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; The 
National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit an information collection request (ICR) for ``The National 
Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program'' (EPA ICR No. 
1626.12, OMB Control No. 2060-0256) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Before doing so, EPA is 
soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed 
information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension 
of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2014. 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2010-1016 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by 
email to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the 
public docket without change including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information 
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Burchard, Stratospheric 
Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (6205J), 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington,

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DC 20460; telephone number (202) 343-9126; fax number: (202) 343-2338; 
email address: burchard.robert@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail 
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the 
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at 
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, 
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone 
number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional 
information about EPA's public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 
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. 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. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice 
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to 
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: EPA developed regulations under the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 (CAA) regarding the use and disposal of class I and 
class II ozone-depleting substances used as refrigerants during the 
service, maintenance, repair, or disposal of refrigeration and air-
conditioning equipment. Section 608(c) of the CAA states that it is 
unlawful for any person in the course of maintaining, servicing, 
repairing, or disposing of refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment 
to knowingly vent or otherwise knowingly release or dispose of class I 
or class II substance used as a refrigerant in the equipment in a 
manner which permits the substance to enter the environment.
    In 1993, EPA promulgated regulations under section 608 of the CAA 
for the recycling of ozone-depleting refrigerants recovered during 
servicing and disposal of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. 
These regulations were published on May 14, 1993 (58 FR 28660) and 
codified in 40 CFR part 82, subpart F (Sec.  82.150 et seq.).
    The regulations require persons servicing refrigeration and air-
conditioning equipment to observe service practices that reduce 
emissions of ozone depleting refrigerants. The regulations also 
establish certification programs for technicians, recycling and 
recovery equipment, and off-site refrigerant reclaimers. In addition, 
EPA requires that ozone depleting refrigerants contained ``in bulk'' in 
appliances be removed prior to disposal of the appliances, and that all 
refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment (except for small 
appliances and room air conditioners) be provided with a servicing 
aperture that facilitates recovery of the refrigerant. Moreover, the 
Agency requires that substantial refrigerant leaks in equipment be 
repaired when discovered. These regulations significantly reduce 
emissions of ozone depleting refrigerants and therefore aid efforts to 
minimize damage to the ozone layer.
    To facilitate compliance with section 608, EPA requires reporting 
and record keeping for technicians; technician certification programs; 
equipment testing organizations; refrigerant wholesalers and 
purchasers; refrigerant reclaimers; refrigeration and air-conditioning 
equipment owners; and other establishments that perform refrigerant 
removal, service, or disposal. The recordkeeping requirements and 
submission of reports to EPA occur on an annual, biannual, one-time or 
occasional basis depending on the nature of the reporting entity and 
the length of time the entity has been in service. Specific reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements were published in 58 FR 28660 and 
codified under 40 CFR part 82, subpart F (i.e.,Sec.  82.166). These 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements help EPA evaluate the 
effectiveness of refrigerant regulations and reduce emissions of ozone-
depleting substances.
    Form Numbers: None
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are 
those that recover, recycle, reclaim, sell or distribute in interstate 
commerce ozone-depleting refrigerants that contain chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs); those that service, 
maintain, repair, or dispose of appliances containing CFC or HCFC 
refrigerants; and those that own or operate appliances containing more 
than 50 pounds of CFC or HCFC refrigerants.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory
    Estimated number of respondents: 883,680.
    Frequency of response: Primarily annually, with the exception of 
technician testing organizations that are required to report 
biannually.
    Total estimated burden: 320,537
    Total estimated cost: $14,202,991
    Changes in Estimates: There is a slight increase in the average 
annual burden hours currently identified in the OMB Inventory of 
Approved ICR Burdens.

    Dated: June 23, 2014.
Drusilla Hufford,
Director, Stratospheric Protection Division.
[FR Doc. 2014-16479 Filed 7-11-14; 8:45 am]
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