Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal), 65751-65752 [2015-27312]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 207 / Tuesday, October 27, 2015 / Notices Estimated number of respondents: 206,530 (total). Frequency of response: Initially and annually. Total estimated burden: 408,000 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $41,200,000 (per year), includes $167,000 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase in the respondent burden hours from the ICR currently approved by OMB. The increase in burden from the most recently approved ICR is primarily due to accounting for burden items that became applicable as sources came into full compliance with the rule. In this ICR period, owners/operators of emergency stationary CI ICE must begin submitting annual reports. The first annual report must cover the calendar year 2015 and must be submitted no later than March 31, 2016. In addition, this ICR includes the burden for owners/operators of stationary CI ICE equipped with diesel particulate filter to maintain records of any corrective action taken after the high backpressure limit of the engine is approached, which became applicable in 2011. There is a decrease in the estimated number of responses and the O&M cost due to corrections to the Agency’s estimates. The decrease is not due to any program changes. The previous ICR incorrectly included responses for nonemergency operations, and had an inconsistency in calculating the O&M cost for selective enforcement audit. Courtney Kerwin, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2015–27315 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0013; FRL—9936–23– OEI] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 1587.13, OMB Control No. 2060–0243) to the Office of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:24 Oct 26, 2015 Jkt 238001 Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through October 31, 2015. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 8, 2015. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This ICR renewal covers state, local and tribal (state) air quality operating permitting programs under 40 CFR part 70, as authorized under Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the period of November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2018. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 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 November 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2004–0015, to (1) EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-rdocket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for the EPA. The 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 or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dylan C. Mataway-Novak, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, C504–05, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC; telephone number: (919) 541–5795; fax number: (919) 541–5509; email address: mataway-novak.dylan@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 https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, William Jefferson Clinton West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. The telephone number PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65751 for the Docket Center is (202) 566–1744. For additional information about the EPA’s public docket, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: Title V of the CAA requires states to develop and implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under any Act definition of ‘‘major’’ and certain other non-major sources that are subject to Federal air quality regulations. The Act further requires EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the state operating permit program are found at 40 CFR part 70. The part 70 program is designed to be implemented primarily by state, local and tribal permitting authorities in all areas where they have jurisdiction. In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source subject to the permitting program, the applicant must conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses, and prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific activities and requirements are listed and described in the Supporting Statement for the 40 CFR part 70 ICR. Under 40 CFR part 70, state, local and tribal permitting authorities review permit applications, provide for public review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical factors and public input and review information submittals required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, under 40 CFR part 70, the EPA reviews certain actions of the permitting authorities and provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and for federal, state, local and tribal permitting authorities to adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly administer and manage the program. Information that is collected is handled according to EPA’s policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B—Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2). See also section 114(c) of the Act. Respondents/affected entities: Industrial plants (sources); state, local and tribal permitting authorities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (see 40 CFR part 70). E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 65752 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 207 / Tuesday, October 27, 2015 / Notices Estimated number of respondents: 15,780 sources and 116 state, local and tribal permitting authorities. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 5,168,815 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $326,493,677 (per year). There are no annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 144,871 hours per year for the estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is not likely a result of any new or changed federal program or mandate; but rather, the costs are largely related to the projected number of sources and permitting activity during the relevant three year period. Courtney Kerwin, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2015–27312 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0033; FRL–9936–28– OAR] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information Collection Activities Associated With EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Product Labeling; EPA ICR No. 2078.06, OMB Control No. 2060–0528 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘EPA’s ENERGY STAR Product Labeling’’ (EPA ICR No. 2078.06, OMB Control No. 2060–0528) 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 revision of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 29, 2016.’’ 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 December 28, 2015. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:24 Oct 26, 2015 Jkt 238001 Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0033, online using www.regulation.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: Kirsten Hesla, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, Office of Air and Radiation, Mailcode 6202J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 2984; fax number: 202–343–2200 email address: hesla.kirsten@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 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program developed in collaboration with industry to create a self-sustaining market for energy efficient products. The center piece of the program is the ENERGY STAR label, a registered certification label that helps consumers identify products that save energy, save money, and help protect the environment without sacrificing quality or performance. In order to protect the integrity of the label and enhance its effectiveness in the marketplace, EPA must ensure that products carrying the label meet appropriate program requirements. Program participants submit signed Partnership Agreements indicating that they will adhere to logo-use guidelines and program requirements. Retail partners commit to selling, marketing and promoting ENERGY STAR certified products. Product brand owner partners, who are usually the manufacturer of the products, commit to having participating products certified to meet specified energy performance criteria based on a standard test method and EPA’s third party certification requirements. These requirements for ENERGY STAR product certification also include provisions for verifying the performance of certified products through verification testing. The program’s emphasis on testing and third-party product review ensures that consumers can trust ENERGY STAR certified products to deliver the energy savings promised by the label. In rare circumstances where product brand licensee’s wish to partner with EPA, the Agency establishes the appropriate contacts and relationships for the brand owner and licensee through a joint brand owner and licensee template that both parties are required to sign. As part of the Agency’s contribution to the overall success of the program, EPA facilitates the sale of certified products by providing consumers with easy-to-use information about the products. To perform this function, EPA must obtain data on certified products. Prior to EPA adopting a third-party certification process, product brand owners were required to submit individual product information directly to the Agency. Now, product information is recorded by Certification Bodies and shared with EPA using XML-based web services that validate and save the information in EPA’s database. EPA believes the improved E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65751-65752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27312]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0013; FRL--9936-23-OEI]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 
State Operating Permit Program (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an 
information collection request (ICR), ``Part 70 State Operating Permit 
Program (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 1587.13, OMB Control No. 2060-0243) to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently 
approved through October 31, 2015. Public comments were previously 
requested via the Federal Register on May 8, 2015. This notice allows 
for an additional 30 days for public comments. This ICR renewal covers 
state, local and tribal (state) air quality operating permitting 
programs under 40 CFR part 70, as authorized under Title V of the Clean 
Air Act (CAA or Act) for the period of November 1, 2015, through 
October 31, 2018. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, 
including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 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 November 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2004-0015, to (1) EPA online using https://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 Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via 
email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk 
Officer for the EPA.
    The 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 or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dylan C. Mataway-Novak, Air Quality 
Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, C504-05, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC; 
telephone number: (919) 541-5795; fax number: (919) 541-5509; email 
address: mataway-novak.dylan@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 https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, William 
Jefferson Clinton West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 
(202) 566-1744. For additional information about the EPA's public 
docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: Title V of the CAA requires states to develop and 
implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that 
fall under any Act definition of ``major'' and certain other non-major 
sources that are subject to Federal air quality regulations. The Act 
further requires EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum 
requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee 
implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth 
requirements for the state operating permit program are found at 40 CFR 
part 70. The part 70 program is designed to be implemented primarily by 
state, local and tribal permitting authorities in all areas where they 
have jurisdiction.
    In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source 
subject to the permitting program, the applicant must conduct the 
necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses, and prepare the 
permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility 
meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific 
activities and requirements are listed and described in the Supporting 
Statement for the 40 CFR part 70 ICR.
    Under 40 CFR part 70, state, local and tribal permitting 
authorities review permit applications, provide for public review of 
proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical 
factors and public input and review information submittals required of 
sources during the term of the permit. Also, under 40 CFR part 70, the 
EPA reviews certain actions of the permitting authorities and provides 
oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately 
implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and 
submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and 
for federal, state, local and tribal permitting authorities to 
adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly 
administer and manage the program.
    Information that is collected is handled according to EPA's 
policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B--
Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2). See also 
section 114(c) of the Act.
    Respondents/affected entities: Industrial plants (sources); state, 
local and tribal permitting authorities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (see 40 CFR part 70).

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    Estimated number of respondents: 15,780 sources and 116 state, 
local and tribal permitting authorities.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 5,168,815 hours (per year). Burden is 
defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $326,493,677 (per year). There are no 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 144,871 hours per year 
for the estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease is not likely a result of any new or 
changed federal program or mandate; but rather, the costs are largely 
related to the projected number of sources and permitting activity 
during the relevant three year period.

Courtney Kerwin,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-27312 Filed 10-26-15; 8:45 am]
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