Notice of Availability of Electronic Reporting; Federal Air Rules for Reservations Online Reporting System, 80359-80360 [2015-32510]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Notices Dated: December 4, 2015. Jim Jones, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2015–32515 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9940–53–ORD; Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2013–0357] Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides—Health Criteria Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the draft document titled, ‘‘External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides—Health Criteria’’ (EPA/600/R–15/066). The original Federal Register notice announcement provides a 60-day public comment period and was published on November 24, 2015. The EPA subsequently received a request to extend this comment period. With the 30-day extension announced in this notice, the comment period ends on February 24, 2016. The draft document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA’s Office of Research and Development as part of the review of the primary (health-based) National Ambient Air Quality Standards for sulfur dioxide. DATES: The public comment period began on November 24, 2015, and ends on February 24, 2016. Comments must be received on or before February 24, 2016. SUMMARY: The ‘‘External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides—Health Criteria’’ will be available primarily via the Internet on the EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Dioxide (Health Criteria) home page at https:// www2.epa.gov/isa/integrated-scienceassessment-isa-sulfur-dioxide-healthcriteria or the public docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, Docket ID: EPA– HQ–ORD–2013–0357. A limited number of CD–ROM copies will be available. Contact Ms. Marieka Boyd by phone: 919–541–0031; fax: 919–541–5078; or email: boyd.marieka@epa.gov to request a CD–ROM, and please provide your name, your mailing address, and the document title, ‘‘External Review Draft mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Dec 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides—Health Criteria’’ to facilitate processing of your request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information, contact Dr. Tom Long, NCEA; telephone: 919–541–1880; facsimile: 919–541–1818; or email: long.tom@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments may be submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, by mail, by fax, or by hand delivery/courier. Please follow the detailed instructions provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the Federal Register notice announcing the release of the draft assessment document, published on November 24, 2015 (80 FR 73183). For information on submitting comments to the docket, please contact the ORD Docket at the EPA’s Headquarters Docket Center; telephone: 202–566–1752; fax: 202–566–9744; or email: Docket_ORD@epa.gov. Dated: December 16, 2015. Mary A. Ross, Deputy Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. 2015–32511 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R10–OAR–2015–0812; FRL–9940–60– Region 10] Notice of Availability of Electronic Reporting; Federal Air Rules for Reservations Online Reporting System Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public that electronic emissions reporting is now available for sources covered by the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR). The FARR requires certain sources of air pollution on Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to register and report emissions to the EPA. Any person who owns or operates a source of air pollution with the potential to emit two or more tons per year of an air pollutant, with certain exceptions, must register annually and report those emissions. Registration and emissions reports are due within 90 days of commencing operations, and annually thereafter. The EPA created the FARR Online Reporting System (FORS) to help make registration and emissions reporting easier. The FORS, operated through the agency’s SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80359 Central Data Exchange (CDX), is CROMERR compliant, which means the electronic signature meets the EPA’s regulatory electronic signature requirements. Nancy Helm: Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, EPA Region 10, AWT–150, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. 206–553–6908; or helm.nancy@epa.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Helm: Office of Air, Waste and Toxics; 206–553–6908; or helm.nancy@ epa.gov. As of January 15, 2016, air pollution sources covered by the FARR as provided in 40 CFR 49.138 may register and report emissions electronically. How to Access the System: The FORS can be accessed at https://cdx.epa.gov. New users will need to register and select FORS as their program service. The EPA intends to provide training to affected entities on how to access, register and use the system. How to Get Help Using the System: The EPA has provided the CDX user guide to each source currently registered under the FARR, and to tribal governments in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. That guide is available at https://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/tribal.nsf/ programs/farr. The CDX Help Desk is available for technical support-related questions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (ET) at 1–888–890– 1995 or helpdesk@epacdx.net. Confidential Business Information: Regulated entities may assert a business confidentiality claim covering any portion of the submitted information as provided in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. Information claimed as confidential should be submitted on compact disk or flash drive and mailed to the FARR Registration Coordinator, EPA Region 10, AWT–150, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. Confidential treatment is automatically forfeited for information submitted through the FORS. Note that emissions data and information necessary to determine emissions is not entitled to confidential treatment. Failure to assert a claim in the manner described in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, allows the submitted information to be released to the public without further notice. Information subject to a business confidentiality claim may be disclosed by the EPA only to the extent set forth in the above-cited regulations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1 80360 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Notices Dated: December 18, 2015. Janis Hastings, Acting Director, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ´ Rame Cromwell, Field and External Affairs Division (7605P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 308– 9068; email address: cromwell.rame@ epa.gov. [FR Doc. 2015–32510 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0713; FRL–9937–15] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of Collection; Comment Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR, entitled: ‘‘Submission of Protocols and Study Reports for Environmental Research Involving Human Subjects’’; identified by EPA ICR No. 2195.05 and OMB Control No. 2070–0169, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2016. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0713, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Dec 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. 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. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. 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. II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply to? Title: Submission of Protocols and Study Reports for Environmental Research Involving Human Subjects. ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2195.05. OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070–0169. ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on August 31, 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (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 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the regulation of pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). As revised in 2006 and 2013, EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 26 protect subjects of ‘‘third-party’’ human research (i.e., research that is not conducted or supported by EPA).1 In addition to other protections, the regulations require affected entities to submit information to EPA and an institutional review board (IRB) prior to initiating, and to EPA upon the completion of, certain studies that involve human research participants. The information collection activity consists of activity-driven reporting and recordkeeping requirements for those who intend to conduct research for submission to EPA under the pesticide laws. If such research involves intentional dosing of human subjects, these individuals (respondents) are required to submit study protocols to EPA and a cognizant local Human Subjects IRB before such research is initiated so that the scientific design and ethical standards that will be employed during the proposed study may be reviewed and approved. Also, respondents are required to submit information about the ethical conduct of completed research that involved human subjects when such research is submitted to EPA. Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2,131 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Respondents/Affected Entities: Any entity that submits protocols and study reports for environmental research involving human subjects under FIFRA and/or FFDCA. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 5 annually for research involving intentional exposure of human subjects and 10 annually for all 1 To access the revised regulation go to: https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-02-14/html/201303456.htm E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 247 (Thursday, December 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80359-80360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-32510]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-R10-OAR-2015-0812; FRL-9940-60-Region 10]


Notice of Availability of Electronic Reporting; Federal Air Rules 
for Reservations Online Reporting System

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the 
public that electronic emissions reporting is now available for sources 
covered by the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR). The FARR 
requires certain sources of air pollution on Indian Reservations in 
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to register and report emissions to the 
EPA. Any person who owns or operates a source of air pollution with the 
potential to emit two or more tons per year of an air pollutant, with 
certain exceptions, must register annually and report those emissions. 
Registration and emissions reports are due within 90 days of commencing 
operations, and annually thereafter. The EPA created the FARR Online 
Reporting System (FORS) to help make registration and emissions 
reporting easier. The FORS, operated through the agency's Central Data 
Exchange (CDX), is CROMERR compliant, which means the electronic 
signature meets the EPA's regulatory electronic signature requirements.

ADDRESSES: Nancy Helm: Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, EPA Region 10, 
AWT-150, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. 206-553-6908; 
or helm.nancy@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Helm: Office of Air, Waste and 
Toxics; 206-553-6908; or helm.nancy@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As of January 15, 2016, air pollution 
sources covered by the FARR as provided in 40 CFR 49.138 may register 
and report emissions electronically.
    How to Access the System: The FORS can be accessed at https://cdx.epa.gov. New users will need to register and select FORS as their 
program service. The EPA intends to provide training to affected 
entities on how to access, register and use the system.
    How to Get Help Using the System: The EPA has provided the CDX user 
guide to each source currently registered under the FARR, and to tribal 
governments in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. That guide is available 
at https://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/tribal.nsf/programs/farr. The CDX Help 
Desk is available for technical support-related questions between the 
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (ET) at 1-888-890-1995 or 
helpdesk@epacdx.net.
    Confidential Business Information: Regulated entities may assert a 
business confidentiality claim covering any portion of the submitted 
information as provided in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. Information 
claimed as confidential should be submitted on compact disk or flash 
drive and mailed to the FARR Registration Coordinator, EPA Region 10, 
AWT-150, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. Confidential 
treatment is automatically forfeited for information submitted through 
the FORS. Note that emissions data and information necessary to 
determine emissions is not entitled to confidential treatment. Failure 
to assert a claim in the manner described in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, 
allows the submitted information to be released to the public without 
further notice. Information subject to a business confidentiality claim 
may be disclosed by the EPA only to the extent set forth in the above-
cited regulations.


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    Dated: December 18, 2015.
Janis Hastings,
Acting Director, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2015-32510 Filed 12-23-15; 8:45 am]
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