Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA's ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors (Revision), 7538-7539 [2016-02919]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 7538 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices 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.). This is a proposed revision of the ICR, which is currently approved through 12/31/2017. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 30455) on May 28, 2015 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2005–1121, to (1) EPA online using 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 Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. 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: Geanetta Heard, Fuel Compliance Center, 64106J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343–9017; fax number: 202–565–2085; email address: heard.geanetta@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. Abstract: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program began in 2006 pursuant to the requirements in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 Clean Air Act (CAA) section 211(o) which were added through the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). The statutory requirements for the RFS program were subsequently modified through the Energy Independence and Security act of 2007 (EISA), resulting in the promulgation of major revisions to the regulatory requirements on March 26, 2010. The RFS program requires that specified volumes of renewable fuel be used as transportation fuel, heating oil, and/or jet fuel each year. To accomplish this, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes applicable percentage standards annually that apply to the sum of all gasoline and diesel produced or imported. Obligated parties demonstrate compliance with the standards through the acquisition of unique Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) assigned by the producer or importer to every batch of renewable fuel produced or imported. This regulation will help EPA to monitor compliance with the RFS program and will ensure that the RIN system operates as originally intended. The data generated by the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) program will assist obligated parties and smaller renewable fuel producers to comply with the requirements of the RFS program by supporting the validity of RINs. Form Numbers: EPA Forms 5900–354, 5900–355, 5900–356, 5900–323, 5900– 357, 5900–358, 5900–359, 5900–360, and 5900–361. Respondents/affected entities: Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary (40 CFR part 80). Estimated number of respondents: 1,222 (total). Frequency of response: Quarterly, yearly and semiannually. Total estimated burden: 26,830 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $2,984,207 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 236,914 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This is due to a reduction in burden hours due to EMTS system’s automation structure. Courtney Kerwin, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2016–02921 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9025–5] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7146 or https://www2.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Filed 02/01/ 2016 Through 02/05/2016, Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-nepa-public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20160028, Final, FHWA, WI, I– 94 East-West Corridor (70th St—16th St) Project, Review Period Ends: 03/ 14/2016, Contact: Michael Davies, 608–829–7500. EIS No. 20160029, Final, BPA, WA, I– 5 Corridor Reinforcement Project, Review Period Ends: 03/14/2016, Contact: Nancy A. Wittpenn 503–230– 3297. Amended Notices EIS No. 20150346, Draft, OSM, TN, North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area, Tennessee, Lands Unsuitable for Mining, Comment Period Ends: 02/26/2016, Contact: Earl Bandy 865–545–4103 ext. 130, Revision to FR Notice Published 12/ 11/2015; OSM reopened the comment period that ended 01/025/2016 and extended to 02/26/2016. Dated: February 9, 2016. Dawn Roberts, Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2016–02937 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0407; FRL–9941–79– OEI] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors (Revision) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors’’ (EPA ICR No. 1772.07, OMB Control No. 2060–0347) 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.). This is a proposed revision of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 31, 2016. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 43770) on July 23, 2015 during a 60day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2006–0407, to (1) EPA online using 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 Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. 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: Stephanie Klein, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, Mail Code: 6202A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343–9144; fax number: 202–343–2204; email address: klein.stephanie@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 Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. Abstract: EPA created ENERGY STAR as a voluntary program to help businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The program focuses on reducing utility-generated emissions by reducing the demand for energy. In 1991, EPA launched the Green Lights Program to encourage corporations, state and local governments, colleges and universities, and other organizations to adopt energy-efficient lighting as a profitable means of preventing pollution and improving lighting quality. Since then, EPA has rolled Green Lights into ENERGY STAR and expanded ENERGY STAR to encompass organization-wide energy performance improvement, such as building technology upgrades, product purchasing initiatives, and employee training. At the same time, EPA has streamlined the reporting requirements of ENERGY STAR and focused on providing incentives for improvements (e.g., ENERGY STAR Awards Program). To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to complete a Partnership Letter or Agreement that establishes their commitment to energy efficiency. Partners agree to undertake efforts such as measuring, tracking, and benchmarking their organization’s energy performance by using tools such as those offered by ENERGY STAR; developing and implementing a plan to improve energy performance in their facilities and operations by adopting a strategy provided by ENERGY STAR; and educating staff and the public about their Partnership with ENERGY STAR, and highlighting achievements with the ENERGY STAR, where available. In addition, Partners and any other interested party can evaluate the efficiency of their buildings using EPA’s online tools (e.g., Portfolio Manager) and apply for recognition. Form numbers: 5900–19, 5900–21, 5900–22, 5900–33, 5900–89, 5900–195, 5900–197, 5900–198, 5900–262, 5900– 263, 5900–264, 5900–265, 5900–375, 5900–376, 5900–377, 5900–378, 5900– 379, 5900–380, 5900–381, 5900–382, 5900–383, 5900–384, 5900–385, 5900– 386, and 5900–387. Respondents/affected entities: Entities affected by this action are participants in EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 51,515 (total). PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7539 Frequency of response: One-time, annually, or on occasion. Total estimated burden: 254,084 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b) Total estimated cost: $21,784,161 (per year), includes $10,827,727 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of 59,575 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to program growth. Courtney Kerwin, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2016–02919 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0078; FRL–9940–65– OEI] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Proposed Information Collection Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Landfill Methane Outreach Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 1849.07 OMB Control No. 2060– 0446) 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.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 31, 2016. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 61210) on Friday, October 9, 2015 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2003–0078, to (1) EPA online SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 29 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0407; FRL-9941-79-OEI]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; EPA's ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial 
and Industrial Sectors (Revision)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an 
information collection request (ICR), ``EPA's ENERGY STAR Program in 
the Commercial and Industrial Sectors'' (EPA ICR No. 1772.07, OMB 
Control No. 2060-0347) 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.). This is a proposed revision of the ICR, which is 
currently approved through March 31, 2016. Public comments were 
previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 43770) on July 23, 
2015 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an 
additional 30 days for public comments. 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: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 14, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2006-0407, to (1) EPA 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, and (2) OMB via email 
to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer 
for EPA.
    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: Stephanie Klein, Climate Protection 
Partnerships Division, Mail Code: 6202A, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 202-343-9144; fax number: 202-343-2204; email address: 
klein.stephanie@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 
Building, 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.
    Abstract: EPA created ENERGY STAR as a voluntary program to help 
businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior 
energy efficiency. The program focuses on reducing utility-generated 
emissions by reducing the demand for energy. In 1991, EPA launched the 
Green Lights Program to encourage corporations, state and local 
governments, colleges and universities, and other organizations to 
adopt energy-efficient lighting as a profitable means of preventing 
pollution and improving lighting quality. Since then, EPA has rolled 
Green Lights into ENERGY STAR and expanded ENERGY STAR to encompass 
organization-wide energy performance improvement, such as building 
technology upgrades, product purchasing initiatives, and employee 
training. At the same time, EPA has streamlined the reporting 
requirements of ENERGY STAR and focused on providing incentives for 
improvements (e.g., ENERGY STAR Awards Program).
    To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to complete a 
Partnership Letter or Agreement that establishes their commitment to 
energy efficiency. Partners agree to undertake efforts such as 
measuring, tracking, and benchmarking their organization's energy 
performance by using tools such as those offered by ENERGY STAR; 
developing and implementing a plan to improve energy performance in 
their facilities and operations by adopting a strategy provided by 
ENERGY STAR; and educating staff and the public about their Partnership 
with ENERGY STAR, and highlighting achievements with the ENERGY STAR, 
where available. In addition, Partners and any other interested party 
can evaluate the efficiency of their buildings using EPA's online tools 
(e.g., Portfolio Manager) and apply for recognition.
    Form numbers: 5900-19, 5900-21, 5900-22, 5900-33, 5900-89, 5900-
195, 5900-197, 5900-198, 5900-262, 5900-263, 5900-264, 5900-265, 5900-
375, 5900-376, 5900-377, 5900-378, 5900-379, 5900-380, 5900-381, 5900-
382, 5900-383, 5900-384, 5900-385, 5900-386, and 5900-387.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities affected by this action are 
participants in EPA's ENERGY STAR Program in the Commercial and 
Industrial Sectors.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 51,515 (total).
    Frequency of response: One-time, annually, or on occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 254,084 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b)
    Total estimated cost: $21,784,161 (per year), includes $10,827,727 
in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of 59,575 hours in 
the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This increase is due to program growth.

Courtney Kerwin,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2016-02919 Filed 2-11-16; 8:45 am]
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