Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Proposed Information Collection Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal), 7539-7540 [2016-02920]

Download as PDF 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 asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 7540 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-andrDocket@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: Swarupa Ganguli, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 6207A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9732; fax number: (202) 343–2342; email address: ganguli.swarupa@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 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), created by EPA as part of the United States’ commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a voluntary program designed to encourage and facilitate the development of environmentally and economically sound landfill gas (LFG) energy projects across the United States to reduce methane emissions from landfills. LMOP meets these objectives by educating local governments and communities about the benefits of LFG recovery and use; building partnerships between state agencies, industry, energy service providers, local communities, and other stakeholders interested in developing this valuable resources in their community; and providing tools to evaluate LFG energy potential. LMOP signed voluntary Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with these organizations to enlist their support in promoting cost-effective LFG utilization. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 The information collection includes completion and submission of the MOU, periodic information updates, and annual completion and submission of basic information on landfill methane projects with which the organizations are involved as an effort to update the LMOP Landfill and Landfill Gas Energy Project Database. The information collection is to be utilized to maintain up-to-date data and information about LMOP Partners and LFG energy projects with which they are involved. The data will also be used by the public to access LFG energy project development opportunities in the United States. In addition, the information collection will assist LMOP in evaluating the reduction of methane emissions from landfills. Form Numbers: 5900–157, 5900–158, 5900–159, 5900–160, 5900–161, and 5900–162. Respondents/affected entities: Private companies and municipalities that own or operate landfills; manufacturers and suppliers of equipment/knowledge to capture and utilize LFG; utility companies; end-users of energy from landfills; developers of LFG energy projects; State agencies; and other LFG energy stakeholders. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 1,135. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 2,522 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $196,272 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 1,694 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due to revised estimates of respondent participation and attrition. Courtney Kerwin, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2016–02920 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0743] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 12, 2016. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0743. Title: Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96–128. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities and state, local and tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,471 respondents; 10,071 responses. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 29 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7539-7540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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

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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: Swarupa Ganguli, Climate Change 
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 6207A, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: (202) 343-9732; fax number: (202) 343-2342; email 
address: ganguli.swarupa@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 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), created by 
EPA as part of the United States' commitment to reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate 
Change, is a voluntary program designed to encourage and facilitate the 
development of environmentally and economically sound landfill gas 
(LFG) energy projects across the United States to reduce methane 
emissions from landfills. LMOP meets these objectives by educating 
local governments and communities about the benefits of LFG recovery 
and use; building partnerships between state agencies, industry, energy 
service providers, local communities, and other stakeholders interested 
in developing this valuable resources in their community; and providing 
tools to evaluate LFG energy potential. LMOP signed voluntary Memoranda 
of Understanding (MOUs) with these organizations to enlist their 
support in promoting cost-effective LFG utilization. The information 
collection includes completion and submission of the MOU, periodic 
information updates, and annual completion and submission of basic 
information on landfill methane projects with which the organizations 
are involved as an effort to update the LMOP Landfill and Landfill Gas 
Energy Project Database. The information collection is to be utilized 
to maintain up-to-date data and information about LMOP Partners and LFG 
energy projects with which they are involved. The data will also be 
used by the public to access LFG energy project development 
opportunities in the United States. In addition, the information 
collection will assist LMOP in evaluating the reduction of methane 
emissions from landfills.
    Form Numbers: 5900-157, 5900-158, 5900-159, 5900-160, 5900-161, and 
5900-162.
    Respondents/affected entities: Private companies and municipalities 
that own or operate landfills; manufacturers and suppliers of 
equipment/knowledge to capture and utilize LFG; utility companies; end-
users of energy from landfills; developers of LFG energy projects; 
State agencies; and other LFG energy stakeholders.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,135.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 2,522 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $196,272 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 1,694 hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease is due to revised estimates of 
respondent participation and attrition.

Courtney Kerwin,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2016-02920 Filed 2-11-16; 8:45 am]
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