Agency Information Collection Activities; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection; Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request, 40577-40578 [2017-17986]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 164 / Friday, August 25, 2017 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9034–8] [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0264; FRL–9966–65– OEI] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7146 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) Filed 08/14/2017 Through 08/18/2017 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. 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Dawn Roberts, Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2017–18079 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Aug 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 Agency Information Collection Activities; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection; Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA): ‘‘Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection’’ and identified by EPA ICR No. 1246.13 and OMB Control No. 2070–0072. 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 in this document. EPA did not receive any comments in response to the previously provided public review opportunity issued in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 115). With this submission, EPA is providing an additional 30 days for public review. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0264, to both EPA and OMB as follows: • To EPA online using https:// www.regulations.gov (our preferred method) or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. • To 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 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. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Environmental SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40577 Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; email address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Docket: Supporting documents, including the ICR that explains in detail the information collection activities and the related burden and cost estimates that are summarized in this document, are available in the docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 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. ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on August 31, 2017. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. Under PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 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 are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other 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: EPA’s asbestos worker protection rule is designed to provide occupational exposure protection to state and local government employees who are engaged in asbestos abatement activities in states that do not have state plans approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The rule provides protection for public employees not covered by the OSHA standard from the adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to asbestos. Specifically, the rule requires state and local governments to monitor employee exposure to asbestos, take action to reduce exposure to asbestos, monitor employee health and train employees about asbestos hazards. The rule includes a number of information reporting and recordkeeping requirements. State and local government agencies are required to provide employees with information about exposures to asbestos and the E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1 40578 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 164 / Friday, August 25, 2017 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES associated health effects. The rule also requires state and local governments to notify EPA before commencing any asbestos abatement project. State and local governments must maintain medical surveillance and monitoring records and training records on their employees, must establish a set of written procedures for respirator programs and must maintain procedures and records of respirator fit tests. EPA will use the information to monitor compliance with the asbestos worker protection rule. This request addresses these reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Respondents/Affected Entities: State and local government employers in 24 states, DC, and certain U.S. Territories that have employees engaged in asbestos-related construction, custodial and brake and clutch repair activities without OSHA-approved state plans. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (see 40 CFR 763 Subpart G). Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 23,437. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total burden: 372,969 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Estimated total costs: $ 15,763,007 (per year), includes no annualized capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a net increase of 9,452 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase reflects an increase of 24,371 hours to account for updates made from previous ICRs to standardize methodology, and a decrease of 14,919 hours due to Maine’s new status of having an OSHAapproved state plan whereby its entities are no longer covered under this ICR. This change is an adjustment. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2017–17986 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Aug 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OECA–2013–0316; FRL–9966– 44–OEI] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 1086.11, OMB Control No. 2060–0120), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2017. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (81 FR 26546) on May 3, 2016 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 September 25, 2017. SUMMARY: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OECA–2013–0316, to: (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by email to docket.oeca@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: Patrick Yellin, Monitoring, Assistance, and Media Programs Division, Office of Compliance, Mail Code 2227A, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–2970; fax number: (202) 564–0050; email address: yellin.patrick@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, 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 affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 60, subpart A, and any changes, or additions to the Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subparts KKK and LLL. Owners or operators of the affected facilities must submit a one-time-only report of any physical or operational changes, initial performance tests, and periodic reports and results. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Reports are required semiannually at a minimum. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of onshore natural gas processing plants. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFFR part 60, subparts KKK and LLL). Estimated number of respondents: 484 (total). Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually, and occasionally. Total estimated burden: 102,000 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $10,800,000 (per year), includes $68,400 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an adjustment decrease in the estimated labor hours and number of responses as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. The decrease is due to a projected decline in the number of sources subject to the regulation, as new and modified sources will become subject to NSPS Subpart OOOO. We expect on average 27 existing facilities under Subpart KKK and 3 facilities under Subpart LLL will undergo modifications each year such E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0264; FRL-9966-65-OEI]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Reporting and 
Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection; Submitted to 
OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has submitted the following information collection request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA): 
``Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker 
Protection'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 1246.13 and OMB Control No. 
2070-0072. 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 in 
this document. EPA did not receive any comments in response to the 
previously provided public review opportunity issued in the Federal 
Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 115). With this submission, EPA is 
providing an additional 30 days for public review.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0264, to both EPA and OMB as follows:
     To EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method) or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460.
     To 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 
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. Do not submit electronically any 
information you consider to be CBI or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Environmental 
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email 
address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Docket: Supporting documents, including the ICR that explains in 
detail the information collection activities and the related burden and 
cost estimates that are summarized in this document, are available in 
the docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, West William 
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 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.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on August 31, 
2017. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or 
sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending 
at OMB.
    Under PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 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 are displayed either by publication in the 
Federal Register or by other 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: EPA's asbestos worker protection rule is designed to 
provide occupational exposure protection to state and local government 
employees who are engaged in asbestos abatement activities in states 
that do not have state plans approved by the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration (OSHA). The rule provides protection for public 
employees not covered by the OSHA standard from the adverse health 
effects associated with occupational exposure to asbestos. 
Specifically, the rule requires state and local governments to monitor 
employee exposure to asbestos, take action to reduce exposure to 
asbestos, monitor employee health and train employees about asbestos 
hazards.
    The rule includes a number of information reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements. State and local government agencies are 
required to provide employees with information about exposures to 
asbestos and the

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associated health effects. The rule also requires state and local 
governments to notify EPA before commencing any asbestos abatement 
project. State and local governments must maintain medical surveillance 
and monitoring records and training records on their employees, must 
establish a set of written procedures for respirator programs and must 
maintain procedures and records of respirator fit tests. EPA will use 
the information to monitor compliance with the asbestos worker 
protection rule. This request addresses these reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: State and local government employers 
in 24 states, DC, and certain U.S. Territories that have employees 
engaged in asbestos-related construction, custodial and brake and 
clutch repair activities without OSHA-approved state plans.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (see 40 CFR 763 
Subpart G). Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. 
EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of 
confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance 
with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 23,437.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total burden: 372,969 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Estimated total costs: $ 15,763,007 (per year), includes no 
annualized capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is a net increase of 9,452 hours in 
the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in 
the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase reflects an increase 
of 24,371 hours to account for updates made from previous ICRs to 
standardize methodology, and a decrease of 14,919 hours due to Maine's 
new status of having an OSHA-approved state plan whereby its entities 
are no longer covered under this ICR. This change is an adjustment.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2017-17986 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am]
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