Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Continuous Release Reporting Requirements; Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Wastes at Farms Under CERCLA Section 103, 57443-57444 [2017-26185]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 5, 2017 / Notices other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: November 21, 2017. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–26098 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–SFUND–2007–0469; FRL–9971– 65–OLEM] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Continuous Release Reporting Requirements; Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Wastes at Farms Under CERCLA Section 103 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Continuous Release Reporting Requirements; Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Wastes at Farms Under CERCLA Section 103’’ (EPA ICR No. 1445.13, OMB Control No. 2050–0086) 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 request for approval of a collection for a sector (farms) that were not included in the ICR currently approved by OMB (Control No. 2050–0086) (EPA ICR No. 1445.12). 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 may be submitted on or before December 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–SFUND–2007–0469, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to superfund.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. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Dec 04, 2017 Jkt 244001 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: Sicy Jacob, Office of Emergency Management, 5104A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–8019; email address: jacob.sicy@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: This information collection request (ICR) addresses the reporting and recordkeeping activities required for farms to comply with EPA’s Continuous Release Reporting Regulation (CRRR; 40 CFR 302.8) implementing Section 103(f)(2) of CERCLA. The CRRR clarifies the types of releases that qualify for reporting under CERCLA Section 103(f)(2) and establishes the reporting requirements applicable to qualifying releases. This ICR estimates the burden and cost impacts on farms reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes at farms under CERCLA Section 103(f). • Statutory Background CERCLA Section 103(a) requires persons in charge of a facility or vessel to immediately notify the National Response Center (NRC) of any hazardous substance release that equals or exceeds its reportable quantity (RQ) and is not federally permitted. EPA regulations implementing CERCLA Section 103 is codified in 40 CFR part 302. The information collection for episodic releases (immediate release notification) is covered under OMB Control Number 2050–0046. Section 103(f)(2) of CERCLA provides relief from the per-occurrence notification requirements of Section 103(a) for hazardous substance releases that are ‘‘continuous,’’ and ‘‘stable in quantity and rate,’’ provided that such releases PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57443 are reported ‘‘annually, or at such time as there is any statistically significant increase’’ in the quantity of the release. Section 103(f)(2) contemplates that, in the case of certain ‘‘continuous’’ and ‘‘stable’’ releases, the notification objectives of CERCLA can be achieved with less frequent reporting. • Background for this ICR On December 18, 2008, EPA published a final rule, ‘‘CERCLA/ EPCRA Administrative Reporting Exemption for Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Waste at Farms,’’ that exempted farms releasing hazardous substances from animal waste to the air at or above threshold levels from reporting under CERCLA Section 103. The final rule also exempted reporting of such releases under EPCRA section 304 if the farm had fewer animals than a large concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO). On April 11, 2017, the D.C. Circuit Court vacated this final rule, thus eliminating the exemptions. Therefore, farms that were previously not subject to reporting requirements for air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes are now required to report. This means that farms are now subject to CERCLA Section 103 reporting requirements for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at the farms. In this ICR, EPA assumes that farms may utilize the streamlined reporting option, Continuous Release Reporting, to report air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes. This ICR (1445.13) amends the current approved ICR (1445.12, OMB Control No. 2050–0086) to add farms sector and their burden and costs associated with continuous release reporting requirements. Form Number: 6200–15. Respondents/affected entities: 44,900 farms. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory under CERCLA Section 103. Estimated number of respondents: 44,900 (total). Frequency of response: Farms may utilize the streamlined reporting option, continuous release reporting, of hazardous substances above their reportable quantities from animal wastes rather than providing immediate notification on a per-occurrence basis. Total estimated burden: 496,893 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $14,958,973 (per year), includes $455,061 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1 57444 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 5, 2017 / Notices Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase of 496,893 hours per year in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB (EPA ICR No. 1445.12). This increase is due to the vacatur of the December 18, 2008 Final Rule which exempted farms from reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes at farms. All farms are now subject to CERCLA reporting for air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes that are equal to or greater than their reportable quantities (RQs) within any 24-hour period. Dated: November 29, 2017. Reggie Cheatham, Director, Office of Emergency Management. [FR Doc. 2017–26185 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) VI will hold its third meeting. DATES: December 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305 (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, Designated Federal Officer, (202) 418–1096 (voice) or jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov (email); or Suzon Cameron, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, (202) 418–1916 (voice) or suzon.cameron@fcc.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be held on December 12, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The CSRIC is a Federal Advisory Committee that will provide recommendations to the FCC to improve the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems. On March 19, 2017, the FCC, pursuant to the Federal Advisory sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Dec 04, 2017 Jkt 244001 Committee Act, renewed the charter for the CSRIC for a period of two years through March 18, 2019. The meeting on December 12, 2017, will be the third meeting of the CSRIC under the current charter. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will provide audio and/or video coverage of the meeting over the Internet from the FCC’s Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/live. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to Jeffery Goldthorp, CSRIC Designated Federal Officer, by email to jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail to Jeffery Goldthorp, Associate Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 7–A325, Washington, DC 20554. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way the FCC can contact you if it needs more information. Please allow at least five days’ advance notice; last-minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–26159 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1156] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before February 5, 2018. 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 contacts below as soon as possible. Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email: PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, the FCC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1

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Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Continuous Release Reporting Requirements; 
Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Wastes at 
Farms Under CERCLA Section 103

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an 
information collection request (ICR), ``Continuous Release Reporting 
Requirements; Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From 
Animal Wastes at Farms Under CERCLA Section 103'' (EPA ICR No. 1445.13, 
OMB Control No. 2050-0086) 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 request for approval of a 
collection for a sector (farms) that were not included in the ICR 
currently approved by OMB (Control No. 2050-0086) (EPA ICR No. 
1445.12). 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 may be submitted on or before December 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
SFUND-2007-0469, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method), by email to superfund.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: Sicy Jacob, Office of Emergency 
Management, 5104A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-8019; email 
address: jacob.sicy@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: This information collection request (ICR) addresses the 
reporting and recordkeeping activities required for farms to comply 
with EPA's Continuous Release Reporting Regulation (CRRR; 40 CFR 302.8) 
implementing Section 103(f)(2) of CERCLA. The CRRR clarifies the types 
of releases that qualify for reporting under CERCLA Section 103(f)(2) 
and establishes the reporting requirements applicable to qualifying 
releases. This ICR estimates the burden and cost impacts on farms 
reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes at 
farms under CERCLA Section 103(f).

 Statutory Background

    CERCLA Section 103(a) requires persons in charge of a facility or 
vessel to immediately notify the National Response Center (NRC) of any 
hazardous substance release that equals or exceeds its reportable 
quantity (RQ) and is not federally permitted. EPA regulations 
implementing CERCLA Section 103 is codified in 40 CFR part 302. The 
information collection for episodic releases (immediate release 
notification) is covered under OMB Control Number 2050-0046. Section 
103(f)(2) of CERCLA provides relief from the per-occurrence 
notification requirements of Section 103(a) for hazardous substance 
releases that are ``continuous,'' and ``stable in quantity and rate,'' 
provided that such releases are reported ``annually, or at such time as 
there is any statistically significant increase'' in the quantity of 
the release. Section 103(f)(2) contemplates that, in the case of 
certain ``continuous'' and ``stable'' releases, the notification 
objectives of CERCLA can be achieved with less frequent reporting.

 Background for this ICR

    On December 18, 2008, EPA published a final rule, ``CERCLA/EPCRA 
Administrative Reporting Exemption for Air Releases of Hazardous 
Substances From Animal Waste at Farms,'' that exempted farms releasing 
hazardous substances from animal waste to the air at or above threshold 
levels from reporting under CERCLA Section 103. The final rule also 
exempted reporting of such releases under EPCRA section 304 if the farm 
had fewer animals than a large concentrated animal feeding operation 
(CAFO).
    On April 11, 2017, the D.C. Circuit Court vacated this final rule, 
thus eliminating the exemptions. Therefore, farms that were previously 
not subject to reporting requirements for air releases of hazardous 
substances from animal wastes are now required to report. This means 
that farms are now subject to CERCLA Section 103 reporting requirements 
for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at the 
farms. In this ICR, EPA assumes that farms may utilize the streamlined 
reporting option, Continuous Release Reporting, to report air releases 
of hazardous substances from animal wastes. This ICR (1445.13) amends 
the current approved ICR (1445.12, OMB Control No. 2050-0086) to add 
farms sector and their burden and costs associated with continuous 
release reporting requirements.
    Form Number: 6200-15.
    Respondents/affected entities: 44,900 farms.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory under CERCLA Section 
103.
    Estimated number of respondents: 44,900 (total).
    Frequency of response: Farms may utilize the streamlined reporting 
option, continuous release reporting, of hazardous substances above 
their reportable quantities from animal wastes rather than providing 
immediate notification on a per-occurrence basis.
    Total estimated burden: 496,893 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $14,958,973 (per year), includes $455,061 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.

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    Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase of 496,893 hours per 
year in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR 
currently approved by OMB (EPA ICR No. 1445.12). This increase is due 
to the vacatur of the December 18, 2008 Final Rule which exempted farms 
from reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes 
at farms. All farms are now subject to CERCLA reporting for air 
releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes that are equal to 
or greater than their reportable quantities (RQs) within any 24-hour 
period.

    Dated: November 29, 2017.
Reggie Cheatham,
Director, Office of Emergency Management.
[FR Doc. 2017-26185 Filed 12-4-17; 8:45 am]
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