Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan Requirements (Renewal), 12381-12382 [2018-05760]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 21, 2018 / Notices Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is April 4, 2018. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the website that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: March 15, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–05676 Filed 3–20–18; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Mar 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2018–0105; FRL–9975– 67–OLEM] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan Requirements (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans—40 CFR part 112.20’’ (EPA ICR No. 1630.13, OMB Control No. 2050– 0135) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2018. 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 must be submitted on or before May 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OLEM–2018–0105 referencing the Docket ID numbers provided for each item in the text, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to swackhammer.jtroy@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. The 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: J. Troy Swackhammer, Office of Emergency Management, Mail Code 5104A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–1966; email address: swackhammer.j-troy@epa.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12381 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. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: The authority for EPA’s facility response plan (FRP) requirements is derived from section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPA’s regulation is codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. All FRP reporting and recordkeeping activities are mandatory. This information collection request renewal has substantively changed from the last ICR approval (August 21, 2015) due to a reduction in the plan holder universe as a result of facility closures and reductions in storage capacities, rendering these facilities no longer subject to FRP requirements. The purpose of an FRP is to help an owner or operator identify the necessary resources to respond to an oil spill in a timely manner. If implemented effectively, the FRP will reduce the impact and severity of oil spills and may prevent spills because of the E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 12382 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 21, 2018 / Notices identification of risks at the facility. Although the owner or operator is the primary data user, EPA also uses the data in certain situations to ensure that facilities comply with the regulation and to help allocate response resources. State and local governments may use the data, which are not generally available elsewhere and can greatly assist local emergency preparedness planning efforts. The EPA reviews all submitted FRPs and must approve FRPs for those facilities whose discharges may cause significant and substantial harm to the environment in order to ensure that facilities believed to pose the highest risk have planned for adequate resources and procedures to respond to a spill. (See 40 CFR 112.20(f)(3) for further information about the criteria for significant and substantial harm.) None of the information collected under the FRP rule is believed to be confidential. One of the criteria necessary for information to be classified as confidential (40 CFR 2.208) is that a business must show that it has previously taken reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information and that it intends to continue to take such measures. The EPA has provided no assurances of confidentiality to facility owners or operators when they file their FRPs. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are the owner or operator of a facility that is required to have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan under the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation (40 CFR part 112) and that could cause substantial harm to the environment, and must prepare and submit an FRP to EPA. The applicability criteria for a substantial harm facility are: (1) The facility transfers oil over water to or from a vessel and has a total storage capacity of greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons; or (2) the facility’s total oil storage capacity is greater than or equal to one million gallons and one or more of the following harm factors are met: Insufficient secondary containment for aboveground storage tanks at the facility; a discharge of oil could impact fish and wildlife and sensitive environments; a discharge of oil could shut down a drinking water intake; the facility has experienced a reportable oil discharge of 10,000 gallons or more in last 5 years; or other factors considered by the Regional Administrator. (See 40 CFR 112.20(b)(1) and (f) for further information about the criteria for substantial harm.) Respondent’s Obligation to Respond: Mandatory under section 311(j)(5) of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Mar 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,274 (total). Frequency of Response: Less than once per year. Total Estimated Burden: 378,828 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b) Total Estimated Cost (With Overhead): $16,019,855 (per year), includes $3,355 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: The EPA estimates that there is a reduction in the hours of total estimated respondent burden (approximate reduction of 84,591 hours) compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This estimate is based on EPA’s current inventory of facilities that have submitted and are maintaining an FRP as per 40 CFR part 112. The EPA has not amended the FRP regulation since the last ICR renewal that would affect the per-facility burden. The EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. Dated: February 26, 2018. Reggie Cheatham, Director, Office of Emergency Management. [FR Doc. 2018–05760 Filed 3–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9975–73–OAR] Meeting of the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee (MSTRS) will meet on May 22, 2018. The MSTRS is a subcommittee under the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee. This is an open meeting. The meeting will include discussion of current topics and presentations about activities being conducted by EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality. The preliminary agenda for the meeting and any notices about change in venue will be posted on the Subcommittee’s website: https://www2.epa.gov/caaac/ mobile-sources-technical-reviewsubcommittee-mstrs-caaac. MSTRS listserv subscribers will receive notification when the agenda is available on the Subcommittee website. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To subscribe to the MSTRS listserv, send an email to mccubbin.courtney@ epa.gov. DATES: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting is currently scheduled to be held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. However, this date and location are subject to change and interested parties should monitor the Subcommittee website (above) for the latest logistical information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Courtney McCubbin, Designated Federal Officer, Transportation and Climate Division, Mailcode 6406A, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; Ph: 202–564– 2436; email: mccubbin.courtney@ epa.gov. Background on the work of the Subcommittee is available at: https:// www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sourcestechnical-review-subcommittee-mstrscaaac Individuals or organizations wishing to provide comments to the Subcommittee should submit them to Ms. McCubbin at the address above by May 8, 2018. The Subcommittee expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During the meeting, the Subcommittee may also hear progress reports from some of its workgroups as well as updates and announcements on activities of general interest to attendees. For Individuals with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Ms. McCubbin (see above). To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Ms. McCubbin, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: March 13, 2018. Christopher Grundler, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2018–05753 Filed 3–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0222; FRL–9974–61] Labat-Anderson Incorporated; Transfer of Data Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12381-12382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05760]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0105; FRL-9975-67-OLEM]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; 
Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan 
Requirements (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Oil Pollution Act 
Facility Response Plans--40 CFR part 112.20'' (EPA ICR No. 1630.13, OMB 
Control No. 2050-0135) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific 
aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This 
is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through 
August 31, 2018. 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 must be submitted on or before May 21, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-
2018-0105 referencing the Docket ID numbers provided for each item in 
the text, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by 
email to [email protected], or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    The 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: J. Troy Swackhammer, Office of 
Emergency Management, Mail Code 5104A, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
564-1966; email address: [email protected].

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.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 
comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of 
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (iv) 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. EPA 
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. 
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and 
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice 
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to 
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: The authority for EPA's facility response plan (FRP) 
requirements is derived from section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, 
as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPA's regulation is 
codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. All FRP 
reporting and recordkeeping activities are mandatory. This information 
collection request renewal has substantively changed from the last ICR 
approval (August 21, 2015) due to a reduction in the plan holder 
universe as a result of facility closures and reductions in storage 
capacities, rendering these facilities no longer subject to FRP 
requirements. The purpose of an FRP is to help an owner or operator 
identify the necessary resources to respond to an oil spill in a timely 
manner. If implemented effectively, the FRP will reduce the impact and 
severity of oil spills and may prevent spills because of the

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identification of risks at the facility. Although the owner or operator 
is the primary data user, EPA also uses the data in certain situations 
to ensure that facilities comply with the regulation and to help 
allocate response resources. State and local governments may use the 
data, which are not generally available elsewhere and can greatly 
assist local emergency preparedness planning efforts. The EPA reviews 
all submitted FRPs and must approve FRPs for those facilities whose 
discharges may cause significant and substantial harm to the 
environment in order to ensure that facilities believed to pose the 
highest risk have planned for adequate resources and procedures to 
respond to a spill. (See 40 CFR 112.20(f)(3) for further information 
about the criteria for significant and substantial harm.) None of the 
information collected under the FRP rule is believed to be 
confidential. One of the criteria necessary for information to be 
classified as confidential (40 CFR 2.208) is that a business must show 
that it has previously taken reasonable measures to protect the 
confidentiality of the information and that it intends to continue to 
take such measures. The EPA has provided no assurances of 
confidentiality to facility owners or operators when they file their 
FRPs.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this action are the owner or operator of a facility that is required to 
have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan under 
the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation (40 CFR part 112) and that 
could cause substantial harm to the environment, and must prepare and 
submit an FRP to EPA. The applicability criteria for a substantial harm 
facility are: (1) The facility transfers oil over water to or from a 
vessel and has a total storage capacity of greater than or equal to 
42,000 gallons; or (2) the facility's total oil storage capacity is 
greater than or equal to one million gallons and one or more of the 
following harm factors are met: Insufficient secondary containment for 
aboveground storage tanks at the facility; a discharge of oil could 
impact fish and wildlife and sensitive environments; a discharge of oil 
could shut down a drinking water intake; the facility has experienced a 
reportable oil discharge of 10,000 gallons or more in last 5 years; or 
other factors considered by the Regional Administrator. (See 40 CFR 
112.20(b)(1) and (f) for further information about the criteria for 
substantial harm.)
    Respondent's Obligation to Respond: Mandatory under section 
311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act 
of 1990.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,274 (total).
    Frequency of Response: Less than once per year.
    Total Estimated Burden: 378,828 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b)
    Total Estimated Cost (With Overhead): $16,019,855 (per year), 
includes $3,355 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: The EPA estimates that there is a reduction 
in the hours of total estimated respondent burden (approximate 
reduction of 84,591 hours) compared with the ICR currently approved by 
OMB. This estimate is based on EPA's current inventory of facilities 
that have submitted and are maintaining an FRP as per 40 CFR part 112. 
The EPA has not amended the FRP regulation since the last ICR renewal 
that would affect the per-facility burden. The EPA will consider the 
comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.

    Dated: February 26, 2018.
Reggie Cheatham,
Director, Office of Emergency Management.
[FR Doc. 2018-05760 Filed 3-20-18; 8:45 am]
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