Request for Nominations for the 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, 44873 [2018-19135]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 171 / Tuesday, September 4, 2018 / Notices applications. This ICR identifies the types of activities regulated and calculates the burden and associated costs of the revisions to be included in the first final rule, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Specific Provisions Affecting Applications and Program Updates (RIN 2040–AF25), and corresponding updated NPDES permit application forms. Form numbers: OMB. No. 2040–0004; OMB. No. 2040–0086; OMB. No. 2040– 0188; OMB. No. 2040–0211; OMB. No. 2040–0250; OMB. No. 2040–0284; OMB. No. 1004–0189; OMB. No. 0596–0082. Respondents/affected entities: The respondents affected by this collection activity include: The EPA; authorized state, territorial, and tribal programs; and the regulated community. Respondent’s obligation to respond: The collection is required pursuant to CWA section 402, as implemented by the revisions to 40 CFR parts 122, 124, and 125. Compliance with the updated application requirements and corresponding updated application forms is mandatory. The opportunity for NPDES permitting authorities to provide public notice of NPDES permit actions using the internet in lieu of the newspaper is voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 20,663 applicants/permittees; 20,019 state, territory, and tribal governments; 644 by the EPA (total: 41,326). Frequency of response: The burden would be realized once within a fiveyear period, with the assumption that each permit would be reapplied for and renewed once every five years. Total estimated burden: A reduction of 19,305 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b) Total estimated cost: A savings of $2,524,064 (per year), includes a savings of $1,419,673 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. Changes in estimates: There is an overall decrease of 19,305 hours in the total estimated respondent burden. This decrease is due to: Estimated burden reduction to both permittees and permitting authorities resulting from revised application forms that are easier to follow and redesigned to reduce confusion and support completion; permitting authorities exercising the option to publicly notice permitting decisions through public websites rather than through publication in newspapers, and; additional minor reductions in burden associated with permitting authority review of applications submitted by POTWs with pretreatment programs and applications submitted by permittees indicating the use of cooling water. These changes are VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Aug 31, 2018 Jkt 244001 due to changes in program requirements, as well as updated and improved NPDES permit application forms. Dated: August 27, 2018. Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management. [FR Doc. 2018–19142 Filed 8–31–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9983–28–OAR] Request for Nominations for the 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards. AGENCY: This notice announces the competition for the 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February 2000 to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by November 2, 2018. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information on this awards program, including the entry form, can be found on EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) website: https://epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/ index.html. Any member of the public who wants further information may contact Ms. Catrice Jefferson, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1668 or by email at jefferson.catrice@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards Project Notice, Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby given that the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the opening of competition for the 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to efforts related to air quality in the United States. There are five general award categories: (1) Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Action; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) State/Tribal/ Local Air Quality Policy Innovations; PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44873 and (5) Transportation Efficiency Innovations. There are also two special awards categories: (1) Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards are given periodically and are for recognition only. Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may be obtained from the CAAAC website at https://epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/ entry.html. Applicants can also contact Ms. Catrice Jefferson, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1668 or by email at jefferson.catrice@epa.gov. The entry form is a simple, four-part form asking for general information on the applicant; a narrative description of the project; three (3) independent references for the proposed entry; and your knowledge of EPA awards programs and resources. Applicants should also submit additional support documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package. Judging and Award Criteria: EPA staff will use a screening process, with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation will make the final award decisions. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual category. These criteria are listed in the 2019 Entry Package. Dated: August 28, 2018. Catrice Jefferson, Office of Air and Radiation. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19135]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9983-28-OAR]


Request for Nominations for the 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards 
Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the competition for the 2019 Clean Air 
Excellence Awards Program. EPA established the Clean Air Excellence 
Awards Program in February 2000 to recognize outstanding and innovative 
efforts that support progress in achieving clean air.

DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards 
Program must be postmarked by November 2, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information on this awards 
program, including the entry form, can be found on EPA's Clean Air Act 
Advisory Committee (CAAAC) website: https://epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/. Any member of the public who wants further information may 
contact Ms. Catrice Jefferson, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by 
telephone at (202) 564-1668 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards Project Notice, Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 
7403(a)(1) and (2) and sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act 
(CAA), notice is hereby given that the EPA's Office of Air and 
Radiation (OAR) announces the opening of competition for the 2019 Clean 
Air Excellence Awards Program (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to 
recognize and honor outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make 
progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and 
private entities. Entries are limited to efforts related to air quality 
in the United States. There are five general award categories: (1) 
Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Action; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) 
State/Tribal/Local Air Quality Policy Innovations; and (5) 
Transportation Efficiency Innovations. There are also two special 
awards categories: (1) Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual 
Achievement Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards 
are given periodically and are for recognition only.
    Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry 
on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may 
be obtained from the CAAAC website at https://epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/entry.html. Applicants can also contact Ms. Catrice 
Jefferson, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 
564-1668 or by email at [email protected]. The entry form is a 
simple, four-part form asking for general information on the applicant; 
a narrative description of the project; three (3) independent 
references for the proposed entry; and your knowledge of EPA awards 
programs and resources. Applicants should also submit additional 
support documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information 
on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package.
    Judging and Award Criteria: EPA staff will use a screening process, 
with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the 
CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The EPA Assistant 
Administrator for Air and Radiation will make the final award 
decisions. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and 
criteria specific to each individual category. These criteria are 
listed in the 2019 Entry Package.

    Dated: August 28, 2018.
Catrice Jefferson,
Office of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2018-19135 Filed 8-31-18; 8:45 am]
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