Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal), 45124-45125 [2018-19260]

Download as PDF 45124 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Notices CRSP/PowerMarketing/Pages/powermarketing.aspx. ACTION: Environmental Compliance In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4347), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and DOE NEPA Regulations (10 CFR part 1021), WAPA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on January 13, 2017. The FONSI and other NEPA compliance documentation may be found at https://www.wapa.gov/regions/ CRSP/environment/Pages/environment. aspx. 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Determination Under Executive Order 12866 WAPA has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under Executive Order 12866; accordingly, no clearance of this Federal Register notice by the Office of Management and Budget is required. Dated: August 24, 2018. Mark A. Gabriel, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018–19211 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0078; FRL–9983–34– OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Sep 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Landfill Methane Outreach Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 1849.08, 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.). 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 May 31, 2019. 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 November 5, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0078, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-Docket@ epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. 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: Lauren Aepli, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, (6207A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9423; fax number: (202) 343–2342; email address: aepli.lauren@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. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) SUMMARY: Procedural Requirements AGENCY: Notice. PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 resource 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 E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Notices 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: 1,137 (total). Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 2,270 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $194,890 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in estimates: There is a decrease of 252 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due to transition to an electronic collection of updates to landfill methane projects with which the organizations are involved. Dated: August 29, 2018. Paul M. Gunning, Director, Climate Change Division. [FR Doc. 2018–19260 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2018–0563; FRL–9982–35] Industrial Economics, Incorporated; Transfer of Data Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces that pesticide related information submitted to EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including information that may have been claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, will be transferred to Industrial Economics, Incorporated in accordance with the CBI regulations. Industrial Economics, daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Sep 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 45125 individuals with a record of expert capabilities and accomplishments to serve as witnesses at trials and hearings, as well as those with a knowledgeable background to support EPA during settlement negotiations. In addition, the contractor shall provide assistance to OECA, OCE, and EPA Regional Offices on economic policy related to environment enforcement cases, as well as attendant applications of the financial models. However, EPA enforcement professionals and management will make all policy decisions in regard to ultimate financial accounting issues, approaches, and applications. This contract will involve no subcontractors. OPP has determined that the contract I. General Information described in this document involve A. Does this action apply to me? work that is being conducted in connection with FIFRA, in that This action applies to the public in pesticide chemicals will be the subject general. As such, the Agency has not of certain evaluations to be made under attempted to describe all the specific this contract. These evaluations may be entities that may be affected by this used in subsequent regulatory decisions action. under FIFRA. B. How can I get copies of this document Some of this information may be and other related information? entitled to confidential treatment. The The docket for this action, identified information has been submitted to EPA by docket identification (ID) number under FIFRA sections 3, 4, 6, and 7 and EPA–HQ–OPP–2018–0563, is available under FFDCA sections 408 and 409. at https://www.regulations.gov or at the In accordance with the requirements Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory of 40 CFR 2.307(h)(3), the contract with Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Industrial Economics, Incorporated Environmental Protection Agency prohibits use of the information for any Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William purpose not specified in these contract; Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 prohibits disclosure of the information Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC to a third party without prior written 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room approval from the Agency; and requires is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., that each official and employee of the Monday through Friday, excluding legal contractor sign an agreement to protect holidays. The telephone number for the the information from unauthorized Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, release and to handle it in accordance and the telephone number for the OPP with the FIFRA Information Security Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review Manual. In addition, Industrial the visitor instructions and additional Economics, Incorporated is required to information about the docket available submit for EPA approval a security plan at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. under which any CBI will be secured II. Contractor Requirements and protected against unauthorized release or compromise. No information The contractor shall provide EPA will be provided to Industrial such economic expertise for the annual updates of OECA’s financial models, the Economics, Incorporated until the requirements in this document have development of new economic models been fully satisfied. Records of as appropriate, and the education of information provided to Industrial enforcement professionals about the Economics, Incorporated will be models and their applications and situations that may require case-specific maintained by EPA Project Officers for this contract. All information supplied financial analyses beyond using one of to Industrial Economics, Incorporated EPA’s financial model. by EPA for use in connection with this The contractor shall, furthermore, contract will be returned to EPA when provide accomplished expert advice to Industrial Economics, Incorporated has enforcement personnel about financial completed its work. issues that may impact EPA enforcement litigation. When directed, Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 21 U.S.C. the contractor shall be able to provide 301 et seq. Incorporated has been awarded a contract to perform work for OPP, and access to this information will enable Industrial Economics, Incorporated to fulfill the obligations of the contract. DATES: Industrial Economics, Incorporated will be given access to this information on or before September 10, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Northern, Information Technology and Resources Management Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–6478 email address: morthern.william@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45124-45125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19260]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0078; FRL-9983-34-OAR]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; 
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an 
information collection request (ICR), ``Landfill Methane Outreach 
Program'' (EPA ICR No. 1849.08, 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.). 
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 May 
31, 2019. 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 November 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2003-0078, 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.
    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: Lauren Aepli, Climate Change Division, 
Office of Atmospheric Programs, (6207A), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: (202) 343-9423; fax number: (202) 343-2342; 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 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 resource 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

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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: 1,137 (total).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 2,270 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $194,890 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a decrease of 252 hours in the total 
estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by 
OMB. This decrease is due to transition to an electronic collection of 
updates to landfill methane projects with which the organizations are 
involved.

    Dated: August 29, 2018.
Paul M. Gunning,
Director, Climate Change Division.
[FR Doc. 2018-19260 Filed 9-4-18; 8:45 am]
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