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Download as PDF 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 45126 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Notices Dated: August 13, 2018. Delores Barber, Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2018–19261 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0075; FRL–9983–24– OAR] Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting Dated: August 21, 2018. John Shoaff, Director, Office of Air Policy and Program Support. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. [FR Doc. 2018–19253 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces an upcoming meeting for the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). The EPA established the CAAAC on November 19, 1990, to provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The Committee advises EPA on economic, environmental, technical, scientific and enforcement policy issues. DATES: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the CAAAC will hold its next faceto-face meeting on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., continuing Thursday September 27th, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, 4610 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AGENCY: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES requesting information under docket EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0075. The docket office can be reached by email at: a-andr-Docket@epa.gov or FAX: 202–566– 9744. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lorraine Reddick at reddick.lorraine@epa.gov, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Larry Weinstock, Designated Federal Official, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (6103A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–9226; email address: weinstock.larry@epa.gov. Additional information about this meeting, the CAAAC, and its subcommittees and workgroups can be found on the CAAAC website: https:// www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The committee agenda and any documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available on the CAAAC website at https://www.epa.gov/oar/ caaac/ prior to the meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting minutes, will be available on the CAAAC website or by contacting the Office of Air and Radiation Docket and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Sep 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0082; FRL–9983–36– OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Renewal; EPA’s Natural Gas STAR Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a renewal information collection request (ICR), ‘‘EPA’s Natural Gas STAR Program’’ (EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0082, OMB Control No. 2060–0328) 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. Specifically, EPA is proposing to replace the current Program’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Partnership Agreement (PA), update the calculations used to estimate methane reductions, and create a vendor service provider directory. This is a renewal with modification of the existing ICR which expires on March 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–2004–0082 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-Docket@ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Jerome Blackman, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Climate Change Division, (6207A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343–9630; fax number: 202–343–2342; email address: Blackman.Jerome@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) 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. E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45125-45126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19261]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0563; FRL-9982-35]


Industrial Economics, Incorporated; Transfer of Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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, 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: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action applies to the public in general. As such, the Agency 
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be 
affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0563, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public 
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public 
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP 
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and 
additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Contractor Requirements

    The contractor shall provide EPA such economic expertise for the 
annual updates of OECA's financial models, the development of new 
economic models as appropriate, and the education of enforcement 
professionals about the models and their applications and situations 
that may require case-specific financial analyses beyond using one of 
EPA's financial model.
    The contractor shall, furthermore, provide accomplished expert 
advice to enforcement personnel about financial issues that may impact 
EPA enforcement litigation. When directed, the contractor shall be able 
to provide 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 described in this document 
involve work that is being conducted in connection with FIFRA, in that 
pesticide chemicals will be the subject of certain evaluations to be 
made under this contract. These evaluations may be used in subsequent 
regulatory decisions under FIFRA.
    Some of this information may be entitled to confidential treatment. 
The information has been submitted to EPA under FIFRA sections 3, 4, 6, 
and 7 and under FFDCA sections 408 and 409.
    In accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 2.307(h)(3), the 
contract with Industrial Economics, Incorporated prohibits use of the 
information for any purpose not specified in these contract; prohibits 
disclosure of the information to a third party without prior written 
approval from the Agency; and requires that each official and employee 
of the contractor sign an agreement to protect the information from 
unauthorized release and to handle it in accordance with the FIFRA 
Information Security Manual. In addition, Industrial Economics, 
Incorporated is required to submit for EPA approval a security plan 
under which any CBI will be secured and protected against unauthorized 
release or compromise. No information will be provided to Industrial 
Economics, Incorporated until the requirements in this document have 
been fully satisfied. Records of information provided to Industrial 
Economics, Incorporated will be maintained by EPA Project Officers for 
this contract. All information supplied to Industrial Economics, 
Incorporated by EPA for use in connection with this contract will be 
returned to EPA when Industrial Economics, Incorporated has completed 
its work.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.


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    Dated: August 13, 2018.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2018-19261 Filed 9-4-18; 8:45 am]
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