Access to Confidential Business Information by Abt Associates Inc., 6142-6143 [2019-03293]

Download as PDF 6142 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 38 / Tuesday, February 26, 2019 / Notices PROTEST, or MOTION TO INTERVENE as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: February 19, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IN12–17–000] Total Gas & Power North America, Aaron Hall and Therese Tran; Updated Notice of Designation of Commission Staff as Non-Decisional With respect to an order issued by the Commission on April 28, 2016 in the above-captioned docket,1 with the exceptions noted below, the staff of the Office of Enforcement are designated as non-decisional in deliberations by the Commission in this docket. Accordingly, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.2202 (2018), they will not serve as advisors to the Commission or take part in the Commission’s review of any offer 1 Total Gas & Power North America, Aaron Hall and Therese Tran, 155 FERC 61,105 (2016). 16:24 Feb 25, 2019 Dated: February 19, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–03258 Filed 2–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–9986–69] Access to Confidential Business Information by Abt Associates Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has authorized its contractor, Abt Associates Inc. (Abt) of Rockville, MD, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than March 5, 2019. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2019–03266 Filed 2–25–19; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 of settlement. Likewise, as nondecisional staff, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.2201 (2018), they are prohibited from communicating with advisory staff concerning any deliberations in this docket. Exceptions to this designation as nondecisional are: Reudi Abersold Demetra Anas Jeffrey Fang Martin Lawera Lisa Owings Eric Primosch Felice Richter Derek Shiau Nicholas Stavlas Andrew Tamayo David Zlotnick Jkt 247001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Recie Reese, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8276; email address: reese.recie@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, 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–OPPT–2003–0004, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 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 OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. II. What action is the Agency taking? Under EPA contract number GS–00F– 252CA, order number EP–G18H–01464, contractor Abt of 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 800 North, Bethesda, MD and 55 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, MA will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) by providing support to the methodological development of a uniform data output and analytics of TRI/TSCA data information; developing chemical profiles that focus on TSCA workplan chemicals, or on sets of chemicals based on commercial or industrial use; provide support for the updates to the EasyRSEI the internal EPA and public Qlik applications; create any new applications, as directed, including but not limited to a RSEI-related pollution prevention Qlik App and expanded TSCA Qlik application; and explore feasibility of integrating novel data streams in support of TRI and TSCArelated efforts. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number GS–00F–252CA, order number EP–G18H–01464, Abt will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. Abt contractors will be E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 38 / Tuesday, February 26, 2019 / Notices given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under all sections of TSCA that EPA may provide Abt access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters and Abt’s sites located in Bethesda, MD and Cambridge, MA in accordance with EPA’s TSCA CBI Protection Manual. Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until December 28, 2022. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for the duration of the extended contract without further notice. Abt’s contractor personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Dated: December 12, 2018. Pamela Myrick, Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2019–03293 Filed 2–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2019–0027; FRL–9989–96– OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), ‘‘Information Collection Request for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 2300.18, OMB Control No. 2060–0629) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection request as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2019. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Feb 25, 2019 Jkt 247001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 29, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2019–0027, 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 the Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Schmeltz, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC–6207A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9124; fax number: (202) 343–2342; email address: GHGReporting@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, the 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 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6143 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: In response to the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; Pub. L. 110–161) and under authority of the Clean Air Act, the EPA finalized the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (GHG Reporting Rule) (74 FR 56260; October 30, 2009). The GHG Reporting Rule, which became effective on December 29, 2009, establishes reporting requirements for certain large facilities and suppliers. It does not require control of greenhouse gases. Instead, it requires that sources emitting GHGs above certain threshold levels of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) monitor and report emissions. Subsequent rules have promulgated requirements for additional facilities, suppliers, and mobile sources; provided clarification and corrections to existing requirements; finalized confidentiality business information (CBI) determinations, amended recordkeeping requirements, and implemented an alternative verification approach. Collectively, the GHG Reporting Rule and its associated rulemakings are referred to as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). The purpose for this ICR is to renew and revise the GHG Reporting Rule ICR to update the burdens and costs. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are suppliers of certain products that will emit GHG when released, combusted, or oxidized; facilities in certain industrial categories that emit greenhouse gases; and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per year. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (Section 114 of the Clean Air Act provides EPA authority to require the information mandated by the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program because such data will inform and are relevant to future policy decisions). Estimated number of respondents: 13,654 (total). Frequency of response: Annual. Total estimated burden: 726,577 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $86,958,000 (per year), includes $28,802,000 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6142-6143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03293]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-9986-69]


Access to Confidential Business Information by Abt Associates 
Inc.

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor, Abt Associates Inc. (Abt) 
of Rockville, MD, to access information which has been submitted to EPA 
under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of 
the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than March 
5, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Recie Reese, Environmental 
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8276; email address: 
reese.recie@epa.gov.
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute 
industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, 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-OPPT-2003-0004, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 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 OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under EPA contract number GS-00F-252CA, order number EP-G18H-01464, 
contractor Abt of 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 800 North, Bethesda, MD 
and 55 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, MA will assist the Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) by providing support to the 
methodological development of a uniform data output and analytics of 
TRI/TSCA data information; developing chemical profiles that focus on 
TSCA workplan chemicals, or on sets of chemicals based on commercial or 
industrial use; provide support for the updates to the EasyRSEI the 
internal EPA and public Qlik applications; create any new applications, 
as directed, including but not limited to a RSEI-related pollution 
prevention Qlik App and expanded TSCA Qlik application; and explore 
feasibility of integrating novel data streams in support of TRI and 
TSCA-related efforts.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under 
EPA contract number GS-00F-252CA, order number EP-G18H-01464, Abt will 
require access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to 
perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. Abt 
contractors will be

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given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections. Some 
of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information 
under all sections of TSCA that EPA may provide Abt access to these CBI 
materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under 
this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters and Abt's sites 
located in Bethesda, MD and Cambridge, MA in accordance with EPA's TSCA 
CBI Protection Manual.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until December 
28, 2022. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue 
for the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    Abt's contractor personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure 
agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures 
before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: December 12, 2018.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2019-03293 Filed 2-25-19; 8:45 am]
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