Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms, 53437-53438 [2019-21831]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2019 / Notices entirety is available on EPA’s website and may be accessed here: https:// www.epa.gov/education/nationalenvironmental-education-act#s10. Section 10 of the NEEA provides the following, in pertinent part: (a) Establishment and Purposes— (1) ESTABLISHMENT—(A) There is hereby established the National Environmental Education Foundation. The Foundation is established in order to extend the contribution of environmental education and training to meeting critical environmental protection needs, both in this country and internationally; to facilitate the cooperation, coordination, and contribution of public and private resources to create an environmentally advanced educational system; and to foster an open and effective partnership among Federal, State, and local government, business, industry, academic institutions, community based environmental groups, and international organizations. 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(3) PROGRAMS—The Foundation will develop, support, and/or operate programs and projects to educate and train educational and environmental professionals, and to assist them in the development of environmental VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 education and training programs and studies. (b) Board of Directors(1) ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP—(A) The Foundation shall have a governing Board of Directors (hereafter referred to in this section as ‘the Board’), which shall consist of 13 directors, each of whom shall be knowledgeable or experienced in the environment, education and/or training. The Board shall oversee the activities of the Foundation and shall assure that the activities of the Foundation are consistent with the environmental and education goals and policies of the EPA and with the intents and purposes of this Act. The membership of the Board, to the extent practicable, shall represent diverse points of view relating to environmental education and training. (2) APPOINTMENT AND TERMS— (A) Members of the Board shall be appointed by the EPA Administrator. (B) Within 90 days of the date of the enactment of this Act, and as appropriate thereafter, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register an announcement of appointments of Directors of the Board. Such appointments become final and effective 90 days after publication of the notice of appointment. (C) The directors shall be appointed for terms of 4 years. The Administrator shall appoint an individual to serve as a director in the event of a vacancy on the Board within 60 days of said vacancy in the manner in which the original appointment was made. No individual may serve more than 2 consecutive terms as a director. Dated: September 17, 2019. Elizabeth (Tate) Bennett, Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education. [FR Doc. 2019–21832 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2019–0558, FRL–10000– 63–OLEM] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit the information collection request (ICR), SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53437 ‘‘RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms’’ (EPA ICR No. 0976.19, OMB Control No. 2050–0024) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, the 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 30, 2020. 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 December 6, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OLEM–2019–0558, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to rcra-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: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703–308–5477; fax number: 703–308–8433; email address: vyas.peggy@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 E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 53438 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2019 / Notices 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. The 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, the 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. Section 3002 of RCRA requires hazardous waste generators to report, at least every 2 years, the quantity and nature of hazardous waste generated and managed during that reporting cycle. Section 3004 requires treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) to report any waste received. This is mandatory reporting. The information is collected via the Hazardous Waste Report (EPA Form 8700–13 A/B). This form is also known as the ‘‘Biennial Report’’ form. Section 3010 of RCRA requires any person who generates or transports regulated waste or who owns or operates a facility for the treatment, storage, or disposal of regulated waste to notify the EPA of their activities, including the location and general description of activities and the regulated wastes handled. The entity is then issued an EPA Identification number. Entities use the Notification Form (EPA Form 8700–12) to notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities. This form is also known as the ‘‘Notification’’ form. Section 3005 of RCRA requires TSDFs to obtain a permit. To obtain the permit, the TSDF must submit an application describing the facility’s operation. The RCRA Hazardous Waste Part A Permit Application form (EPA Form 8700–23) defines the processes to be used for treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes; the design capacity of such processes; and the specific hazardous wastes to be handled at the facility. This form is also known as the ‘‘Part A’’ form. Form Numbers: EPA form numbers 8700–12, 8700–13A/B, and 8700–23. Respondents/affected entities: Business or other for-profit as well as State, Local, or Tribal governments. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (RCRA Sections 3002, 3304, 3005, 3010). Estimated number of respondents: 64,005. Frequency of response: Biennially and on occasion. Total estimated burden: 647,425 hours per year. Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $28,488,775 (per year), includes $28,164,958 and $323,817 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: The burden hours are likely to stay substantially the same. Dated: September 20, 2019. Barnes Johnson, Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery. [FR Doc. 2019–21831 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OA–2015–0553; FRL–10000–83– OA] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Updated CEQ–EPA Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Awards Application (Revision) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Updated CEQ–EPA Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Awards Application (Revision)’’ (EPA ICR No. 2524.03, OMB Control No. 2090–0031) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed revision of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2022. 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 December 6, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OA–2015–0553, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 method), by email to oei.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: Javier Araujo, Office of the Administrator, Office of Environmental Education, MC–1704A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–2642; fax number: 202–564–2753; email address: araujo.javier@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 E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0558, FRL-10000-63-OLEM]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit the information collection request (ICR), ``RCRA Subtitle C 
Reporting Instructions and Forms'' (EPA ICR No. 0976.19, OMB Control 
No. 2050-0024) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). 
Before doing so, the 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 30, 2020. 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 December 6, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2019-0558, 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: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 703-308-5477; fax number: 703-308-8433; 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, 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

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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. The 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, the 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.
    Section 3002 of RCRA requires hazardous waste generators to report, 
at least every 2 years, the quantity and nature of hazardous waste 
generated and managed during that reporting cycle. Section 3004 
requires treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) to report 
any waste received. This is mandatory reporting. The information is 
collected via the Hazardous Waste Report (EPA Form 8700-13 A/B). This 
form is also known as the ``Biennial Report'' form.
    Section 3010 of RCRA requires any person who generates or 
transports regulated waste or who owns or operates a facility for the 
treatment, storage, or disposal of regulated waste to notify the EPA of 
their activities, including the location and general description of 
activities and the regulated wastes handled. The entity is then issued 
an EPA Identification number. Entities use the Notification Form (EPA 
Form 8700-12) to notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities. This 
form is also known as the ``Notification'' form.
    Section 3005 of RCRA requires TSDFs to obtain a permit. To obtain 
the permit, the TSDF must submit an application describing the 
facility's operation. The RCRA Hazardous Waste Part A Permit 
Application form (EPA Form 8700-23) defines the processes to be used 
for treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes; the design 
capacity of such processes; and the specific hazardous wastes to be 
handled at the facility. This form is also known as the ``Part A'' 
form.
    Form Numbers: EPA form numbers 8700-12, 8700-13A/B, and 8700-23.
    Respondents/affected entities: Business or other for-profit as well 
as State, Local, or Tribal governments.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (RCRA Sections 3002, 
3304, 3005, 3010).
    Estimated number of respondents: 64,005.
    Frequency of response: Biennially and on occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 647,425 hours per year. Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $28,488,775 (per year), includes $28,164,958 
and $323,817 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: The burden hours are likely to stay 
substantially the same.

    Dated: September 20, 2019.
Barnes Johnson,
Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.
[FR Doc. 2019-21831 Filed 10-4-19; 8:45 am]
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