Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (Renewal), 46091-46092 [2020-16590]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 148 / Friday, July 31, 2020 / Notices Subpart BBa. This has led to an increase in O&M costs. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2020–16580 Filed 7–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA HQ–OPPT–2020–0078; FRL–10012– 06–OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (EPA ICR Number 2613.02, OMB Control Number 2070–0212) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through July 31, 2020. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 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: Additional comments may be submitted on or before August 31, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OPPT–2020–0078, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to oppt.ncic@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. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jul 30, 2020 Jkt 250001 collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Cassandra Vail, Toxic Release Inventory Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–566–0753; email address: vail.cassandra@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. Abstract: Pursuant to section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.), certain facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use specified toxic chemicals in amounts above reporting threshold levels as provided in 40 CFR 372.25 must submit annually to EPA and to their designated state or Indian country officials toxic chemical release forms containing information specified by EPA; see 42 U.S.C. 11023. In addition, pursuant to section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA, 42 U.S.C. 13101 et seq.), facilities reporting under section 313 of EPCRA must also report pollution prevention and waste management data, including recycling information, for such chemicals; see 42 U.S.C. 13106. EPA compiles and stores these reports in a publicly accessible database known as the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Regulations at 40 CFR part 372, subpart B, require facilities that meet the above criteria to report annually. This ICR consolidates the ICR for TRI Reporting currently approved by OMB under OMB Control No. 2025–0009, with the currently approved version of this ICR covering the TRI Reporting of additional chemicals. Upon OMB approval of this ICR, EPA intends to discontinue OMB Control No. 2025– 0009. Form Numbers: EPA Form 9350–1, EPA Form 9350–2, and EPA Form 9350– 3. Respondents/Affected Entities: Regulations at 40 CFR part 372, subpart PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46091 B, require facilities that meet all the following criteria to report: 1. The facility has 10 or more fulltime employee equivalents (i.e., a total of 20,000 hours worked per year or greater; see 40 CFR 372.3); and 2. The facility is included in a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code listed at 40 CFR 372.23 or under Executive Order 13148, Federal facilities regardless of their industry classification; and 3. The facility manufactures (defined to include importing), processes, or otherwise uses any EPCRA section 313 (TRI) chemical in quantities greater than the established thresholds for the specific chemical in the course of a calendar year. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 372). Estimated number respondents: 76,534. Frequency of response: Annual. Total estimated burden: 3,615,128 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $200,205,764 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase of 3,597,275 hours. This ICR submittal merges the existing ICR (2025–0009, approved by OMB on October 15, 2018) into this ICR number (2070–0212), created to cover the expanded list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020, to provide for a single control number. The burden levels already approved under the collections being consolidated in this ICR remain unchanged. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2020–16581 Filed 7–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2004–0015; FRL–10013–17– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 46092 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 148 / Friday, July 31, 2020 / Notices Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (EPA ICR Number 1391.12, OMB Control Number 2040–0118) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2020. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 13, 2020, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given in this renewal notice, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 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 August 31, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OW–2006–0369, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to OW-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. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Mylin, Water Infrastructure Division, Office of Wastewater Management, 4204M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–0607; email address: mylin.mark@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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jul 30, 2020 Jkt 250001 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. Abstract: The Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) were established by the 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) as a financial assistance program for a wide range of wastewater infrastructure and other water quality projects. The 1987 amendments added Title VI to the CWA, enabling EPA to provide grants to all 50 states and Puerto Rico to capitalize CWSRFs. The CWSRFs can provide loans and other forms of assistance for a wide array of projects, including construction of wastewater treatments facilities, green infrastructure projects, agricultural best management practices, and water and energy efficiency improvements. In 2014, Title VI of the CWA was amended by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Additional information about the CWSRFs is available at https:// www.epa.gov/cwsrf/learn-about-cleanwater-state-revolving-fund-cwsrf. Capitalization Grant Agreement/ Intended Use Plan—The Capitalization Grant Agreement is the principal instrument by which a CWSRF commits to manage its revolving fund program in conformity with the requirements of the Clean Water Act. The grant agreement contains or incorporates by reference the intended use plan, application materials and CWSRF administrative budget, required certifications, and other documentation required by EPA. The intended use plan describes how a CWSRF program intends to use its funds for the upcoming year to meet the CWA objectives. Annual Report—The annual report indicates how the CWSRF has met its goals and objectives of the previous state fiscal year as stated in the grant agreement and, more specifically, in the intended use plan. The report provides information on loan recipients, loan amounts, loan terms, project categories of eligible costs, and similar data on other forms of assistance. Annual Audit—The CWA requires a CWSRF to undergo an annual audit. Though an audit conducted under the Single Audit Act meets this requirement, EPA still recommends that a CWSRF also undergo a separate independent audit as a best management practice. The audit must contain an opinion on the financial condition of the CWSRF program, a report on its internal controls, and a report on compliance with applicable laws and the CWA. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Clean Water National Information Management System (CWNIMS) and CWSRF Benefits Reporting (CBR)— States must enter financial data, including project disbursements, into the CWNIMS database on an annual basis. This publicly available information is used by EPA to assess compliance with the CWSRFs’ mandate to use all funds in an ‘‘expeditious and timely’’ manner and achieve the objectives of the CWA. Public Awareness Policy—Per EPA Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 14–02: Enhancing Public Awareness of EPA Assistance Agreements, CWSRF borrowers must publicize EPA’s involvement in project funding only up to the funding amount in each year’s capitalization grant. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: State environmental departments, and/or finance agencies responsible for operating the CWSRFs and eligible CWSRF borrowers. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit per Title VI of CWA as amended by WRRDA. Estimated number of respondents: 51 state environmental departments and/or finance agencies (per year); 320 eligible CWSRF borrowers (per year). Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., quarterly, semiannually and annually). Total estimated burden: 57,230 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $6,013,420 (per year), includes $2,928,100 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 530,156 hours (per year) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This large reduction is in response to additional OMB guidance recommending that the burden associated with the CWSRF applications be removed as part of this ICR renewal since (1): States have a significant degree of discretion in what information they solicit through the CWSRF applications and (2): CWSRF applications are not subject to EPA approval. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2020–16590 Filed 7–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0015; FRL-10013-17-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program 
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted 
an information collection request (ICR),

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (EPA ICR Number 1391.12, OMB 
Control Number 2040-0118) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently 
approved through September 30, 2020. Public comments were previously 
requested via the Federal Register on January 13, 2020, during a 60-day 
comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public 
comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given in this renewal 
notice, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 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 August 31, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-OW-2006-0369, 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. Submit written comments and recommendations to 
OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of 
publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 
30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search 
function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Mylin, Water Infrastructure 
Division, Office of Wastewater Management, 4204M, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: 202-564-0607; 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.
    Abstract: The Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) were 
established by the 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) as a 
financial assistance program for a wide range of wastewater 
infrastructure and other water quality projects. The 1987 amendments 
added Title VI to the CWA, enabling EPA to provide grants to all 50 
states and Puerto Rico to capitalize CWSRFs. The CWSRFs can provide 
loans and other forms of assistance for a wide array of projects, 
including construction of wastewater treatments facilities, green 
infrastructure projects, agricultural best management practices, and 
water and energy efficiency improvements. In 2014, Title VI of the CWA 
was amended by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). 
Additional information about the CWSRFs is available at https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/learn-about-clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrf.
    Capitalization Grant Agreement/Intended Use Plan--The 
Capitalization Grant Agreement is the principal instrument by which a 
CWSRF commits to manage its revolving fund program in conformity with 
the requirements of the Clean Water Act. The grant agreement contains 
or incorporates by reference the intended use plan, application 
materials and CWSRF administrative budget, required certifications, and 
other documentation required by EPA. The intended use plan describes 
how a CWSRF program intends to use its funds for the upcoming year to 
meet the CWA objectives.
    Annual Report--The annual report indicates how the CWSRF has met 
its goals and objectives of the previous state fiscal year as stated in 
the grant agreement and, more specifically, in the intended use plan. 
The report provides information on loan recipients, loan amounts, loan 
terms, project categories of eligible costs, and similar data on other 
forms of assistance.
    Annual Audit--The CWA requires a CWSRF to undergo an annual audit. 
Though an audit conducted under the Single Audit Act meets this 
requirement, EPA still recommends that a CWSRF also undergo a separate 
independent audit as a best management practice. The audit must contain 
an opinion on the financial condition of the CWSRF program, a report on 
its internal controls, and a report on compliance with applicable laws 
and the CWA.
    Clean Water National Information Management System (CWNIMS) and 
CWSRF Benefits Reporting (CBR)--States must enter financial data, 
including project disbursements, into the CWNIMS database on an annual 
basis. This publicly available information is used by EPA to assess 
compliance with the CWSRFs' mandate to use all funds in an 
``expeditious and timely'' manner and achieve the objectives of the 
CWA.
    Public Awareness Policy--Per EPA Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 14-
02: Enhancing Public Awareness of EPA Assistance Agreements, CWSRF 
borrowers must publicize EPA's involvement in project funding only up 
to the funding amount in each year's capitalization grant.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: State environmental departments, 
and/or finance agencies responsible for operating the CWSRFs and 
eligible CWSRF borrowers.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a 
benefit per Title VI of CWA as amended by WRRDA.
    Estimated number of respondents: 51 state environmental departments 
and/or finance agencies (per year); 320 eligible CWSRF borrowers (per 
year).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., quarterly, 
semi-annually and annually).
    Total estimated burden: 57,230 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $6,013,420 (per year), includes $2,928,100 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 530,156 hours (per 
year) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR 
currently approved by OMB. This large reduction is in response to 
additional OMB guidance recommending that the burden associated with 
the CWSRF applications be removed as part of this ICR renewal since 
(1): States have a significant degree of discretion in what information 
they solicit through the CWSRF applications and (2): CWSRF applications 
are not subject to EPA approval.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-16590 Filed 7-30-20; 8:45 am]
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