Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Radon Emissions From Operating Mill Tailings (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart W) (Renewal), 51427-51428 [2020-18206]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 162 / Thursday, August 20, 2020 / Notices delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 3, 2020. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ID–5806–003] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Deggendorf, Michael L.; Notice of Filing Take notice that on August 13, 2020, Michael L. Deggendorf, submitted for filing, application for authority to hold interlocking positions, pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d(b) (2018) and Part 45 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8 (2019). Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https:// ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Aug 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 Dated: August 14, 2020. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–18280 Filed 8–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2020–0403; FRL–10013–93– OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Radon Emissions From Operating Mill Tailings (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart W) (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Radon Emissions from Operating Mill Tailings (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 2464.03, OMB Control No. 2060–0706) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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 December 31, 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 October 19, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2020–0403, 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. The EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51427 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: Jonathan P. Walsh, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mail Code 6608T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9238; fax number: (202) 343–2304; email address: walsh.jonathan@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 the EPA’s 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 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. Abstract: On January 17, 2017, the EPA issued final revisions to the NESHAP for Radon Emissions from Operating Mill Tailings, codified at 40 CFR part 61, subpart W. These revisions were promulgated as part of a review of pre-1990 NESHAPs pursuant to Clean E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 51428 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 162 / Thursday, August 20, 2020 / Notices Air Act Section 112(q)(1). Included in the final revisions was a requirement that owners and operators of uranium recovery facilities maintain specific records pertaining to the design, construction and operation of the uranium tailings impoundments, both conventional and non-conventional, and heap leach piles. These records are to be retained at the facility and contain information regarding the approved design of the impoundments and/or heap leach pile, including but not limited to, all tests performed that prove the liner is compatible with the material(s) being placed on the liner. For non-conventional impoundments this requirement also includes written and digital photographic records showing compliance with the requirement to maintain liquid in the impoundment such that any solid materials in the impoundment are not visible above the liquid level. Apart from the required design documents (per 40 CFR part 61, subpart A), records regarding the inspections to determine the liquid retention requirement for non-conventional ponds were new requirements for collection of information that is not covered under an already existing ICR for radionuclide NESHAPS, EPA Number 1100.16, OMB Number 2060–0191. Information collected is used by the Agency to ensure that public health continues to be protected from the hazards of airborne radionuclides by compliance with these standards. Compliance is demonstrated through inspection. All facilities are required to maintain their records for the operational lifetime of the facility. In some cases, they report results to the EPA. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes of facilities associated with the activity of the respondents are: Uranium-RadiumVanadium Ore Mining—212291. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (CAA, Sec. 112; 40 CFR part 61). Estimated number of respondents: 9 (total). Frequency of response: Reporting (submission of digital photographs) at least monthly; more frequent or onetime collection of records, depending on activity. Total estimated burden: 1,806 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b) Total estimated cost: $137,856 (per year), includes $2,400 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Aug 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 5,347 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is attributable to a reduction in the number of estimated respondents. The initial ICR identified a larger universe of respondents that could potentially be subject to the newly defined requirements, many of which were (and remain) in the process of licensing and development. It is estimated that no additional facilities will become subject to these requirements in the next few years. Dated: August 14, 2020. Richard White, Associate Director, Radiation Protection Division. [FR Doc. 2020–18206 Filed 8–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2020–0404; FRL 10013–80– OAR] Alternative Methods for Calculating Off-Cycle Credits Under the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program: Application From American Honda Motor Company Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting comment on an application from Honda Motor Company (‘‘Honda’’) for off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits under EPA’s lightduty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. ‘‘Off-cycle’’ emission reductions can be achieved by employing technologies that result in real-world benefits, but where that benefit is not adequately captured on the test procedures used by manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with emission standards. EPA’s light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas program acknowledges these benefits by giving automobile manufacturers several options for generating ‘‘off-cycle’’ CO2 credits. Under the regulations, a manufacturer may apply for CO2 credits for off-cycle technologies that result in off-cycle benefits. In these cases, a manufacturer must provide EPA with a proposed methodology for determining the real-world off-cycle benefit. Honda has submitted an application that describes a methodology for determining off-cycle credits from technologies described in their application. Pursuant to applicable SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regulations, EPA is making this off-cycle credit calculation methodology available for public comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2020–0404, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linc Wehrly, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Compliance Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Telephone: (734) 214–4286. Fax: (734) 214–4869. Email address: wehrly.linc@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background EPA’s light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) program provides three pathways by which a manufacturer may accrue off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits for those technologies that achieve CO2 reductions in the real world but where those reductions are not adequately captured on the test used to determine compliance with the CO2 standards, and which are not otherwise reflected in the standards’ stringency. The first pathway is a predetermined list of credit values for specific off-cycle technologies that may be used beginning in model year 2014.1 This pathway allows manufacturers to use conservative credit values established by EPA for a wide range of technologies, with minimal data submittal or testing 1 See E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 40 CFR 86.1869–12(b). 20AUN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 162 (Thursday, August 20, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51427-51428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18206]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0403; FRL-10013-93-OAR]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; 
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for 
Radon Emissions From Operating Mill Tailings (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart 
W) (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an 
information collection request (ICR), ``National Emission Standards for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Radon Emissions from Operating 
Mill Tailings (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 2464.03, OMB Control No. 2060-
0706) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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 December 31, 
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 October 19, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2020-0403, 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.
    The 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: Jonathan P. Walsh, Radiation 
Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mail Code 
6608T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9238; fax number: 
(202) 343-2304; 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 the EPA's 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 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.
    Abstract: On January 17, 2017, the EPA issued final revisions to 
the NESHAP for Radon Emissions from Operating Mill Tailings, codified 
at 40 CFR part 61, subpart W. These revisions were promulgated as part 
of a review of pre-1990 NESHAPs pursuant to Clean

[[Page 51428]]

Air Act Section 112(q)(1). Included in the final revisions was a 
requirement that owners and operators of uranium recovery facilities 
maintain specific records pertaining to the design, construction and 
operation of the uranium tailings impoundments, both conventional and 
non-conventional, and heap leach piles. These records are to be 
retained at the facility and contain information regarding the approved 
design of the impoundments and/or heap leach pile, including but not 
limited to, all tests performed that prove the liner is compatible with 
the material(s) being placed on the liner. For non-conventional 
impoundments this requirement also includes written and digital 
photographic records showing compliance with the requirement to 
maintain liquid in the impoundment such that any solid materials in the 
impoundment are not visible above the liquid level. Apart from the 
required design documents (per 40 CFR part 61, subpart A), records 
regarding the inspections to determine the liquid retention requirement 
for non-conventional ponds were new requirements for collection of 
information that is not covered under an already existing ICR for 
radionuclide NESHAPS, EPA Number 1100.16, OMB Number 2060-0191.
    Information collected is used by the Agency to ensure that public 
health continues to be protected from the hazards of airborne 
radionuclides by compliance with these standards. Compliance is 
demonstrated through inspection. All facilities are required to 
maintain their records for the operational lifetime of the facility. In 
some cases, they report results to the EPA.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: The North American Industry 
Classification System (NAICS) codes of facilities associated with the 
activity of the respondents are: Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ore Mining--
212291.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (CAA, Sec. 112; 40 
CFR part 61).
    Estimated number of respondents: 9 (total).
    Frequency of response: Reporting (submission of digital 
photographs) at least monthly; more frequent or one-time collection of 
records, depending on activity.
    Total estimated burden: 1,806 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b)
    Total estimated cost: $137,856 (per year), includes $2,400 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 5,347 hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease is attributable to a reduction in the 
number of estimated respondents. The initial ICR identified a larger 
universe of respondents that could potentially be subject to the newly 
defined requirements, many of which were (and remain) in the process of 
licensing and development. It is estimated that no additional 
facilities will become subject to these requirements in the next few 
years.

    Dated: August 14, 2020.
Richard White,
Associate Director, Radiation Protection Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-18206 Filed 8-19-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.