Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Chemical-Specific Rules Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a), Certain Nanoscale Materials (Renewal), 52995-52996 [2020-18887]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 167 / Thursday, August 27, 2020 / Notices Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) addresses the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under section 8(b) of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) that are associated with the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA Inventory), as codified in 40 CFR part 710. TSCA section 8(b) specifically requires that EPA compile and keep current a list of chemical substances manufactured or processed for commercial purposes in the United States. That mandate was amended in 2016 and TSCA section 8(b)(4) requires EPA to designate chemical substances on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory as either ‘‘active’’ or ‘‘inactive’’ in U.S. commerce. The first TSCA Inventory with all chemical substances designated as ‘‘active’’ or ‘‘inactive’’ published in February 2019. Starting August 5, 2019, manufacturers and processors are required to notify EPA before reintroducing inactive substances into U.S. commerce. The implementing regulations allow manufacturers and processors to notify EPA that it must change the commercial activity designation of the subject chemical substance from inactive to active on the TSCA Inventory. This ICR covers that notice, which is made online using EPA Form No. 9600–06 (Notice of Activity Form B). Other one-time activities that are covered by the existing ICR are now complete. The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Form Numbers: EPA Form Number 9600–06, Notice of Activity Form B. Respondents/Affected Entities: Potential respondents to the information collection activities covered by this ICR are expected to include entities that manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or process chemical substances that are regulated under TCSA. These entities are typically identified under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes 325 (Chemical Manufacture) and 324 (Petroleum and Coal Products). Although such entities are generally companies, respondents can include anyone who engages in the covered activities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 710). Estimated total number of potential respondents: 20 (total). Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 234 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Aug 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 Total estimated burden: $17,795 (per year), which includes no annualized capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 1,174,682 hours in the total estimated burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is largely the result of the completion of several activities associated with the initial rule familiarization and one-time reporting activities (¥1,174,608 hours); a decrease in the estimated number of respondents that will need to register for CDX or otherwise update their CDX registrations (¥85 hours); and the addition of CBI substantiation burden associated with the 2020 rule amendments (+7 hours). This additional burden is only applicable to submissions that include CBI claims for specific chemical identities, which are expected to be five percent of submissions. This change is considered an adjustment. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2020–18897 Filed 8–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2010–0572; FRL–10012– 81–OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Chemical-Specific Rules Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a), Certain Nanoscale Materials (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Chemical-Specific Rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a); Certain Nanoscale Materials 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 August 31, 2020. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 28, 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 below, including its SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52995 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 September 28, 2020. Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2010–0572 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), 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. ADDRESSES: For technical information contact: Jim Alwood, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 7405M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–8974; email address: alwood.jim@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCAHotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@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: This information collection request (ICR) covers reporting and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 52996 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 167 / Thursday, August 27, 2020 / Notices recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture or process chemical substances as nanoscale materials. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(a), EPA requires reporting and recordkeeping for certain chemical substances as nanoscale materials. EPA requires that persons who manufacture or process these nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information which includes production volume, methods of manufacture and processing, exposure and release information, and available health and safety information. The reporting of these activities will provide EPA with an opportunity to evaluate the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA to reduce any risk to human health or the environment. The information will also inform EPA’s assessments of new chemical nanoscale materials submitted to EPA under TSCA section 5. EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), other EPA Offices and/or other Federal agencies will generally be the primary groups for which information will be collected. However, to the extent that reported information is not considered to be confidential business information (CBI), environmental groups, environmental justice advocates, state and local government entities and other members of the public will have access to this information for their own use. Form Numbers: 9600–07. Respondents/affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this ICR are nanomaterial manufacturers and nanomaterial processors. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 704). Estimated number of respondents: 285 per year. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 40,089 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $3,067,546 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 106,766 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease reflects EPA’s expectation of decreased submissions. In the previous ICR period, the rule required an initial one-time reporting on current nanomaterials, while the reporting covered in this period only requires the reporting of new nanomaterials. Furthermore, burden estimates assume that the same manufacturers will report each year and, therefore, will have already undertaken rule familiarization in the previous ICR VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Aug 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 period. This change is an adjustment to the estimates. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2020–18887 Filed 8–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0320, OMB 3060–0489, OMB 3060–0634; FRS 17015] Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 26, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible. SUMMARY: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. OMB Control Number: 3060–0489. Title: Section 73.37, Applications for Broadcast Facilities, Showing Required. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 365 respondents; 365 responses. Estimated Hours per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 365 hours. Total Annual Cost: $1,331,250. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality and respondents are not being asked to submit confidential information to the Commission. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained in this collection are found under 47 CFR 73.37(d) which require an applicant for a new AM broadcast station, or for a E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 167 (Thursday, August 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52995-52996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18887]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0572; FRL-10012-81-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Chemical-Specific Rules Under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act Section 8(a), Certain Nanoscale Materials 
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an 
information collection request (ICR), Chemical-Specific Rules under the 
Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a); Certain Nanoscale Materials 
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 August 31, 
2020. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal 
Register on January 28, 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 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 September 28, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0572 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred 
method), 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: For technical information contact: Jim 
Alwood, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics, 7405M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. 
NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-8974; email 
address: [email protected]. For general information contact: The TSCA-
Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; 
telephone number: (202) 554-1404; 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: This information collection request (ICR) covers 
reporting and

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recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture or process 
chemical substances as nanoscale materials. Under the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (TSCA) section 8(a), EPA requires reporting and 
recordkeeping for certain chemical substances as nanoscale materials. 
EPA requires that persons who manufacture or process these nanoscale 
materials notify EPA of certain information which includes production 
volume, methods of manufacture and processing, exposure and release 
information, and available health and safety information. The reporting 
of these activities will provide EPA with an opportunity to evaluate 
the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA to reduce 
any risk to human health or the environment. The information will also 
inform EPA's assessments of new chemical nanoscale materials submitted 
to EPA under TSCA section 5.
    EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), other EPA 
Offices and/or other Federal agencies will generally be the primary 
groups for which information will be collected. However, to the extent 
that reported information is not considered to be confidential business 
information (CBI), environmental groups, environmental justice 
advocates, state and local government entities and other members of the 
public will have access to this information for their own use.
    Form Numbers: 9600-07.
    Respondents/affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR are nanomaterial manufacturers and nanomaterial processors.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 704).
    Estimated number of respondents: 285 per year.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 40,089 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $3,067,546 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation and maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 106,766 hours in 
the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease reflects EPA's expectation of decreased 
submissions. In the previous ICR period, the rule required an initial 
one-time reporting on current nanomaterials, while the reporting 
covered in this period only requires the reporting of new 
nanomaterials. Furthermore, burden estimates assume that the same 
manufacturers will report each year and, therefore, will have already 
undertaken rule familiarization in the previous ICR period. This change 
is an adjustment to the estimates.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-18887 Filed 8-26-20; 8:45 am]
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