Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges Into Marine Waters (Renewal), 11998-11999 [2021-04095]

Download as PDF 11998 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices transmitting COVID–19. Our Docket Center staff will continue to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For further information and updates on EPA Docket Center services, please visit us online at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act (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 the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: Clean Air Act section 182 and EPA’s regulations (40 CFR part 51, subpart S) establish the requirements for state and local inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs that are included in state implementation plans (SIPs). To provide general oversight and support to these programs, EPA requires that state agencies with basic and enhanced I/M programs collect two varieties of reports for submission to the Agency: • An annual report providing general program operating data and summary statistics, addressing the program’s current design and coverage, a summary of testing data, enforcement program efforts, quality assurance and quality control efforts, and other miscellaneous information allowing for an assessment of the program’s relative effectiveness; and • A biennial report on any changes to the program over the two-year period and the impact of such changes, including any deficiencies discovered and corrections made or planned. General program effectiveness is determined by the degree to which a VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 program misses, meets, or exceeds the emission reductions committed to in the state’s approved SIP, which, in turn, must meet or exceed the minimum emission reductions expected from the relevant performance standard, as promulgated under 40 CFR part 51, subpart S, in response to requirements established in section 182 of the Clean Air Act. This information is used by EPA to determine a program’s progress toward meeting requirements under 40 CFR part 51, subpart S, and to provide background information in support of program evaluations. Additional information regarding the current renewal of this ICR as well as previous renewals can be found in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0707. The following statistics and responses apply to the ICR proposed for renewal. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: State I/ M program managers. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 51.366). Estimated number of respondents: 26 (total). Frequency of response: Annual and biennial. Total estimated burden: 2,236 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $148,824 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 172 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB due to a reduction in the number of respondents covered by the collection. Dated: February 24, 2021. Michael Moltzen, Deputy Director, Transportation and Climate Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. 2021–04255 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2003–0033; FRL–10020–95– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges Into Marine Waters (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges into Marine Waters (EPA ICR Number 0138.12, OMB Control Number 2040– 0088) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 10, 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 March 31, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OW–2003–0033, 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: Virginia Fox-Norse, Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division, Office of Water, (4504T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202 566–1266; email address: fox-norse.virginia@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that 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 EPA Docket Center, EPA SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices 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: Regulations implementing section 301(h) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) are found at 40 CFR part 125, subpart G. This CWA section allows for a case-by-case review of treatment requirements for publicly owned treatment works (POTW) discharges to marine waters. Eligible POTW applicants that met the set of environmentally stringent criteria received a modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit waiving secondary treatment requirements. CWA section 301(h) only applies to the 25 POTWs that applied by December 29, 1982, that currently hold modified permits and the six states in which the POTWs are located. No new applications are accepted. The CWA section 301(h) program involves collecting information from municipal wastewater treatment facilities (POTWs), and the state in which the POTW is located. A POTW holding a modified permit or reapplying for a modification provides application, monitoring, and toxic control program information. The state provides information on its determination whether the discharge under the proposed conditions of the modified permit ensures the protection of water quality, biological habitats, and beneficial uses of receiving waters and whether the discharge will result in additional treatment, pollution control, or any other requirement for any other point or nonpoint sources. The state also provides information to certify that the discharge will meet all applicable state laws and that the state accepts all permit conditions. There are four situations where information will be required: (1) A POTW reapplying for a CWA section 301(h) modified permit. As the permits with section 301(h) modifications reach their expiration dates, EPA must have updated information on the discharge to determine whether criteria are still being met and whether the modified permit should be reissued. (2) Once a modified permit has been granted, EPA must continue to assess whether the discharge is meeting the CWA criteria, and that the receiving water quality, biological habitats, and beneficial uses of the receiving waters are protected. To do this, EPA needs monitoring and toxics control information furnished by the permittee. (3) Application revision information: A POTW is allowed to revise its application one time only, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 following a tentative decision by EPA to deny the modified permit request. In its application revision, the POTW usually corrects deficiencies and changes proposed treatment levels as well as outfall and diffuser locations. The application revision is a voluntary submission for the applicant. (4) State determination and state certification information: The state determines whether all state laws are satisfied. Additionally, the state must determine if the applicant’s discharge will result in additional treatment, pollution control, or any other requirement for any other point or nonpoint sources. This process allows the state’s views to be considered when EPA reviews the application and develops permit conditions. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Municipalities that currently have CWA section 301(h) modifications from secondary treatment, or have applied for a renewal of a CWA section 301(h) modified permit, and the states within which these municipalities are located. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Estimated number of respondents: 31 (total). Frequency of response: From once every five years, to varies case-by-case, depending on the category of information. Total estimated burden: 44,985 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $1,300,339 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to changes in respondent universe, program status, information needs, and use of technology. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2021–04095 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [CERCLA–04–2018–3762; FRL 10019–53– Region 4] KOPPERS CO., Inc. (Charleston Plant), Charleston, North Carolina; Notice of Modified Settlement Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Modified Settlement. AGENCY: Under 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11999 Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has modified an existing settlement entered by the EPA and Prospective Purchaser (PP) Highland Resources for the Koppers Co., Inc. (Charleston Plant) Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) Site (‘‘Site’’) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. The existing Administrative Agreement on Consent (AOC) (CERCLA Docket No. 2018–3762) became effective on March 11, 2019. HR Charleston VII, LLC agreed to perform work at the Koppers Superfund Site to support redevelopment. This modification adds a newly acquired parcel which was not previously included in the agreement. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until March 31, 2021. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the modified settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. ADDRESSES: Copies of the settlement are available from the Agency by contacting Ms. Paula V. Painter, Program Analyst, using the contact information provided in this notice. Comments may also be submitted by referencing the Site’s name through one of the following methods: Internet: https://www.epa.gov/ aboutepa/about-epa-region-4southeast#r4-public-notices. Email: Painter.Paula@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula V. Painter at 404/562–8887. Dated: January 21, 2021. Maurice Horsey, Chief, Enforcement Branch, Superfund & Emergency Management Division. [FR Doc. 2021–04128 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10020–66–Region 8] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program: Petitions for Objection to State Operating Permit for Hunter Power Plant (Emery County, Utah) and State Operating Permit for Coyote Station Power Plant (Mercer County, North Dakota) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of final orders on petitions to object to state operating permits. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0033; FRL-10020-95-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Modification of Secondary Treatment 
Requirements for Discharges Into Marine Waters (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), Modification of Secondary 
Treatment Requirements for Discharges into Marine Waters (EPA ICR 
Number 0138.12, OMB Control Number 2040-0088) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments were previously requested 
via the Federal Register on August 10, 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 March 31, 
2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-OW-2003-0033, 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: Virginia Fox-Norse, Oceans, Wetlands 
and Communities Division, Office of Water, (4504T), Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: 202 566-1266; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in 
detail the information that 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 EPA Docket Center, EPA

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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: Regulations implementing section 301(h) of the Clean 
Water Act (CWA) are found at 40 CFR part 125, subpart G. This CWA 
section allows for a case-by-case review of treatment requirements for 
publicly owned treatment works (POTW) discharges to marine waters. 
Eligible POTW applicants that met the set of environmentally stringent 
criteria received a modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 
System (NPDES) permit waiving secondary treatment requirements. CWA 
section 301(h) only applies to the 25 POTWs that applied by December 
29, 1982, that currently hold modified permits and the six states in 
which the POTWs are located. No new applications are accepted.
    The CWA section 301(h) program involves collecting information from 
municipal wastewater treatment facilities (POTWs), and the state in 
which the POTW is located. A POTW holding a modified permit or 
reapplying for a modification provides application, monitoring, and 
toxic control program information. The state provides information on 
its determination whether the discharge under the proposed conditions 
of the modified permit ensures the protection of water quality, 
biological habitats, and beneficial uses of receiving waters and 
whether the discharge will result in additional treatment, pollution 
control, or any other requirement for any other point or nonpoint 
sources. The state also provides information to certify that the 
discharge will meet all applicable state laws and that the state 
accepts all permit conditions.
    There are four situations where information will be required: (1) A 
POTW reapplying for a CWA section 301(h) modified permit. As the 
permits with section 301(h) modifications reach their expiration dates, 
EPA must have updated information on the discharge to determine whether 
criteria are still being met and whether the modified permit should be 
reissued. (2) Once a modified permit has been granted, EPA must 
continue to assess whether the discharge is meeting the CWA criteria, 
and that the receiving water quality, biological habitats, and 
beneficial uses of the receiving waters are protected. To do this, EPA 
needs monitoring and toxics control information furnished by the 
permittee. (3) Application revision information: A POTW is allowed to 
revise its application one time only, following a tentative decision by 
EPA to deny the modified permit request. In its application revision, 
the POTW usually corrects deficiencies and changes proposed treatment 
levels as well as outfall and diffuser locations. The application 
revision is a voluntary submission for the applicant. (4) State 
determination and state certification information: The state determines 
whether all state laws are satisfied. Additionally, the state must 
determine if the applicant's discharge will result in additional 
treatment, pollution control, or any other requirement for any other 
point or nonpoint sources. This process allows the state's views to be 
considered when EPA reviews the application and develops permit 
conditions.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Municipalities that currently have 
CWA section 301(h) modifications from secondary treatment, or have 
applied for a renewal of a CWA section 301(h) modified permit, and the 
states within which these municipalities are located.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a 
benefit.
    Estimated number of respondents: 31 (total).
    Frequency of response: From once every five years, to varies case-
by-case, depending on the category of information.
    Total estimated burden: 44,985 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $1,300,339 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This increase is due to changes in respondent 
universe, program status, information needs, and use of technology.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-04095 Filed 2-26-21; 8:45 am]
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