Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (Renewal), 22962-22963 [2021-09018]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 22962 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 82 / Friday, April 30, 2021 / Notices lives. The primary purpose of EPA’s inuse program is information gathering. Nevertheless, EPA can require a recall if it receives information, from whatever source, including in-use testing, that a ‘‘substantial number’’ of any class or category of vehicles or engines, although properly maintained and used, do not conform to the emission standards, when in actual use throughout their useful life. The EPA in-use program can be broken down into three closely related components. The first component involves the selection of classes of passenger cars and light trucks, totaling approximately 119 vehicles, for surveillance testing at EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL.) In some cases, surveillance testing may be followed by confirmatory testing to develop additional information related to test failures observed in a class during surveillance testing. Confirmatory testing involves the selection of approximately 10 passenger cars and light trucks per class, averaging approximately 8 vehicles per year, for further testing at EPA’s NVFEL. Confirmatory testing differs from surveillance testing in that the vehicles must meet stricter maintenance and use criteria. However, the emissions tests that are conducted are the same for surveillance and confirmatory testing. The second program component involves the testing of a subset of vehicles from the surveillance recruitment for operation of on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems. EPA does not currently recruit vehicles for OBD testing but includes the testing in this ICR in the event that OBD testing is resumed. The third component involves the special investigation of vehicles to address specific issues. The number of vehicles procured under this category may vary from year to year. Participation in the telephone screenings to identify qualifying lightduty vehicles, as well as the vehicle testing, is strictly voluntary. A group of 25 to 50 potential participants is identified from state vehicle registration records. These potential participants are asked to return a form indicating their willingness to participate and if so, to verify some limited vehicle information. Three of those who return the form are called and asked several screening questions concerning vehicle condition, operation and maintenance. Additional groups of potential participants may be contacted until a sufficient number of vehicles has been obtained. Owners verify the vehicle screening information when they deliver their vehicles to EPA or release the vehicle to EPA, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Apr 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 voluntarily provide maintenance records for copying, receive a cash incentive and, if requested, a loaner car, and finally receive their vehicle from EPA at the conclusion of the testing. Form Numbers: 5900–304, 5900–305, 5900–306, 5900–307, 5900–308, 5900– 309. Respondents/affected entities: Passenger car and light truck owners. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: Approximately 993 vehicle owners/ lessees returned EPA’s forms indicating interest in participating in the program and approximately 127 ultimately participated. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 228 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $5,864 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 74 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due to a decrease in the number of responses returned to EPA by potential participants and the associated burden. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2021–09013 Filed 4–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OA–2010–0757; FRL–10023–36– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ICR Number 2260.07, OMB Control Number 2090– 0029) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through June 30, 2021. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register 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 June 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OA–2010–0757, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to Docket_ OMS@epa.gov or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. 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: Toni Rousey, Office of Resources and Business Operations, Federal Advisory Committee Management Division, Mail Code 1601M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–5356; email address: rousey.toni@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: The purpose of this information collection request is to assist the EPA in selecting federal advisory committee members who will be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs), mostly to the EPA’s E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 82 / Friday, April 30, 2021 / Notices scientific and technical committees. Agency officials developed the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,’’ also referred to as Form 3110–48, for greater inclusion of information to discover any potential conflicts of interest as recommended by the Government Accountability Office. Form Numbers: EPA Form 3110–48. Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are approximately 325 candidates for membership as SGEs on EPA federal advisory committees. SGEs are required to file a confidential financial disclosure report (Form 3110–48) when first appointed to serve on EPA advisory committees, and then annually thereafter. Committee members may also be required to update the confidential form before each meeting while they serve as SGEs. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to serve as an SGE on an EPA federal advisory committee (5 CFR 2634.903). Estimated number of respondents: 325 (total). Frequency of response: Once and annually. Total estimated burden: 325 hours per year (annually). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $35,880 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 175 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This change is due to a decrease in the estimated number of respondents (from 500 to 325). Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20210043, Final, FRA, OR, Oregon Passenger Rail Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Combined Record of Decision for the Oregon Portion of the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor (Portland to Eugene), Contact: Lydia Kachadoorian 781–227–0778. Under 23 U.S.C. 139(n)(2), FRA has issued a single document that consists of a final environmental impact statement and record of decision. Therefore, the 30day wait/review period under NEPA does not apply to this action EIS No. 20210044, Draft, USN, MD, Testing and Training Activities in the Patuxent River Complex, Comment Period Ends: 06/15/2021, Contact: Crystal Ridgell 301–757–5282. EIS No. 20210045, Draft, USFWS, OR, Draft Bighorn Sheep Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period Ends: 06/ 14/2021, Contact: Shannon Ludwig 541–947–3315. EIS No. 20210046, Final, USACE, CA, Phase 3 Reclamation District 17 Levee Seepage Repair Project, Review Period Ends: 06/01/2021, Contact: Tanis Toland 916–557–6717. Dated: April 27, 2021. Cindy S. Barger, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2021–09062 Filed 4–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OARM–2016–0762; FRL–10023– 15–OMS] [FR Doc. 2021–09018 Filed 4–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; General Administrative Requirements for Assistance Programs (Renewal) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9056–3] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed April 19, 2021 10 a.m. EST Through April 26, 2021 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Apr 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), General Administrative Requirements for Assistance Programs (EPA ICR Number 0938.22, OMB Control Number 2030–0020) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22963 approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2021. In addition, this ICR includes EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program as a result of the relocation of the DBE Program from the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to the Office of Grants and Debarment. The information collection activities for the DBE Program were previously covered under OMB Control Number 2090–0030. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on November 6, 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 June 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OARM–2016–0762, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to docket_oms@ 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: Elizabeth January, Office of Grants and Debarment, National Policy, Training and Compliance Division, Mail Code: 3903R, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (617) 918–8655; fax number: (202) 565–2470; email address: January.Elizabeth@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OA-2010-0757; FRL-10023-36-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for 
Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at 
the US Environmental Protection Agency (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), Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory 
Committees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ICR Number 
2260.07, OMB Control Number 2090-0029) 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 June 30, 2021. Public comments were 
previously requested via the Federal Register 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 June 1, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OA-2010-0757, to (1) EPA 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, and (2) OMB via email to 
[email protected]. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for 
EPA.
    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: Toni Rousey, Office of Resources and 
Business Operations, Federal Advisory Committee Management Division, 
Mail Code 1601M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-5356; 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 purpose of this information collection request is to 
assist the EPA in selecting federal advisory committee members who will 
be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs), mostly to the 
EPA's

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scientific and technical committees. Agency officials developed the 
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government 
Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency,'' also referred to as Form 3110-48, 
for greater inclusion of information to discover any potential 
conflicts of interest as recommended by the Government Accountability 
Office.
    Form Numbers: EPA Form 3110-48.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this action are approximately 325 candidates for membership as SGEs on 
EPA federal advisory committees. SGEs are required to file a 
confidential financial disclosure report (Form 3110-48) when first 
appointed to serve on EPA advisory committees, and then annually 
thereafter. Committee members may also be required to update the 
confidential form before each meeting while they serve as SGEs.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to serve as an SGE on 
an EPA federal advisory committee (5 CFR 2634.903).
    Estimated number of respondents: 325 (total).
    Frequency of response: Once and annually.
    Total estimated burden: 325 hours per year (annually). Burden is 
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $35,880 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 175 hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This change is due to a decrease in the estimated 
number of respondents (from 500 to 325).

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-09018 Filed 4-29-21; 8:45 am]
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