Access to Confidential Business Information by Avanti Corporation, 34005-34006 [2021-13697]

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DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than July 6, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Lintner, Program Management and Operations Division (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8182; email address: lintner.colby@ epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 34005 telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. II. What action is the Agency taking? Under contract number 47QRAA20D002D, task order number 68HERC21F0043, contractor Avanti, Corporation of 6621 Richmond Hwy. #200, Alexandria, VA will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) by providing administrative and technical support to the TSCA New Chemicals Program utilizing EPA CBI databases and software to create documents, databases, attend meetings, previewing CBI claims, transferring sanitized documents from the CBI LAN to ADMIN and transfer non-CBI files to the CBI LAN for special projects. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number 47QRAA20D002D, task order number 68HERC21F0043, Avanti will require access to CBI submitted under all Sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under I. General Information the contract. Avanti’s personnel will be A. Does this action apply to me? given access to information claimed or determined to be CBI information This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute industrial EPA is issuing this notice to inform chemicals. Since other entities may also all submitters of information under all be interested, the Agency has not sections of TSCA that EPA will provide attempted to describe all the specific Avanti access to these CBI materials on entities that may be affected by this a need-to-know basis only. All access to action. TSCA CBI under this contract will take B. How can I get copies of this document place at EPA Headquarters, in accordance with EPA’s TSCA CBI and other related information? Protection Manual. The docket for this action, identified Access to TSCA data, including CBI, by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004, is available will continue until October 31, 2023. If at https://www.regulations.gov or at the the contract is extended, this access will Office of Pollution Prevention and also continue for the duration of the Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), extended contract without further Environmental Protection Agency notice. Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Avanti’s personnel will be required to Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 sign nondisclosure agreements and will Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. be briefed on specific security The Public Reading Room is open from procedures for TSCA CBI. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Friday, excluding legal holidays. The PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1 34006 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 121 / Monday, June 28, 2021 / Notices Dated: June 22, 2021. Pamela Myrick, Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2021–13697 Filed 6–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2021–0245; FRL–10023– 20] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal and Consolidation of Currently Approved Collections; EPA’s Safer Choice Program Product and Partner Recognition Activities; Comment Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew and consolidate existing approved Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the consolidated ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. The consolidated ICR is entitled: ‘‘Safer Choice Program Product and Partner Recognition Activities’’ identified by EPA ICR No. 2692.01 and OMB Control No. 2070-[new]. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before August 27, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2021–0245, online using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:39 Jun 25, 2021 Jkt 253001 closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Linda Rutsch, Data Gathering and Analysis Division, 7406M, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 343–9924; email address: rutsch.linda@ epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. 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. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. II. What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 6. Identify the docket ID number assigned to the ICR in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the ICR title and related EPA and OMB numbers. III. What do I need to know about the PRA? An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information subject to PRA approval unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the EPA regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the preamble of the final rule, are further displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instruments or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in a list at 40 CFR 9.1. As used in the PRA context, burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). IV. What ICR does this request apply to? Title: EPA’s Safer Choice Product and Partner Recognition Activities. ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2692.01. OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070–[new]. ICR status: This ICR reflects the consolidation of the following currently approved ICRs: ‘‘Safer Choice Product Recognition Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 2302.03, OMB Control No. 2070–0178) and ‘‘Safer Choice Label Consultations’’ (EPA ICR No. 2487.02, OMB Control No. 2070–0189. The ‘‘Safer Choice Product Recognition Program’’ (EPA ICR No. 2302.03, OMB Control No. 2070–0178); is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2022 and the ‘‘Safer Choice Label Consultations’’ (EPA ICR No. 2487.02, OMB Control No. 2070–0189) is scheduled to expire on November 31, 2022. Abstract: This ICR will cover the information collection activities associated with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for individuals, businesses, organizations, and government entities participating in or collaborating with EPA’s Safer Choice program. These components are E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 121 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13697]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-10024-39]


Access to Confidential Business Information by Avanti Corporation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor Avanti Corporation of 
Alexandria, VA, to access information which has been submitted to EPA 
under all Sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of 
the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than July 
6, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Colby Lintner, Program 
Management and Operations Division (7407M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8182; 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:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute 
industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, the 
Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may 
be affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with 
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer 
service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status 
information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under contract number 47QRAA20D002D, task order number 
68HERC21F0043, contractor Avanti, Corporation of 6621 Richmond Hwy. 
#200, Alexandria, VA will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics (OPPT) by providing administrative and technical support to the 
TSCA New Chemicals Program utilizing EPA CBI databases and software to 
create documents, databases, attend meetings, previewing CBI claims, 
transferring sanitized documents from the CBI LAN to ADMIN and transfer 
non-CBI files to the CBI LAN for special projects.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under 
EPA contract number 47QRAA20D002D, task order number 68HERC21F0043, 
Avanti will require access to CBI submitted under all Sections of TSCA 
to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. 
Avanti's personnel will be given access to information claimed or 
determined to be CBI information submitted to EPA under all sections of 
TSCA.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information 
under all sections of TSCA that EPA will provide Avanti access to these 
CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI 
under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters, in accordance 
with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until October 31, 
2023. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for 
the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    Avanti's personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure 
agreements and will be briefed on specific security procedures for TSCA 
CBI.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.


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    Dated: June 22, 2021.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2021-13697 Filed 6-25-21; 8:45 am]
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