United States Department of Justice and Parties to Certain Litigation; Transfer of Data, 35087-35088 [2021-14117]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 124 / Thursday, July 1, 2021 / Notices information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (EPA ICR Number 1767.09, OMB Control Number 2060– 0360), 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, 2021. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on May 12, 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 neither conduct nor 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 August 2, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OECA–2013–0348, 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: Patrick Yellin, Monitoring, Assistance, and Media Programs Division, Office of Compliance, Mail Code 2227A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564– 2970; fax number: (202) 564–0050; email address: yellin.patrick@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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Jun 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 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: Owners and operators of affected facilities are required to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements for the General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A), as well as for the applicable specific standards in 40 CFR part 63, subpart LL. This includes submitting initial notifications, performance tests and periodic reports and results, and maintaining records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These reports are used by EPA to determine compliance with these standards. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Primary aluminum production located at a major source. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63, subpart LL). Estimated number of respondents: 8 (total). Frequency of response: Initially, annually, and semiannually. Total estimated burden: 52,300 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $6,440,000 (per year), which includes $310,000 in annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease in burden from the mostrecently approved ICR as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. This increase is not due to any program changes. The adjustment decrease in burden from the most-recently approved ICR is due to a decrease in the number of sources. The currently approved ICR assumed 11 respondents. Consultations with the Aluminum Association conducted during the renewal of this ICR revealed that there are only eight primary aluminum reduction plants currently subject to this subpart. This decrease in the number of respondents has resulted in a decrease in respondent labor hours. This ICR adjusts the capital cost from the previously-approved ICR to reflect costs from the October 15, 2015 rule, which were annualized over a 15 year period; the previous ICR assumed that all capital costs were completed within the first three years of the 2015 final rule. This ICR also adjusts the operation and maintenance (O&M) costs from the previous ICR from 1997 dollars to 2019 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35087 dollars using the CEPCI CE Index, and includes O&M costs for annual monitoring from the 2015 final rule that were inadvertently excluded from the previous ICR. Therefore, this ICR reflects a modest increase in capital and O&M costs from the most-recently approved ICR. This ICR also corrects the total number of responses to reflect the submittal of performance test reports on a semiannual basis, which were inadvertently excluded from the previous ICR. This ICR, by in large, reflects the on-going burden and costs for existing facilities. Activities for existing sources include annual and semiannual performance tests, continuous monitoring of pollutants, and the submission of semiannual reports. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2021–14120 Filed 6–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–10025– 45] United States Department of Justice and Parties to Certain Litigation; Transfer of Data Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces that information submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), and/or the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information that may have been claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, has been and will be transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for transfer to the parties to certain litigation. This transfer of data is in accordance with the CBI regulations governing the disclosure of potential CBI in litigation. DATES: Access to this information by DOJ and the parties to certain litigation is ongoing and expected to continue during the litigation as discussed in this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Linter, Program Management and Operations Division (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1 35088 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 124 / Thursday, July 1, 2021 / Notices 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8182; email address: lintner.colby@ epa.gov. This notice is being provided pursuant to 40 CFR 2.209(d) to inform affected businesses that EPA, via DOJ, will provide certain information to the parties and the Court in the matter of In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigating (MDL No. 2:18–mn–2873–RMG) (D.S.C.) (‘‘AFFF litigation’’). The information is contained in documents that have been submitted to EPA pursuant to FIFRA, the FFDCA, and/or TSCA by pesticide registrants or other data-submitters, including information that has been claimed to be, or determined to potentially contain, CBI. The AFFF Litigation is Multidistrict Litigation established in December 2018 involving over 1,000 consolidated Perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) cases in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, primarily alleging tort claims against private parties, including manufacturers, for products liability, public nuisance, and negligence concerning the manufacture and use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF). Although the primary focus of the litigation is on the manufacturers of AFFF, the United States is a party to 24 lawsuits relating to discharges of AFFF that allegedly contaminated drinking water at various federal sites, such as Air Force bases. The primary federal agencies named as defendants are the Air Force, the National Guard Bureau, and the Department of Defense, but EPA is a named defendant in one pro se case. EPA is under an obligation to respond to Requests for Production (RFPs) in In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigating (MDL No. 2:18–mn–2873–RMG) (D.S.C.). The case has entered the discovery phase, and although a final Scheduling Order has not yet been entered, the Court has ordered expedited discovery. The documents being produced may include ‘‘Confidential Business Information’’ such as any material or words with rights that may be protected under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, Public Law 94–553, 90 Stat. 2541, codified, as amended, at Title 17 of the U.S. Code; trade secrets and/or confidential business information protected from disclosure by Section 14 of the TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2613(a); and/or documents submitted with pesticide registration applications and may include CBI under FIFRA section 10, 7 U.S.C. 136h, including scientific studies subject to khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Jun 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 the disclosure restrictions of FIFRA section 10(g), 7 U.S.C. 136h(g). All documents that may be subject to release restrictions under federal law will be designated as ‘‘Confidential Information,’’ ‘‘Highly Confidential Information,’’ and/or ‘‘Export Control Information’’ in the Protective Order (‘‘Case Management Order 4.A’’) already filed and publicly available in the AFFF litigation. EPA would only produce such documents in accordance with the Protective Order, which would require that such documents would be filed under seal and would not be available for public review, unless the information contained in the document has been determined to not be subject to protected status and all CBI has been redacted. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq; 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. Dated: June 28, 2021. Pamela Myrick, Director, Program Management and Operations Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2021–14117 Filed 6–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice: 2021–6013] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Submission for OMB review and comments request. AGENCY: ACTION: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments should be received on or before August 30, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on https:// www.regulations.gov or by mail to Mardel West, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20571. Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available to the public through the WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 If you send an email comment, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the communication will be treated as public comments that may be made available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information, please contact Tiffin Caverly <tiffin.caverly@ exim.gov>, 202–565–3564. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This collection will provide information needed to determine compliance and creditworthiness for transaction requests involving previously-owned equipment submitted to Ex-Im Bank under its insurance, guarantee, and direct loan programs. Information presented in this form will be considered in the overall evaluation of the transaction, including Export-Import Bank’s determination of the appropriate term for the transaction. The form can be viewed at: https:// www.exim.gov/sites/default/files/pub/ pending/eib11-03.pdf. Titles and Form Number: EIB 11–03, Used Equipment Questionnaire. OMB Number: 3048–0039. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: The information collected will provide information needed to determine compliance and creditworthiness for transaction requests involving previously-owned equipment submitted to the Export Import Bank under its insurance, guarantee, and direct loan programs. Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 250 hours. Frequency of Reporting or Use: As needed. Government Expenses: Reviewing Time per Year: 250 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year: $10,625 (time*wages). Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $12,750. Bassam Doughman, IT Specialist. [FR Doc. 2021–14015 Filed 6–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 124 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35087-35088]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-10025-45]


United States Department of Justice and Parties to Certain 
Litigation; Transfer of Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that information submitted to the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), and/or the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA), including information that may have been claimed as 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, has been and 
will be transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for 
transfer to the parties to certain litigation. This transfer of data is 
in accordance with the CBI regulations governing the disclosure of 
potential CBI in litigation.

DATES: Access to this information by DOJ and the parties to certain 
litigation is ongoing and expected to continue during the litigation as 
discussed in this Notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Colby Linter, Program Management and Operations Division (7407M), 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC

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20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8182; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is being provided pursuant to 40 
CFR 2.209(d) to inform affected businesses that EPA, via DOJ, will 
provide certain information to the parties and the Court in the matter 
of In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigating (MDL 
No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG) (D.S.C.) (``AFFF litigation''). The information 
is contained in documents that have been submitted to EPA pursuant to 
FIFRA, the FFDCA, and/or TSCA by pesticide registrants or other data-
submitters, including information that has been claimed to be, or 
determined to potentially contain, CBI.
    The AFFF Litigation is Multidistrict Litigation established in 
December 2018 involving over 1,000 consolidated Per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) cases in the U.S. District Court for 
the District of South Carolina, primarily alleging tort claims against 
private parties, including manufacturers, for products liability, 
public nuisance, and negligence concerning the manufacture and use of 
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF).
    Although the primary focus of the litigation is on the 
manufacturers of AFFF, the United States is a party to 24 lawsuits 
relating to discharges of AFFF that allegedly contaminated drinking 
water at various federal sites, such as Air Force bases. The primary 
federal agencies named as defendants are the Air Force, the National 
Guard Bureau, and the Department of Defense, but EPA is a named 
defendant in one pro se case.
    EPA is under an obligation to respond to Requests for Production 
(RFPs) in In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability 
Litigating (MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG) (D.S.C.). The case has entered 
the discovery phase, and although a final Scheduling Order has not yet 
been entered, the Court has ordered expedited discovery. The documents 
being produced may include ``Confidential Business Information'' such 
as any material or words with rights that may be protected under the 
U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, Public Law 94-553, 90 Stat. 2541, codified, 
as amended, at Title 17 of the U.S. Code; trade secrets and/or 
confidential business information protected from disclosure by Section 
14 of the TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2613(a); and/or documents submitted with 
pesticide registration applications and may include CBI under FIFRA 
section 10, 7 U.S.C. 136h, including scientific studies subject to the 
disclosure restrictions of FIFRA section 10(g), 7 U.S.C. 136h(g).
    All documents that may be subject to release restrictions under 
federal law will be designated as ``Confidential Information,'' 
``Highly Confidential Information,'' and/or ``Export Control 
Information'' in the Protective Order (``Case Management Order 4.A'') 
already filed and publicly available in the AFFF litigation. EPA would 
only produce such documents in accordance with the Protective Order, 
which would require that such documents would be filed under seal and 
would not be available for public review, unless the information 
contained in the document has been determined to not be subject to 
protected status and all CBI has been redacted.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq; 21 
U.S.C. 301 et seq.

    Dated: June 28, 2021.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Program Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2021-14117 Filed 6-30-21; 8:45 am]
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