Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal), 48692-48693 [2021-18762]

Download as PDF 48692 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 31, 2021 / Notices Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (703) 305–7090; email address: BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD–ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD–ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ comments.html. 3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticide(s) discussed in this document, compared to the general population. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:08 Aug 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 II. What action is the Agency taking? Under section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136c, EPA can allow manufacturers to field test pesticides under development. Manufacturers are required to obtain an EUP before testing new pesticides or new uses of pesticides if they conduct experimental field tests on 10 acres or more of land or one acre or more of water. Pursuant to 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency has determined that the following EUP amendment and extension application may be of regional and national significance, and therefore is seeking public comment on the EUP application: Submitter: Oxitec, Ltd., (93167–EUP– 2). Pesticide Chemical: OX5034 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expressing tetracycline Trans-Activator Variant (tTAV–OX5034) protein. Summary of Request: Oxitec Ltd. is proposing to extend testing of OX5034 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expressing tTAV–OX5034 protein for 2 years in the state of Florida up to 6,240 total acres at a maximum rate of 0.000082 g active ingredient (tTAV–OX5034), equivalent to 20,000 male OX5034 mosquitoes, per acre, per week. Additionally, Oxitec Ltd is proposing to expand testing of OX5034 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expressing tTAV–OX5034 protein in the state of California on up to 84,600 total acres at a maximum rate of 0.000123 g active ingredient (tTAV–OX5034), equivalent to 30,000 male OX5034 mosquitoes, per acre, per week. The proposed experiments are to evaluate the efficacy of OX5034 mosquitoes as a tool for suppression of wild Aedes aegypti mosquito populations. Female offspring of the OX5034 mosquitoes in the environment die before they mature into adults and therefore exposure to biting female mosquitoes is not anticipated. EPA made its decision to grant the already issued Oxitec OX5034 Mosquito Experimental Use Permit in April 2020 after extensive evaluation of the best available science, and after seeking and addressing public input. EPA’s risk assessment https:// www.regulations.gov/document/EPAHQ-OPP-2019-0274-0359, and response to comment document https:// www.regulations.gov/document/EPAHQ-OPP-2019-0274-0354, are publicly available and accessible through regulations.gov via these links. Common questions and answers regarding the already issued EUP can be found in the ‘‘The Experimental Use Permit for the PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Oxitec Genetically Engineered Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes’’ webinar available at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ biopesticides. Following the review of the application and any comments and data received in response to this solicitation, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP request, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the Federal Register. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: August 25, 2021. Charles Smith, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–18776 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0557; FRL–8884–01– OAR] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 1587.15, OMB Control No. 2060–0243) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, the EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2022. 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: Comments must be submitted on or before November 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2021–0557, online using https:// www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-docket@ epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. The EPA is temporarily suspending its Docket Center and Reading Room for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 31, 2021 / Notices public visitors, with limited exceptions, to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID–19. Our Docket Center staff will continue to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. The EPA encourages the public to submit comments via https:// www.regulations.gov/ as there may be a delay in processing mail and faxes. Hand deliveries or couriers will be received by scheduled appointment only. For further information and updates on EPA Docket Center services, please visit us online at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. The EPA continues to carefully and continuously monitor information from the Center of Disease Control, local area health departments, and our federal partners so that the Agency can respond rapidly as conditions change regarding COVID–19. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corey Sugerik, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, C504–05, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC; telephone number: (919) 541– 3223; fax number: (919) 541–5509; email address: sugerik.corey@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 https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is (202) 566–1744. The 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 or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:08 Aug 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 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. The 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, the 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: Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requires states to develop and implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under any Act definition of ‘‘major’’ and certain other non-major sources that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act further requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the state operating permit program are found at 40 CFR part 70. The part 70 program is designed to be implemented primarily by state, local and tribal permitting authorities in all areas where they have jurisdiction. In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source subject to the permitting program, the applicant must conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific activities and requirements are listed and described in the Supporting Statement for the 40 CFR part 70 ICR. Under 40 CFR part 70, state, local and tribal permitting authorities review permit applications, provide for public review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical factors and public input and review information submittals required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, under 40 CFR part 70, the EPA reviews certain actions of the permitting authorities and provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and for federal, state, local and tribal permitting authorities to adequately review the permit applications and thereby PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48693 properly administer and manage the program. Information that is collected is handled according to the EPA’s policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B—Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2). See also section 114(c) of the Act. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Industrial plants (sources); state, local and tribal permitting authorities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: mandatory (see 40 CFR part 70). Estimated number of respondents: 14,201 sources and 117 state, local and tribal permitting authorities. Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 4,756,110 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $325,175,507 (per year). There are no annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 17,185 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to updated estimates of the number of sources and permits subject to the part 70 program, rather than any change in federal mandates. Dated: August 26, 2021. Scott Mathias, Director, Air Quality Policy Division, OAQPS. [FR Doc. 2021–18762 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0436; FRL–8806–01– OCSPP] Di-isononyl Phthalate (DINP); Final Scope of the Risk Evaluation To Be Conducted Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and implementing regulations, EPA is announcing the availability of the final scope of the risk evaluation to be conducted for di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (1,2-benzene-dicarboxylic acid, 1,2-diisononyl ester, and 1,2benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C8-10branched alkyl esters, C9-rich; Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) 28553–12–0 and CASRN SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 31, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48692-48693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18762]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0557; FRL-8884-01-OAR]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Part 70 
State Operating Permit Program (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an 
information collection request (ICR), ``Part 70 State Operating Permit 
Program (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 1587.15, OMB Control No. 2060-0243) to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, the 
EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed 
information collection. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which 
is currently approved through April 30, 2022. 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: Comments must be submitted on or before November 1, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2021-0557, online using https://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 Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    The EPA is temporarily suspending its Docket Center and Reading 
Room for

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public visitors, with limited exceptions, to reduce the risk of 
transmitting COVID-19. Our Docket Center staff will continue to provide 
remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. The EPA 
encourages the public to submit comments via https://www.regulations.gov/ as there may be a delay in processing mail and 
faxes. Hand deliveries or couriers will be received by scheduled 
appointment only. For further information and updates on EPA Docket 
Center services, please visit us online at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    The EPA continues to carefully and continuously monitor information 
from the Center of Disease Control, local area health departments, and 
our federal partners so that the Agency can respond rapidly as 
conditions change regarding COVID-19.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corey Sugerik, Air Quality Policy 
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, C504-05, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC; telephone 
number: (919) 541-3223; fax number: (919) 541-5509; 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 https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, 
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. The telephone 
number for the Docket Center is (202) 566-1744. The 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 or other information whose disclosure 
is restricted by statute. For additional information about EPA's public 
docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the 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. The 
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, the 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: Title V of 
the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requires states to develop and implement 
a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under 
any Act definition of ``major'' and certain other non-major sources 
that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act further 
requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum 
requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee 
implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth 
requirements for the state operating permit program are found at 40 CFR 
part 70. The part 70 program is designed to be implemented primarily by 
state, local and tribal permitting authorities in all areas where they 
have jurisdiction.
    In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source 
subject to the permitting program, the applicant must conduct the 
necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and prepare the 
permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility 
meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific 
activities and requirements are listed and described in the Supporting 
Statement for the 40 CFR part 70 ICR.
    Under 40 CFR part 70, state, local and tribal permitting 
authorities review permit applications, provide for public review of 
proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical 
factors and public input and review information submittals required of 
sources during the term of the permit. Also, under 40 CFR part 70, the 
EPA reviews certain actions of the permitting authorities and provides 
oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately 
implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and 
submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and 
for federal, state, local and tribal permitting authorities to 
adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly 
administer and manage the program.
    Information that is collected is handled according to the EPA's 
policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B--
Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2). See also 
section 114(c) of the Act.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Industrial plants (sources); state, 
local and tribal permitting authorities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: mandatory (see 40 CFR part 70).
    Estimated number of respondents: 14,201 sources and 117 state, 
local and tribal permitting authorities.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 4,756,110 hours (per year). Burden is 
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $325,175,507 (per year). There are no 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 17,185 hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This increase is due to updated estimates of the 
number of sources and permits subject to the part 70 program, rather 
than any change in federal mandates.

    Dated: August 26, 2021.
Scott Mathias,
Director, Air Quality Policy Division, OAQPS.
[FR Doc. 2021-18762 Filed 8-30-21; 8:45 am]
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