Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (Renewal), 59386-59387 [2021-23368]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 59386 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 27, 2021 / Notices the Wampus Milford Associates Site (Site), located in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, with the Settling Party, FCI USA LLC. The proposed settlement requires the Settling Party to conduct a removal action estimated to cost approximately $1.2 million at the Wood Block Area of the Site and pay all of EPA’s future response costs in overseeing the removal work. The parameters of the removal action include, but are not limited to, excavation and disposal of soil/ woodblock debris contaminated by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. In exchange, EPA will provide the Settling Party with a covenant not to sue for the work, future response costs related to the work, and EPA’s past response costs, which are approximately $105,800. For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement for cost recovery and response work. DATES: Comments must be submitted by November 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to RuthAnn Sherman, Senior Enforcement Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04–2), Boston, MA 02109–3912, (617) 918–1886, sherman.ruthann@epa.gov, and should reference the Wampus Milford Associates Site, U.S. EPA Docket No: CERCLA 01–2021–0082. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Stacy Greendlinger, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (02–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, telephone number: (617) 918– 1403, email address: greendlinger.stacy@epa.gov. Direct technical questions to Stacy Greendlinger and legal questions to RuthAnn Sherman, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, telephone number: (617) 918– 1886, email address: sherman.ruthann@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed cost recovery and work administrative settlement concerning the Wampus Milford Associates Site, located in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, is made in accordance with Section 122(h)(l) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA covenants not to sue or take administrative action against the FCI USA LLC, pursuant to Section VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Oct 26, 2021 Jkt 256001 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), for the Work, Future Response Costs, and Past Response Costs, as defined in the settlement agreement. In exchange, the Settling Party agrees to conduct a removal action estimated to cost approximately $1.2 million, and pay all of EPA’s future response costs related to overseeing the work. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to this cost recovery settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the Environmental Protection Agency— Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912. The Effective Date of the Agreement is the date upon which EPA notifies FCI USA LLC that the public comment period has closed and that such comments, if any, do not require that EPA modify or withdraw from the Agreement. The proposed settlement has been approved by the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice, subject to any comments received and EPA’s response thereto. Bryan Olson, Director, Superfund and Emergency Management Division. [FR Doc. 2021–23394 Filed 10–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0040; FRL–9196–01– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (EPA ICR Number 1617.10, OMB Control Number 2060–0247) 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 December 31, 2021. Public comments were previously SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requested via the Federal Register on April 16, 2021, 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: Comments must be submitted on or before November 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2021–0040, 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: Chenise Farquharson, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (Mail Code 6205T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–7768; email address: farquharson.chenise@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. Abstract: Section 609 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act) provides general guidelines for the servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs). It states that ‘‘no person repairing or servicing motor vehicles for consideration may perform any service on a motor vehicle air conditioner involving the refrigerant for such air conditioner without properly using approved refrigerant recycling equipment and no such person may E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 27, 2021 / Notices perform such service unless such person has been properly trained and certified.’’ In 1992, EPA developed regulations under section 609 that were published in 57 FR 31240 and codified at 40 CFR subpart B (Section 82.30 et seq.). The information required to be collected under the section 609 regulations is: Approved refrigerant handling equipment; approved independent standards testing organizations; technician training and certification; and certification, reporting and recordkeeping. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: The following is a list of NAICS codes for organizations potentially affected by the information requirements covered under this ICR. It is meant to include any establishment that may service or maintain motor vehicle air conditioners. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 4411 Automobile Dealers 4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores 44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores 8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance 811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance Other affected groups include independent standards testing organizations and organizations with technician certification programs. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 82.36, 82.38, 82.40, 82.42). Estimated number of respondents: 46,033 (per year). Frequency of response: On occasion, biennially, only once. Total estimated burden: 4,165 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $213,153 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 35 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due in part to an increase in the number of motor vehicle establishments in the United States. This correlates with an increase in the number of establishments that send refrigerants off-site for recycling or reclamation. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2021–23368 Filed 10–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Oct 26, 2021 Jkt 256001 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreement Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments, relevant information, or documents regarding the agreement to the Secretary by email at Secretary@ fmc.gov, or by mail, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreement are available through the Commission’s website (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202)-523– 5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 008005–015. Title: New York Terminal Conference Agreement. Parties: APM Terminals Elizabeth, LLC; Port Newark Container Terminal; GCT Bayonne LP; Red Hook Container Terminal, LLC; and GCT New York LP. Filing Party: Gerald A. Morrissey III; Holland & Knight. Synopsis: The amendment adds Gerald A. Morrissey III as an authorized agent for the Agreement. Proposed Effective Date: 10/19/2021. Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/ FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/ AgreementHistory/14242. Dated: October 22, 2021. Rachel E. Dickon, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–23385 Filed 10–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ACTION: Notice of a new system of records. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) proposes to create a system of records notice, titled FMCS–0006. The system will cover the Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports, and agency ethics guidance to employees. DATES: This notice will be effective without further notice on November 26, 2021 unless otherwise revised pursuant to comments received. New routine uses will be effective on November 26, 2021. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments must be received on or before November 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by FMCS–0006 by any of the following methods: • Mail: Office of General Counsel, 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20427. • Email: ogc@fmcs.gov. Include FMCS–0006 on the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 606–5444. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Cudahy, Designated Agency Ethics Official and Deputy General Counsel, at scudahy@fmcs.gov or 202– 606–8090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552(a), this document provides public notice that FMCS is creating a new system of records. SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: FMCS–0006 Ethics Records. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified. SYSTEM LOCATION: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Office of General Counsel (OGC), 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20427. SYSTEM MANAGER(S): Sarah Cudahy, Designated Agency Ethics Official and Deputy General Counsel, email scudahy@fmcs.gov, or send mail to Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Office of General Counsel (OGC), 250 E Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20427, Attn: Sarah Cudahy. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records SUMMARY: 59387 5 U.S.C. app. (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); E.O. 12674 (as modified by E.O. 12731); 5 CFR part 2634. PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM: These records are collected and maintained to meet the requirements of Executive Order 12674, as modified, 5 CFR part 2634, and subsequent agency regulations, as well as section 107 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, concerning the filing of confidential financial disclosure reports. Confidential financial disclosure reports are required to assure compliance with ethics laws and regulations, and to determine if an actual or apparent conflict of interest or impartiality issue exists between the employment of individuals by the Federal Government and their outside employment financial interests. E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59386-59387]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23368]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0040; FRL-9196-01-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners 
(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), Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air 
Conditioners (EPA ICR Number 1617.10, OMB Control Number 2060-0247) 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 December 31, 
2021. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal 
Register on April 16, 2021, 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: Comments must be submitted on or before November 26, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2021-0040, 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: Chenise Farquharson, Stratospheric 
Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (Mail Code 6205T), 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-7768; 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.
    Abstract: Section 609 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act) 
provides general guidelines for the servicing of motor vehicle air 
conditioners (MVACs). It states that ``no person repairing or servicing 
motor vehicles for consideration may perform any service on a motor 
vehicle air conditioner involving the refrigerant for such air 
conditioner without properly using approved refrigerant recycling 
equipment and no such person may

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perform such service unless such person has been properly trained and 
certified.'' In 1992, EPA developed regulations under section 609 that 
were published in 57 FR 31240 and codified at 40 CFR subpart B (Section 
82.30 et seq.). The information required to be collected under the 
section 609 regulations is: Approved refrigerant handling equipment; 
approved independent standards testing organizations; technician 
training and certification; and certification, reporting and 
recordkeeping.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: The following is a list of NAICS 
codes for organizations potentially affected by the information 
requirements covered under this ICR. It is meant to include any 
establishment that may service or maintain motor vehicle air 
conditioners.

4411 Automobile Dealers
4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

    Other affected groups include independent standards testing 
organizations and organizations with technician certification programs.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 82.36, 82.38, 
82.40, 82.42).
    Estimated number of respondents: 46,033 (per year).
    Frequency of response: On occasion, biennially, only once.
    Total estimated burden: 4,165 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $213,153 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 35 hours in the total 
estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by 
OMB. This increase is due in part to an increase in the number of motor 
vehicle establishments in the United States. This correlates with an 
increase in the number of establishments that send refrigerants off-
site for recycling or reclamation.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-23368 Filed 10-26-21; 8:45 am]
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