Proposed Renewal Information Collection Request; Comment Request; EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection, 73759-73760 [2021-28152]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 28, 2021 / Notices survey instrumentation information, (4) added Scenario B (‘‘assumed to meet the criteria until proven otherwise’’), (5) increased emphasis on regulator interface during survey design, (6) improved description of the lower bound of the gray region (LBGR), (7) updated references, (8) changed English units to International System of Units (SI), (9) avoided using the term ‘‘Area Factor,’’ (10) included additional examples in Chapter 5, and (11) reorganized Chapter 4. The public review is a necessary step in the development of a final multiagency consensus document. The document will also undergo concurrent, independent, scientific peer review. The draft has not been approved by the participating agencies for use, in part or in whole, and should not be used, cited, or quoted, except for the purposes of providing comments as requested. Commenters are requested to focus on technical accuracy and understandability. Commenters are also requested to address five questions while reviewing MARSSIM Revision 2: (1) Do the revisions to MARSSIM provide greater clarity while maintaining a practical and implementable approach to performing environmental radiological surveys of surface soil and building surfaces? (2) Are the revisions to MARSSIM technically accurate? (3) Does MARSSIM Revision 2 provide useful examples and descriptions of approaches to implementing surveys and the statistics by which they are interpreted? (4) Is the information in MARSSIM Revision 2 understandable and presented in a logical sequence? How can the presentation of material be modified to improve the understandability of the manual? Comments may be submitted as proposed modified text, or as a discussion. Comments should be accompanied by supporting bases, rationale, or data. 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Jonathan Edwards, Director, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Environmental Protection Agency. [FR Doc. 2021–28080 Filed 12–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2004–0013; FRL 9149–01– OW] Proposed Renewal Information Collection Request; Comment Request; EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) for EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection (OMB Control No. 2040–0197) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described in this document. This is a proposed extension of the existing ICR, which is approved through July 31, 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 February 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2004–0013, online using https:// www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to the Office of Water (OW) Docket at OW-Docket@epa.gov or by mail to the Water Docket, EPA Docket Center (WJC West), MC 28221T, Environmental Protection Agency, 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 profanities, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73759 threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherri Comerford, Drinking Water Protection Division—Prevention Branch, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 4639; email address: comerford.sherri@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents that explain in detail the information that 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 Water Docket, 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. Pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable the agency to 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; 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; enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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. 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, 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: EPA is collecting data from the states on their advancement toward substantial implementation of protection strategies for all community water systems (CWSs). EPA and states use this voluntary collection of data to track and understand the progress toward increasing the percentage of CWSs (and the populations they serve) E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 73760 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 28, 2021 / Notices where risk is minimized through source water protection. Source water protection data that states submit directly to the Source Water Protection Information System (SDWIS) is accessible to the public via EPA’s website. Availability of this information, together with source water and demographic indicators that are publicly available via EPA’s Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS), promotes equity by empowering communities to include these considerations in their own analyses and outreach efforts. Form Notification: None. Respondents/affected entities: 51. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Frequency of response: Annual. Total estimated annual burden: 288 hours. Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $16,721 (per year). Changes in Estimates: EPA anticipates the annual totals for estimated burden and costs at 288 hours and $16,721, respectively. There is an expected decrease of hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared to what was identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB due to voluntary reporting that would decrease in frequency from quarterly to annual reporting. State databases are fully developed, and tracking is routine, which EPA believes will result in efficiencies that would allow states to minimize hourly burden and cost. Radhika Fox, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2021–28152 Filed 12–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2021–0068; FRL–8732–06– OCSPP] Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for November 2021 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to make information publicly available and to publish information in the Federal Register pertaining to submissions under TSCA Section 5, including notice of receipt of a Premanufacture notice (PMN), Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) or Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN), including an khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:45 Dec 27, 2021 Jkt 256001 amended notice or test information; an exemption application (Biotech exemption); an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or concluded; a notice of commencement (NOC) of manufacture (including import) for new chemical substances; and a periodic status report on new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. This document covers the period from 11/01/ 2021 to 11/30/2021. DATES: Comments identified by the specific case number provided in this document must be received on or before January 27, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2021–0068 and the specific case number for the chemical substance related to your comment, through 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 open to visitors by appointment only. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Jim Rahai, Project Management and Operations Division (MC 7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8593; email address: rahai.jim@ 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: I. Executive Summary A. What action is the Agency taking? This document provides the receipt and status reports for the period from PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11/01/2021 to 11/30/2021. The Agency is providing notice of receipt of PMNs, SNUNs and MCANs (including amended notices and test information); an exemption application under 40 CFR part 725 (Biotech exemption); TMEs, both pending and/or concluded; NOCs to manufacture a new chemical substance; and a periodic status report on new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. EPA is also providing information on its website about cases reviewed under the amended TSCA, including the TSCA section 5 PMN/SNUN/MCAN and exemption notices received, the date of receipt, the final EPA determination on the notice, and the effective date of EPA’s determination for PMN/SNUN/ MCAN notices on its website at: https:// www.epa.gov/reviewing-new-chemicalsunder-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca/ status-pre-manufacture-notices. This information is updated on a weekly basis. B. What is the Agency’s authority for taking this action? Under TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., a chemical substance may be either an ‘‘existing’’ chemical substance or a ‘‘new’’ chemical substance. Any chemical substance that is not on EPA’s TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances (TSCA Inventory) is classified as a ‘‘new chemical substance,’’ while a chemical substance that is listed on the TSCA Inventory is classified as an ‘‘existing chemical substance.’’ (See TSCA section 3(11).) For more information about the TSCA Inventory please go to: https:// www.epa.gov/tsca-inventory. Any person who intends to manufacture (including import) a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose, or to manufacture or process a chemical substance in a non-exempt manner for a use that EPA has determined is a significant new use, is required by TSCA section 5 to provide EPA with a PMN, MCAN or SNUN, as appropriate, before initiating the activity. EPA will review the notice, make a risk determination on the chemical substance or significant new use, and take appropriate action as described in TSCA section 5(a)(3). TSCA section 5(h)(1) authorizes EPA to allow persons, upon application and under appropriate restrictions, to manufacture or process a new chemical substance, or a chemical substance subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR) issued under TSCA section 5(a)(2), for ‘‘test marketing’’ purposes, upon a showing that the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use, and disposal of the chemical will E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73759-73760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28152]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0013; FRL 9149-01-OW]


Proposed Renewal Information Collection Request; Comment Request; 
EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit an information collection request (ICR) for EPA Program 
Information on Source Water Protection (OMB Control No. 2040-0197) to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA 
is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed 
information collection as described in this document. This is a 
proposed extension of the existing ICR, which is approved through July 
31, 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 February 28, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2004-0013, online using https://www.regulations.gov (our preferred 
method), by email to the Office of Water (OW) Docket at [email protected] or by mail to the Water Docket, EPA Docket Center (WJC 
West), MC 28221T, Environmental Protection Agency, 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 profanities, threats, information 
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherri Comerford, Drinking Water 
Protection Division--Prevention Branch, Office of Ground Water and 
Drinking Water (MC 4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-
4639; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents that explain in detail 
the information that 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 Water Docket, 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.
    Pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically 
solicits comments and information to enable the agency to 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; 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; enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and 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. 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, 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: EPA is collecting data from the states on their 
advancement toward substantial implementation of protection strategies 
for all community water systems (CWSs). EPA and states use this 
voluntary collection of data to track and understand the progress 
toward increasing the percentage of CWSs (and the populations they 
serve)

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where risk is minimized through source water protection. Source water 
protection data that states submit directly to the Source Water 
Protection Information System (SDWIS) is accessible to the public via 
EPA's website. Availability of this information, together with source 
water and demographic indicators that are publicly available via EPA's 
Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS), 
promotes equity by empowering communities to include these 
considerations in their own analyses and outreach efforts.
    Form Notification: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: 51.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Frequency of response: Annual.
    Total estimated annual burden: 288 hours. Burden is defined at 5 
CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $16,721 (per year).
    Changes in Estimates: EPA anticipates the annual totals for 
estimated burden and costs at 288 hours and $16,721, respectively. 
There is an expected decrease of hours in the total estimated 
respondent burden compared to what was identified in the ICR currently 
approved by OMB due to voluntary reporting that would decrease in 
frequency from quarterly to annual reporting. State databases are fully 
developed, and tracking is routine, which EPA believes will result in 
efficiencies that would allow states to minimize hourly burden and 
cost.

Radhika Fox,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2021-28152 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]
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