Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of Currently Approved Collection and Request for Comment; Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 7173-7174 [2022-02561]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2022 / Notices available from the applicant, KENTEK Inc., Hanshin S Meca room #526, 65 Techno 3-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34016. A representative test analyzer was tested in accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of those tests and other information submitted by the applicant, EPA has determined, in accordance with part 53, that this method should be designated as a reference method. As a designated reference method, this method is acceptable for use by states and other air monitoring agencies under the requirements of 40 CFR part 58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For such purposes, this method must be used in strict accordance with the operation or instruction manual associated with the method and subject to any specifications and limitations (e.g., configuration or operational settings) specified in the designated method description (see the identification of the method above). Use of the method also should be in general accordance with the guidance and recommendations of applicable sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume II, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program,’’ EPA–454/B–13–003, (both available at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/ amtic/qalist.html). Provisions concerning modification of such methods by users are specified under Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR part 58. Consistent or repeated noncompliance with any of these conditions should be reported to: Director, Air Methods and Characterization Division (MD–D205– 03), Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of this reference method is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance systems under 40 CFR part 58. Questions concerning the commercial availability or technical aspects of the method should be directed to the applicant. Alice Gilliland, Acting Director, Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling. [FR Doc. 2022–02569 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Feb 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0744; FRL–9097–01– OCSPP] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of Currently Approved Collection and Request for Comment; Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ‘‘Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’’ and identified by EPA ICR No. 0794.17 and OMB Control No. 2070–0046. This ICR represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through October 31, 2022. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection activities and burden estimates that are summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0744, though 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 opened to visitors by appointment only. For the latest status information on EPA/DC and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Sleasman, Regulatory Support DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7173 Branch (7101M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–1204; email address: sleasman.katherine@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. 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 information collection activity or ICR does this action apply to? Title: TCSA Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment (TSCA Section 8(e)). EPA ICR No.: 0794.17. OMB Control No.: 2070–0046. ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through October 31, 2022. Under the PRA, 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 7174 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2022 / Notices appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: Under TSCA section 8(e), any person who manufactures (defined by statute to include imports), processes, or distributes in commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information which reasonably supports the conclusion that such substance or mixture presents a substantial risk of injury to health or the environment is required to immediately inform EPA of such information unless they have actual knowledge that EPA has been adequately informed of such information (15 U.S.C. 2607(e)). EPA receives and screens TSCA section 8(e) submissions covering a large number of chemical substances and mixtures on a wide range of chemical toxicity/exposure information. Although EPA’s receipt of TSCA section 8(e) information does not necessarily trigger immediate regulatory action under TSCA or other authorities administered by EPA, all TSCA section 8(e) submissions receive screening level evaluations by EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) to identify priorities for further Agency action and appropriate referrals to other programs. In addition, EPA is offering an electronic reporting option for use both by those who are required to submit a notification of substantial risk under TSCA section 8(e) and by those who wish voluntarily to submit ‘‘For Your Information’’ (FYI) notices by registering and submitting information electronically using the Agency’s Central Data Exchange (CDX). Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 50 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are those that manufacture, process, import, or distribute in commerce chemical substances and mixtures. The following North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist in VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Feb 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 determining whether this action might apply to certain entities: Chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS code 324). Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory; 15 U.S.C. 2607(e). Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated number of potential respondents: 51. Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 343. Total estimated annual burden hours: 17,565 hours. Total estimated annual costs: $1,635,246. This includes an estimated burden cost of $1,635,246 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is a decrease of 3,847 hours from that currently in the OMB inventory (from 21,412 to 17,565 hours). This reflects an overall decrease in the number of section 8(e) and FYI submissions, which decreased from 408 to 343 8(e) submissions and 13 to 6 FYI submissions respectively total annual costs compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to an increase in the hourly wages and a change in the methodology to calculate loaded wages (wages plus fringe benefits and overhead). Additional details are in the ICR. This change is an adjustment. In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal agencies and departments and is based on the submission instructions established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format developed by EPA and OMB prior to 1995. The Agency does not expect this change in format to result in substantive changes to the information collection activities or related estimated burden and costs. IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR? 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 pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the person listed PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2022–02561 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0086; FRL–9555–01– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (EPA ICR Number 1362.12, OMB Control Number 2060–0253), 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 April 30, 2022. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on April 13, 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 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 March 10, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2021–0086, 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0744; FRL-9097-01-OCSPP]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of 
Currently Approved Collection and Request for Comment; Notification of 
Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this 
document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on 
the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning 
to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ``Notification 
of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment under the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 
0794.17 and OMB Control No. 2070-0046. This ICR represents the renewal 
of an existing ICR that is currently approved through October 31, 2022. 
Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, 
EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information 
collection activities and burden estimates that are summarized in this 
document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket 
for public review and comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0744, though 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 opened to visitors by 
appointment only. For the latest status information on EPA/DC and 
docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Sleasman, Regulatory Support 
Branch (7101M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-1204; 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. 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 information collection activity or ICR does this action apply 
to?

    Title: TCSA Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health 
and the Environment (TSCA Section 8(e)).
    EPA ICR No.: 0794.17.
    OMB Control No.: 2070-0046.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through October 31, 
2022. Under the PRA, 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. The OMB control numbers 
for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR), after

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appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are displayed either 
by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, 
such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. 
The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is 
consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: Under TSCA section 8(e), any person who manufactures 
(defined by statute to include imports), processes, or distributes in 
commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information 
which reasonably supports the conclusion that such substance or mixture 
presents a substantial risk of injury to health or the environment is 
required to immediately inform EPA of such information unless they have 
actual knowledge that EPA has been adequately informed of such 
information (15 U.S.C. 2607(e)).
    EPA receives and screens TSCA section 8(e) submissions covering a 
large number of chemical substances and mixtures on a wide range of 
chemical toxicity/exposure information. Although EPA's receipt of TSCA 
section 8(e) information does not necessarily trigger immediate 
regulatory action under TSCA or other authorities administered by EPA, 
all TSCA section 8(e) submissions receive screening level evaluations 
by EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) to identify 
priorities for further Agency action and appropriate referrals to other 
programs.
    In addition, EPA is offering an electronic reporting option for use 
both by those who are required to submit a notification of substantial 
risk under TSCA section 8(e) and by those who wish voluntarily to 
submit ``For Your Information'' (FYI) notices by registering and 
submitting information electronically using the Agency's Central Data 
Exchange (CDX).
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 50 
hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related 
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities 
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are 
those that manufacture, process, import, or distribute in commerce 
chemical substances and mixtures. The following North American 
Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to 
assist in determining whether this action might apply to certain 
entities: Chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petroleum and 
coal product manufacturing (NAICS code 324).
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory; 15 U.S.C. 2607(e).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated number of potential respondents: 51.
    Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 
343.
    Total estimated annual burden hours: 17,565 hours.
    Total estimated annual costs: $1,635,246. This includes an 
estimated burden cost of $1,635,246 and an estimated cost of $0 for 
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is a decrease of 3,847 hours from that currently in the OMB 
inventory (from 21,412 to 17,565 hours). This reflects an overall 
decrease in the number of section 8(e) and FYI submissions, which 
decreased from 408 to 343 8(e) submissions and 13 to 6 FYI submissions 
respectively total annual costs compared with that identified in the 
ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to an increase in 
the hourly wages and a change in the methodology to calculate loaded 
wages (wages plus fringe benefits and overhead). Additional details are 
in the ICR. This change is an adjustment.
    In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18-
question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal 
agencies and departments and is based on the submission instructions 
established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format developed by 
EPA and OMB prior to 1995. The Agency does not expect this change in 
format to result in substantive changes to the information collection 
activities or related estimated burden and costs.

IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    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 pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another 
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to 
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit 
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or 
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-02561 Filed 2-7-22; 8:45 am]
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