Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (Renewal), 7174-7175 [2022-02616]

Download as PDF 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2022 / Notices 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: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and Program Division (D243–05), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541– 0833; email address: ali.muntasir@ 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 Building, 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: The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Oven Batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart L) were proposed on December 4, 1992; promulgated on October 27, 1993; and amended on April 15, 2005. These regulations apply to all coke oven batteries, whether existing, new, reconstructed, rebuilt, or restarted. It also applies to all batteries using conventional by-product recovery processes, non-recovery processes, or any new recovery processes. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart L. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of iron and steel integrated plants that produce coke for their operations and merchant plants that produce furnace and foundry coke for sale on the open market. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63, subpart L). Estimated number of respondents: 14 (total). Frequency of response: Semiannually. Total estimated burden: 58,200 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $6,880,000 (per year), which includes $0 in annualized VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Feb 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: The decrease in burden from the mostrecently approved ICR is due to a decrease in the number of sources. There is an adjustment decrease in labor hours from the most-recently approved ICR. This decrease reflects revisions to the number of existing respondents that are subject to 40 CFR part 63, subpart L, and that are anticipated to reconstruct or close batteries subject to these standards. This decrease is not due to any program changes. Since there are no changes in the regulatory requirements and there is no significant industry growth, there are also no changes in the capital/startup or operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2022–02616 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9531–01–R1] Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Medium Wastewater Treatment Facilities General Permit for Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability of draft NPDES general permit MAG590000. AGENCY: The Director of the Water Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—Region 1 (EPA), is providing a Notice of Availability for the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Medium Wastewater Treatment Facilities General Permit (Medium WWTF GP) for discharges to certain waters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This Draft NPDES Medium WWTF GP (‘‘Draft General Permit’’) establishes effluent limitations and requirements, effluent and ambient monitoring requirements, reporting requirements, and standard conditions for 44 eligible facilities that are currently covered by individual NPDES permits (see Attachment E of the Draft General Permit for a list of eligible WWTFs). The Draft General Permit is available on EPA Region 1’s website at https://www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/ region-1-draft-medium-wastewatertreatment-facilities-general-permitmassachusetts. The Fact Sheet for the Draft General Permit sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, methodological, and policy questions SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7175 considered in the development of the Draft General Permit and is also available at this website. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft General Permit may be mailed to U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, Attn: Michele Duspiva, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06–4, Boston, Massachusetts 02109–3912, or sent via email to: Duspiva.Michele@ epa.gov. Due to the COVID–19 National Emergency, if comments are submitted in hard copy form, please also email a copy to the EPA contact above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the Draft General Permit may be obtained from Michele Duspiva, U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06–4, Boston, MA 02109–3912; telephone: 617–918–1682; email: Duspiva.Michele@epa.gov. Following U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance and specific state guidelines impacting our regional offices, EPA’s workforce has been directed to telework to help prevent transmission of the coronavirus. While in this workforce telework status, there are practical limitations on the ability of Agency personnel to allow the public to review the administrative record in person at the EPA Boston office. However, any electronically available documents that are part of the administrative record can be requested from the EPA contact above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comment Information: Interested persons may submit written comments on the Draft General Permit to EPA Region 1 at the address listed above. In reaching a final decision on this Draft General Permit, the Regional Administrator will respond to all significant comments and make responses available to the public on EPA Region 1’s website. All comments must be postmarked or delivered by the close of the public comment period. General Information: The Draft General Permit includes effluent limitations and requirements for eligible facilities based on technology and/or water quality considerations of the unique discharges from these facilities. The effluent limits established in the Draft General Permit ensure that the surface water quality standards of the receiving water(s) will be attained and/ or maintained. Obtaining Authorization: To obtain coverage under the General Permit, facilities meeting the eligibility E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7174-7175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02616]


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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)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

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    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: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and 
Program Division (D243-05), Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle 
Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-0833; 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 Building, 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: The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Oven Batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart L) 
were proposed on December 4, 1992; promulgated on October 27, 1993; and 
amended on April 15, 2005. These regulations apply to all coke oven 
batteries, whether existing, new, reconstructed, rebuilt, or restarted. 
It also applies to all batteries using conventional by-product recovery 
processes, non-recovery processes, or any new recovery processes. New 
facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction 
after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to 
assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart L.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of iron and 
steel integrated plants that produce coke for their operations and 
merchant plants that produce furnace and foundry coke for sale on the 
open market.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63, 
subpart L).
    Estimated number of respondents: 14 (total).
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Total estimated burden: 58,200 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $6,880,000 (per year), which includes $0 in 
annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: The decrease in burden from the most-
recently approved ICR is due to a decrease in the number of sources. 
There is an adjustment decrease in labor hours from the most-recently 
approved ICR. This decrease reflects revisions to the number of 
existing respondents that are subject to 40 CFR part 63, subpart L, and 
that are anticipated to reconstruct or close batteries subject to these 
standards. This decrease is not due to any program changes. Since there 
are no changes in the regulatory requirements and there is no 
significant industry growth, there are also no changes in the capital/
startup or operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-02616 Filed 2-7-22; 8:45 am]
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