Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (Renewal), 61591-61592 [2023-19275]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 172 / Thursday, September 7, 2023 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2022–0055; FRL–11391–01– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries (EPA ICR Number 0983.17, OMB Control Number 2060– 0067), 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 September 30, 2023. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on July 22, 2022 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before October 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2022–0055, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by email to a-andr-Docket@epa.gov, 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 specific 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Sep 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 27711; telephone number: (919) 541– 0833; email address: ali.muntasir@ epa.gov. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through July 22, 2023. An agency may neither 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. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register on July 22, 2022, during a 60-day comment period (87 FR 43843). This notice allows for an additional 30-days for public comment. Supporting documents, which explains 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 www.regulations.gov, or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC Clinton 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 hrrp:// Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR part 60, subpart GGG) apply to compressors, valves, pumps, pressure relief devices, sampling connection systems, openended valves or lines, and flanges or other connectors in VOC service at petroleum refineries that commenced construction, reconstruction, or modification after January 4, 1983, and on or before November 7, 2006. The NSPS for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR part 60, subpart GGGa) apply to compressors, valves, pumps, pressure relief devices, sampling connection systems, openended valves or lines, and flanges or other connectors in VOC service at petroleum refineries that commence either construction, or reconstruction, or modification after November 7, 2006. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/ operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS. Form Numbers: None. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61591 Respondents/affected entities: Owners and operators of petroleum refineries. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, subparts GGG and GGGa). Estimated number of respondents: 116 (total). Frequency of response: Semiannually. Total estimated burden: 184,000 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $22,000,000 (per year), includes $0 for annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in burden from the most recently approved ICR as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. This is due to two considerations: (1) the regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not anticipated to change over the next three years; and (2) the growth rate for this industry is very low or nonexistent, so there is no significant change in the overall burden. 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 and/or operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. There is a slight increase in costs, which is wholly due to the use of updated labor rates. This ICR uses labor rates from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report (September 2021) to calculate respondent burden costs. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2023–19276 Filed 9–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0115; FRL–11392–01– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (EPA ICR Number 1056.14, OMB Control Number 2060–0019), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 61592 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 172 / Thursday, September 7, 2023 / Notices proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before October 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2023–0115, to: (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method), or by email to a-andr-docket@epa.gov, 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 within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 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: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. 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. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 31, 2023, during a 60-day comment period (87 FR 43843). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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 www.regulations.gov, or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Sep 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Nitric Acid Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart G) were proposed on August 17, 1971; promulgated on June 14, 1974; and amended on August 14, 2012. The NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart Ga) were proposed on October 14, 2011; promulgated on August 14, 2012; and were amended on May 6, 2014 in order to correct a minor error. Subpart G applies to nitric acid production units, producing weak (30 to 70 percent) nitric acid, which commenced construction, modification or reconstruction either on or after August 17, 1971, and prior to October 14, 2011. Subpart G limits the emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), to 1.5 kilograms per metric ton of acid produced (3.0 lb. per ton), and limits opacity to 10 percent. Subpart Ga applies to nitric acid production units, producing weak (30 to 70 percent) nitric acid, for which construction, reconstruction, or modification commenced after October 14, 2011, and limits nitrogen oxides (expressed as NO2) to 0.50 lb per ton of 100 percent nitric acid produced. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subparts G and Ga. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Nitric acid plants. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, subparts G and Ga). Estimated number of respondents: 35 (total). Frequency of response: Initially, occasionally, and semiannually. Total estimated burden: 2,840 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $4,690,000 (per year), which includes $4,330,000 in annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: The increase in burden from the mostrecently approved ICR is due to an adjustment(s). The adjustment increase in burden from the most-recently approved ICR is not due to any program changes, but due to an increase in the number of new sources. Capital/startup and operation and maintenance costs have also increased due to the increase in the number of new or modified sources and an adjustment to update PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 costs to 2022 $ using the CEPCI Equipment Cost Index. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2023–19275 Filed 9–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Performance Review Board— Appointment of Members U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). ACTION: Notice of performance review board appointments. AGENCY: This notice announces the appointment of those individuals who have been selected to serve as members of the Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is comprised of a Chairperson and career senior executives that meet annually to review and evaluate performance appraisal documents. The PRB provides a written recommendation to the appointing authority for final approval of each SES and SL performance rating, performance-based pay adjustment, and performance award. The PRB is advised by the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Legal Counsel, and Office for Civil Rights, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Designated members will serve a 12-month term. DATES: The board membership is applicable beginning on November 1, 2023. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia G. Pierre, Chief Operating Officer, EEOC, 131 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20507, (202) 291–3260. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 172 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61591-61592]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0115; FRL-11392-01-OMS]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (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), NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (EPA 
ICR Number 1056.14, OMB Control Number 2060-0019), to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a

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proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through 
January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the 
Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This 
notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before October 10, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2023-0115, to: (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov/ (our 
preferred method), or by email to [email protected], 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 within 30 days of publication of this notice to 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 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: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. 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.
    Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register 
on January 31, 2023, during a 60-day comment period (87 FR 43843). This 
notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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 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 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Nitric 
Acid Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart G) were proposed on August 17, 
1971; promulgated on June 14, 1974; and amended on August 14, 2012. The 
NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart Ga) were proposed 
on October 14, 2011; promulgated on August 14, 2012; and were amended 
on May 6, 2014 in order to correct a minor error. Subpart G applies to 
nitric acid production units, producing weak (30 to 70 percent) nitric 
acid, which commenced construction, modification or reconstruction 
either on or after August 17, 1971, and prior to October 14, 2011. 
Subpart G limits the emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as 
nitrogen dioxide (NO2), to 1.5 kilograms per metric ton of acid 
produced (3.0 lb. per ton), and limits opacity to 10 percent. Subpart 
Ga applies to nitric acid production units, producing weak (30 to 70 
percent) nitric acid, for which construction, reconstruction, or 
modification commenced after October 14, 2011, and limits nitrogen 
oxides (expressed as NO2) to 0.50 lb per ton of 100 percent nitric acid 
produced. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 
40 CFR part 60, subparts G and Ga.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Nitric acid plants.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, 
subparts G and Ga).
    Estimated number of respondents: 35 (total).
    Frequency of response: Initially, occasionally, and semiannually.
    Total estimated burden: 2,840 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $4,690,000 (per year), which includes 
$4,330,000 in annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance 
costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: The increase in burden from the most-
recently approved ICR is due to an adjustment(s). The adjustment 
increase in burden from the most-recently approved ICR is not due to 
any program changes, but due to an increase in the number of new 
sources. Capital/startup and operation and maintenance costs have also 
increased due to the increase in the number of new or modified sources 
and an adjustment to update costs to 2022 $ using the CEPCI Equipment 
Cost Index.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2023-19275 Filed 9-6-23; 8:45 am]
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