Notice of Data Availability Relevant to Data Reported Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, 2947-2948 [2024-00787]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. What ICR does this action apply to? Title: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. EPA ICR No.: 2446.04. OMB Control No.: 2070–0185. ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through September 30, 2024. 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 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: This ICR renewal covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all aspects of the TSCA Title VI implementing regulations and regulations relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and third-party certifiers (TPCs) that wish to participate in this third-party certification program. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 456,296 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 by the ICR include respondents who are producers, fabricators, distributors, importers, retailers of regulated composite wood products and finished goods containing regulated composite wood products, as well as accreditation bodies and thirdparty certifiers. The Agency identifies these entities by North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes that have been provided in the ICR to assist entities in determining whether the ICR might apply to them. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory, per 40 CFR 770. Forms: 9600–049. Frequency of response: Occasional. Total estimated number of potential respondents: 881,597. Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 1.4. Total estimated annual burden hours: 456,296 hours. Total estimated annual costs: $121.806,311. This includes an estimated burden cost of $9,461,560 and an estimated cost of $112,389,751 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is an overall increase of 371,503 hours for the total estimated combined respondent burden from that which is currently approved by OMB. This difference is due to adjustments in EPA’s estimates of the costs and burden. Several adjustments to the estimates were made, including revisions to the estimates for producers, TPC and AB; and revisions to labor and cost estimates to reflect 2022 and 2023; and inclusion of 2,241 laminators still using resins that are expected to incur costs and burden starting in 2024. 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. Accordingly, EPA updated the Supporting Statement PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2947 for this ICR to reflect the 18-question format. In doing so, the Agency does not expect the change in format has resulted in substantive changes to the information collection activities or related estimated burden and costs. Comments are specifically sought on the format and presentation of the estimates. 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. Dated: January 10, 2024. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–00740 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2022–0430; FRL–8838–03– OAR] Notice of Data Availability Relevant to Data Reported Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of data availability. AGENCY: This Notice of Data Availability is to alert stakeholders that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released data on production, consumption, and other activity related to hydrofluorocarbons regulated under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. The Agency has published these data in the Protecting Our Climate by Reducing Use of HFCs web area. DATES: January 17, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Landolfi, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Stratospheric Protection Division, telephone number: 202–343– 9161; or email address: Landolfi.Robert@epa.gov. You may also SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 2948 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices visit EPA’s website at https:// www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction for further information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background EPA has published information collected under mandatory reporting requirements in 40 CFR part 84 that support the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown specified in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act or Act) and codified at 42 U.S.C. 7675. Information regarding entities’ HFC allowance usage has also been made available. II. What information is available? EPA is providing notice that the Agency has published the following data in the Protecting Our Climate by Reducing Use of HFCs web area for calendar year 2022. Per entity: • Unused consumption allowances • Unused production allowances • Administrative consequences applied • Number of allowances transferred due to acquisitions • Additional consumption allowances granted • Number of allowances transferred between entities • Number of consumption allowances expended • Number of production allowances expended • End of year inventories of regulated HFCs By regulated HFC: • Amount destroyed • Amount exported • Amount imported for feedstock use • Total amount produced (gross) • Amount produced for feedstock use • Calculated consumption consistent with the AIM Act • Calculated consumption consistent with reporting requirements under the Montreal Protocol • Calculated production Cynthia A. Newberg, Director, Stratospheric Protection Division. [FR Doc. 2024–00787 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 [OMB 3060–0562; FR ID 196411] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 18, 2024. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0562. Title: Section 76.916, Petition for Recertification. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 2 respondents; 3 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Sections 4(i) and 623 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 30 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 76.916 provide that a franchising authority wishing to assume jurisdiction to regulate basic cable service and associated rates after its request for certification has been denied or revoked, may file a petition for recertification with the Commission. The petition must be served on the cable operator and on any interested party that participated in the proceeding denying or revoking the original certification. Oppositions to petitions may be filed within 15 days after the petition is filed. Replies may be filed within seven days of filing of oppositions. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary,Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–00714 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–XXXX; FR ID 196425] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2947-2948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00787]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0430; FRL-8838-03-OAR]


Notice of Data Availability Relevant to Data Reported Under the 
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of data availability.

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SUMMARY: This Notice of Data Availability is to alert stakeholders that 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released data on 
production, consumption, and other activity related to 
hydrofluorocarbons regulated under the American Innovation and 
Manufacturing Act of 2020. The Agency has published these data in the 
Protecting Our Climate by Reducing Use of HFCs web area.

DATES: January 17, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Landolfi, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Stratospheric Protection Division, telephone number: 
202-343-9161; or email address: [email protected]. You may also

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visit EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction for 
further information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    EPA has published information collected under mandatory reporting 
requirements in 40 CFR part 84 that support the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) 
phasedown specified in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 
2020 (AIM Act or Act) and codified at 42 U.S.C. 7675. Information 
regarding entities' HFC allowance usage has also been made available.

II. What information is available?

    EPA is providing notice that the Agency has published the following 
data in the Protecting Our Climate by Reducing Use of HFCs web area for 
calendar year 2022.
    Per entity:

 Unused consumption allowances
 Unused production allowances
 Administrative consequences applied
 Number of allowances transferred due to acquisitions
 Additional consumption allowances granted
 Number of allowances transferred between entities
 Number of consumption allowances expended
 Number of production allowances expended
 End of year inventories of regulated HFCs

    By regulated HFC:

 Amount destroyed
 Amount exported
 Amount imported for feedstock use
 Total amount produced (gross)
 Amount produced for feedstock use
 Calculated consumption consistent with the AIM Act
 Calculated consumption consistent with reporting requirements 
under the Montreal Protocol
 Calculated production

Cynthia A. Newberg,
Director, Stratospheric Protection Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-00787 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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