Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal), 5530-5531 [2024-01674]

Download as PDF 5530 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 19 / Monday, January 29, 2024 / Notices Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0407 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-r-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 particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Veit Maia, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, (5230A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 9494; fax number: 202–343–2204; email address: veitmaia.cynthia@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. 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. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 31, 2023, during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 34855). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents that 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, 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: EPA created ENERGY STAR as a voluntary program to help businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The program focuses on reducing utility-generated emissions by ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jan 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 reducing the demand for energy. In 1991, EPA launched the Green Lights Program to encourage corporations, State and local governments, colleges and universities, and other organizations to adopt energy-efficient lighting as a profitable means of preventing pollution and improving lighting quality. Since then, EPA has rolled Green Lights into ENERGY STAR and expanded ENERGY STAR to encompass organization-wide energy performance improvement, such as building technology upgrades, product purchasing initiatives, and employee training. At the same time, EPA has streamlined the reporting requirements of ENERGY STAR and focused on providing incentives for improvements (e.g., ENERGY STAR awards program). EPA also makes tools and other resources available over the Web to help the public overcome the barriers to evaluating their energy performance and investing in profitable improvements. To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to complete a Partnership Application that establishes their commitment to energy efficiency. Partners agree to undertake efforts such as measuring, tracking, and benchmarking their organization’s energy performance by using tools such as those offered by ENERGY STAR; developing and implementing a plan to improve energy performance in their facilities and operations by adopting a strategy provided by ENERGY STAR; educating staff and the public about their Partnership with ENERGY STAR, and highlighting achievements with the ENERGY STAR, where available. Partners also may be asked to periodically submit information to EPA as needed to assist in program implementation. Partnership in ENERGY STAR is voluntary and can be terminated by Partners or EPA at any time. EPA does not expect organizations to join the program unless they expect participation to be cost-effective and otherwise beneficial for them. In addition, Partners and other interested parties can seek recognition and help EPA promote energy-efficient technologies by evaluating the efficiency of their buildings using EPA’s online tools (e.g., Portfolio Manager) and applying for recognition. EPA does not expect any information collected under ENERGY STAR to be Confidential Business Information (CBI). Form Numbers: 5900–19, 5900–195, 5900–197, 5900–198, 5900–22, 5900– 262, 5900–263, 5900–264, 5900–265, 5900–382, 5900–383, 5900–387, 5900– 436, 5900–441, 5900–442, 5900–443, PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5900–444, 5900–445, 5900–89, 5900– 622, 5900–623. Respondents/affected entities: Participants in EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program in the commercial and industrial sectors. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 42,196 (total). Frequency of response: One-time, annually, or on occasion. Total estimated burden: 187,199 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $14,810,511 (per year), includes $5,288,750 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a net decrease of 23,107 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This is a result of a 325-hour increase due to program changes and a 23,432-hour decrease due to adjustments. Program changes reflect revisions to the array of activities EPA carries out under the ENERGY STAR Certification for Buildings. The adjustments are primarily related to the benchmarking process. While more buildings across the country are following Building Performance Standards, the time needed to benchmark each one is diminishing as the proportion of first-time respondents falls and their utilization of time-saving Web Services grows. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–01687 Filed 1–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0118; FRL–11706–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Control of Evaporative Emissions from New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal), (EPA ICR Number SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 19 / Monday, January 29, 2024 / Notices 2213.07, OMB Control Number 2060– 0597) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on November 3, 2023, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments must be submitted on or before February 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2013–0118, to the EPA: 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. 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. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Carlson, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734–214–4270; fax number 734–214– 4869; email address: Carlson.Philip@ epa.gov. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. 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. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on November 3, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 75589). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jan 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 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, 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: EPA is required under Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act to regulate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the use of consumer and commercial products. Under regulations promulgated on February 26, 2007 (72 FR 8428) manufacturers of new portable gasoline containers are required to obtain certificates of conformity with the Clean Air Act, effective January 1, 2009. This ICR covers the burdens associated with this certification process. EPA reviews information submitted in a manufacturer’s application for certification to determine if the gasoline container design conforms to applicable regulatory requirements and to verify that the required testing has been performed. The certificate holder is required to keep records on the testing and collect and keep warranty and defect information for annual reporting on in-use performance of their products. The respondent must also retain records on the units produced, apply serial numbers to individual containers, and track the serial numbers to their certificates of conformity. Any information submitted for which a claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to EPA regulations at 40 CFR 2.201 et seq. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Manufacturers of new portable gasoline containers from 0.25 to 10.0 gallons in capacity. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 59, subpart F). Estimated number of respondents: 9 (total). Frequency of response: Yearly for warranty reports; at least once every five years for certification and certificate renewals. Total estimated burden: 165 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $ 29,855.51 (per year), which includes $ 21,613.67 annualized capital and operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: The program is now mature and startup costs have largely already been incurred. One successful warranty violation report has been received on an annual basis, as PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5531 reported above, so warranty report applications are expected to be less time-consuming. The number of manufacturers certifying PFC’s is nine (9) and we do not anticipate an increase in new entrants. The increase in anticipated costs is due to the adjustment in the expected testing burden. We have increased the anticipated cost of contracting a PFC emission test to reflect the estimated current market rate. There is an overall decrease in burden hours, which is an adjustment to correct the previous ICR which had incorrectly included some of the O&M costs in the hour burden. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2024–01674 Filed 1–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0105; FRL–11712– 01–OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h), (EPA ICR Number 2599.03, OMB Control Number 2070–0213) 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 January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 10, 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 February 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OPP–2023–0105, to EPA 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, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5530-5531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01674]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0118; FRL-11706-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable 
Gasoline Containers (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), Control of Evaporative Emissions 
from New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal), (EPA ICR 
Number

[[Page 5531]]

2213.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0597) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act. This notice is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is 
currently approved through January 31, 2024. Public comments were 
previously requested via the Federal Register on November 3, 2023, 
during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 
days for public comments.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2013-0118, to the EPA: 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.
    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: Philip Carlson, Compliance Division, 
Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 
734-214-4270; fax number 734-214-4869; 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 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.
    Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register 
on November 3, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 75589). 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, 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: EPA is required under Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act 
to regulate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the use of 
consumer and commercial products. Under regulations promulgated on 
February 26, 2007 (72 FR 8428) manufacturers of new portable gasoline 
containers are required to obtain certificates of conformity with the 
Clean Air Act, effective January 1, 2009. This ICR covers the burdens 
associated with this certification process. EPA reviews information 
submitted in a manufacturer's application for certification to 
determine if the gasoline container design conforms to applicable 
regulatory requirements and to verify that the required testing has 
been performed. The certificate holder is required to keep records on 
the testing and collect and keep warranty and defect information for 
annual reporting on in-use performance of their products. The 
respondent must also retain records on the units produced, apply serial 
numbers to individual containers, and track the serial numbers to their 
certificates of conformity. Any information submitted for which a claim 
of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to EPA regulations 
at 40 CFR 2.201 et seq.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Manufacturers of new portable 
gasoline containers from 0.25 to 10.0 gallons in capacity.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 59, 
subpart F).
    Estimated number of respondents: 9 (total).
    Frequency of response: Yearly for warranty reports; at least once 
every five years for certification and certificate renewals.
    Total estimated burden: 165 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 
5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $ 29,855.51 (per year), which includes $ 
21,613.67 annualized capital and operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: The program is now mature and startup costs 
have largely already been incurred. One successful warranty violation 
report has been received on an annual basis, as reported above, so 
warranty report applications are expected to be less time-consuming. 
The number of manufacturers certifying PFC's is nine (9) and we do not 
anticipate an increase in new entrants. The increase in anticipated 
costs is due to the adjustment in the expected testing burden. We have 
increased the anticipated cost of contracting a PFC emission test to 
reflect the estimated current market rate. There is an overall decrease 
in burden hours, which is an adjustment to correct the previous ICR 
which had incorrectly included some of the O&M costs in the hour 
burden.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-01674 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]
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