Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program (Renewal), 5527-5528 [2024-01678]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 19 / Monday, January 29, 2024 / Notices subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dated: January 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [Project No. 2350–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Georgia Power Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation [FR Doc. 2024–01636 Filed 1–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P The license for the Riverview Hydroelectric Project No. 2350 was issued for a period ending December 31, 2023. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2350 is issued to the Georgia Power Company for a period effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before December 31, 2024, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that the Georgia Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the Riverview Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jan 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2533–062] Brainerd Public Utilities; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380, the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a new license to continue to operate and maintain the Brainerd Hydroelectric Project (project). The project is located on the Mississippi River in the City of Brainerd, in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Commission staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project. The EA contains the staff’s analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The Commission provides all interested persons with an opportunity to view and/or print the EA via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov/), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5527 communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595, or OPP@ ferc.gov. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2533–062. For further information, contact Patrick Ely at patrick.ely@ferc.gov or 202–502–8570. Dated: January 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–01635 Filed 1–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2012–0103; FRL–11699–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 5528 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 19 / Monday, January 29, 2024 / Notices (EPA ICR Number 2461.06, OMB Control Number 2060–0686) 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 August 31, 2025, is being submitted now to incorporate elements currently approved under an emergency ICR for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program (EPA ICR Number 2780.01, OMB Control Number 2060– 0750), expiring February 29, 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 March 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2012–0103, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), 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. DATES: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Thomas, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, (6406A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 734–214–4465; email address: thomas.tim.l@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2025. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Jan 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 Register on November 3, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 75587). 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: This supporting statement is for the Information Collection Request (ICR) renewal for the Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates Program. The CSB Rebates Program currently collects information under the existing Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program ICR (OMB Control Number 2060–0686) to ensure its successful administration and management of those programs. Additionally, an emergency ICR (EPA ICR No. 2780.01, OMB Control No. 2060–0750) was approved by OMB in September 2023 that included supplementary data necessary to adequately review and administer the CSB Rebate Program. This ICR renewal consolidates all components of the CSB Rebate Program collection. EPA uses approved procedures and forms to collect necessary information to operate the CSB Rebate Program and has been providing these rebates since 2022. For each rebate program, EPA utilizes three online forms for the three phases of the rebate lifecycle: (1) Application Form for eligible entities to apply to a new rebate program, (2) Payment Request Form for selectees to submit order documentation and receive funds, and (3) Close Out Form for selectees to document completion of the rebate-eligible activity. In Fall 2023, EPA launched the 2023 CSB Rebate Application for applicants, and the 2022 CSB Rebate Close Out Form for existing 2022 program participants; EPA is currently preparing to launch the 2023 CSB Rebate Payment Request Form in early spring of 2024. EPA will subsequently launch the 2023 CSB Rebate Close Out Form, as well as each rebate form for any future rebate programs (e.g., 2024 CSB Rebate Program). The data collected in these forms are needed to operate the rebate program as authorized by Congress under the CSB statute. School buses collectively travel over four billion miles each year, providing safe transportation to and from school for more than 25 million American PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 children every day. The CSB Rebate Program funds the replacement of existing school buses with cleaner buses, the operation of which result in better air quality throughout the communities in which they operate. Form Numbers: 5900–261, CSB Application; 5900–645 CSB Payment Request Form; 5900–646 CSB Close out Form Respondents/affected entities: Those interested in applying for a rebate under EPA’s CSB Program and include but are not limited to the following NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes: 484 Truck Transportation; 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation; 4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation; 61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools; 61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; 9211 Executive, Legislative, and Other Government Support; and 9221 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory for CSB rebate recipients. Estimated number of respondents: 2,400 (total). Frequency of response: Once per year. Total estimated burden: 19,763 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 4,921 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the combined burden of 24,684 hours currently approved by OMB under ICRs 2461.05 and 2780.01. These changes are due primarily to decreases in the respondent count for the Payment Request Form and Close Out Form. Those reductions are offset by increases in EPA’s estimates for respondents’ time burden for the completion of forms. Additionally, changes in technical labor requirements and BLS wage listings have increased the total cost of burden. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–01678 Filed 1–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0659; FRL–11713–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Participatory Science and Crowdsourcing Projects (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5527-5528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0103; FRL-11699-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program (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), Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate 
Program

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(EPA ICR Number 2461.06, OMB Control Number 2060-0686) 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 August 31, 2025, is being submitted 
now to incorporate elements currently approved under an emergency ICR 
for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program (EPA ICR Number 2780.01, OMB 
Control Number 2060-0750), expiring February 29, 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 March 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2012-0103, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred 
method), [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 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: Timothy Thomas, Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, (6406A), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 734-214-4465; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through August 31, 2025. 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 75587). 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: This supporting statement is for the Information 
Collection Request (ICR) renewal for the Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates 
Program. The CSB Rebates Program currently collects information under 
the existing Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and Clean School Bus 
(CSB) Rebate Program ICR (OMB Control Number 2060-0686) to ensure its 
successful administration and management of those programs. 
Additionally, an emergency ICR (EPA ICR No. 2780.01, OMB Control No. 
2060-0750) was approved by OMB in September 2023 that included 
supplementary data necessary to adequately review and administer the 
CSB Rebate Program. This ICR renewal consolidates all components of the 
CSB Rebate Program collection.
    EPA uses approved procedures and forms to collect necessary 
information to operate the CSB Rebate Program and has been providing 
these rebates since 2022. For each rebate program, EPA utilizes three 
online forms for the three phases of the rebate lifecycle: (1) 
Application Form for eligible entities to apply to a new rebate 
program, (2) Payment Request Form for selectees to submit order 
documentation and receive funds, and (3) Close Out Form for selectees 
to document completion of the rebate-eligible activity. In Fall 2023, 
EPA launched the 2023 CSB Rebate Application for applicants, and the 
2022 CSB Rebate Close Out Form for existing 2022 program participants; 
EPA is currently preparing to launch the 2023 CSB Rebate Payment 
Request Form in early spring of 2024. EPA will subsequently launch the 
2023 CSB Rebate Close Out Form, as well as each rebate form for any 
future rebate programs (e.g., 2024 CSB Rebate Program). The data 
collected in these forms are needed to operate the rebate program as 
authorized by Congress under the CSB statute.
    School buses collectively travel over four billion miles each year, 
providing safe transportation to and from school for more than 25 
million American children every day. The CSB Rebate Program funds the 
replacement of existing school buses with cleaner buses, the operation 
of which result in better air quality throughout the communities in 
which they operate.
    Form Numbers: 5900-261, CSB Application; 5900-645 CSB Payment 
Request Form; 5900-646 CSB Close out Form
    Respondents/affected entities: Those interested in applying for a 
rebate under EPA's CSB Program and include but are not limited to the 
following NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes: 
484 Truck Transportation; 485 Transit and Ground Passenger 
Transportation; 4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation; 61111 
Elementary and Secondary Schools; 61131 Colleges, Universities, and 
Professional Schools; 9211 Executive, Legislative, and Other Government 
Support; and 9221 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory for CSB rebate 
recipients.
    Estimated number of respondents: 2,400 (total).
    Frequency of response: Once per year.
    Total estimated burden: 19,763 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 4,921 hours in the 
total estimated respondent burden compared with the combined burden of 
24,684 hours currently approved by OMB under ICRs 2461.05 and 2780.01. 
These changes are due primarily to decreases in the respondent count 
for the Payment Request Form and Close Out Form. Those reductions are 
offset by increases in EPA's estimates for respondents' time burden for 
the completion of forms. Additionally, changes in technical labor 
requirements and BLS wage listings have increased the total cost of 
burden.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Information Engagement Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-01678 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]
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