Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal), 5891-5892 [2024-01799]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 / Notices 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on June 7, 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 April 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2018–0638 to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to a-and-rDocket@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: Maria Lennox, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: (734) 214– 4025; email address: lennox.maria@ 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 June 7, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 37241). This notice allows 60 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jan 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Abstract: EPA adopted the Tier 4 marine diesel engine standards in June 2008, under the authority of the Clean Air Act (73 FR 37096). The Tier 4 standards were phased in, with an effective date beginning in 2016 through 2018 for most engines. In August 2020, EPA amended those regulations in response to industry concerns about the availability of suitable Tier 4 certified engines for installation in certain kinds of high-speed vessels. The amendments provided focused relief for qualifying engines and vessels in two phases, depending on engine and vessel size. Builders of qualifying vessels were required to submit to EPA information describing their need for regulatory relief and demonstrating that their vessels met the size and power conditions. • Phase One was available through 2021 and was limited to propulsion engines with maximum power output up to 1,400 kW and power density of at least 27.0 kW per liter displacement. Additionally, the relief is limited to vessels up to 65 feet waterline length with total nameplate propulsion power at or below 2,800 kW. This includes vessels such as lobster fishing boats, pilot boats, and some research boats. • Phase Two is available through 2023 and is limited to vessels with a single propulsion engine with maximum power output up to 1,000 kW and power density of at least 35.0 kW per liter displacement, where the vessel is made with a nonmetal hull and has a maximum length of 50 feet. These vessels are expected to be primarily lobster or other fishing boats. EPA also adopted a waiver provision that can be applied for, if necessary, beginning in 2024, if suitable engines continue to be unavailable; this waiver requires the vessel builder to submit an application which would be reviewed by EPA before issuing the waiver. This information collection request renewal covers the reporting burden associated with applying for the waiver for vessels meeting the criteria for Phase 2 relief. EPA will use the information requested under this collection to determine if a boat builder qualifies for a regulatory waiver from the marine diesel Tier 4 standards, allowing that manufacturer to install Tier 3 engines on a qualifying vessel. It will be collected electronically and used to evaluate whether companies qualify for using engines meeting less stringent standards. Manufacturers may assert a claim of confidentiality in accordance PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5891 with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2. We will release this information only as permitted or required under the FOIA and EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2 and part 1068. Non-confidential portions of the information submitted to CD are available to trade associations, importers, environmental groups, members of the public, and state and local government organizations. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Manufacturers that sell or import into the United States (USA) new marine diesel engines and manufacturers that produce for sale in the USA certain high-speed marine vessels. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Estimated number of respondents: 20 (total). Frequency of response: On occasion: as necessary to obtain Tier 4 waivers for a specific vessel or vessels. Total estimated burden: 380 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $39,707 (per year), which includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase of 380 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to the end of the automatic delay for application of the Tier 4 standards to affected boats and the need to request a waiver from EPA to allow use of a Tier 3 engine if a suitable Tier 4 engine continues to be unavailable. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–01808 Filed 1–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–0358; FRL–11709–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 5892 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 / Notices Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (EPA ICR Number 2254.04, OMB Control Number 2060–0703) 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 June 6, 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 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–0358, 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally Hamlin, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Air and Radiation, 6205A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–343–9711; email address: Hamlin.sally@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 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jan 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 Abstract: The Responsible Appliance Disposal program (RAD) is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that encourages Partners to reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and their alternatives (e.g., hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)) that can be attributed to improper disposal of appliances. Appliances may contain ODS or HFC refrigerants and foams as well as universal wastes such as mercury, used oil, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Federal law requires refrigerant recovery and proper management of universal waste but does not require the recovery of appliance foam. The RAD Program works with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/states/municipalities, waste removal service providers, affiliates, and others to dispose of appliances using best environmental practices. To encourage reductions in emissions associated with appliance disposal in the United States, EPA launched the RAD Program. The RAD Program supports Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and is an important component of EPA’s mission to protect the ozone layer by reducing emissions of ODS. These efforts also support the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. RAD Program Partners reduce emissions of ODS and HFCs and realize other benefits through recovery and destruction/reclamation of refrigerants and foam blowing agents— the latter of which is not covered under existing Federal regulations—and by ensuring that all other hazardous and recyclable materials are handled using best environmental practices. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are avoided through recovery of both ODS, HFCs, and other foam blowing agents. Additionally, through the RAD Program, EPA is partnering with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/state/municipalities, waste removal service providers, and others to promote the retirement of old appliances and permanently remove energy inefficient units from the electricity grid, providing energy savings to consumers. Participation in the Program begins with completion of a mutually agreed upon Partnership Agreement that outlines mutual responsibilities for participation in the RAD Program. By voluntarily joining the Program, a Partner agrees to complete an annual reporting form identifying the number and types of appliances handled and the fates of their individual components. The electronic reporting form PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 automatically generates feedback for the user on the results of their participation in terms of emissions avoided, quantity of used oil/PCBs/mercury destroyed or recycled, energy savings achieved, and consumer savings realized. An annual report provides Partners with information on their progress towards achieving emissions reductions and information about developments in the latest recycling technologies and practices. Through recognition of Partner efforts, and the Program’s promotion of recycling best practices through webinars, web updates, fact sheets, and presentations, non-Partners become aware of recycling best practices and can evaluate what best practices could work for them. The RAD Program largely serves to disseminate information on recycling best practices and creates a platform for information sharing on recycling and waste management practices. The data collected are used as an indicator of whether industry is reducing emissions from end-of-life appliances. Form Numbers: Partnership agreement forms, partnership reporting forms. Respondents/affected entities: Utilities, manufacturers, retailers, Federal and State agencies, municipalities and waste removal companies. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 52 (total over 3 years). Frequency of response: Annual and when desired. Total estimated burden: 292 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $43,702 (per year), includes $00 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is no change to the total estimated respondent burden compared with the 292 hours for the ICR currently approved by OMB. While the total number of respondents increased, the number of expected new Partners decreased. Therefore, the increase in burden associated with existing Partner activities is offset by the decrease in burden associated with new Partner activities. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2024–01799 Filed 1–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5891-5892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01799]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0358; FRL-11709-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal 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),

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Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (EPA ICR Number 2254.04, OMB 
Control Number 2060-0703) 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 June 6, 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 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number 
EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0358, 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: Sally Hamlin, Stratospheric Protection 
Division, Office of Air and Radiation, 6205A, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 202-343-9711; 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 
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: The Responsible Appliance Disposal program (RAD) is a 
voluntary partnership program sponsored by the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) that encourages Partners to reduce emissions of ozone-
depleting substances (ODS) and their alternatives (e.g., 
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)) that can be attributed to improper disposal 
of appliances. Appliances may contain ODS or HFC refrigerants and foams 
as well as universal wastes such as mercury, used oil, and 
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Federal law requires refrigerant 
recovery and proper management of universal waste but does not require 
the recovery of appliance foam. The RAD Program works with utilities, 
retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/states/municipalities, waste 
removal service providers, affiliates, and others to dispose of 
appliances using best environmental practices.
    To encourage reductions in emissions associated with appliance 
disposal in the United States, EPA launched the RAD Program. The RAD 
Program supports Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and is an 
important component of EPA's mission to protect the ozone layer by 
reducing emissions of ODS. These efforts also support the American 
Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. RAD Program Partners reduce 
emissions of ODS and HFCs and realize other benefits through recovery 
and destruction/reclamation of refrigerants and foam blowing agents--
the latter of which is not covered under existing Federal regulations--
and by ensuring that all other hazardous and recyclable materials are 
handled using best environmental practices. Greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emissions are avoided through recovery of both ODS, HFCs, and other 
foam blowing agents. Additionally, through the RAD Program, EPA is 
partnering with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/
state/municipalities, waste removal service providers, and others to 
promote the retirement of old appliances and permanently remove energy 
inefficient units from the electricity grid, providing energy savings 
to consumers.
    Participation in the Program begins with completion of a mutually 
agreed upon Partnership Agreement that outlines mutual responsibilities 
for participation in the RAD Program. By voluntarily joining the 
Program, a Partner agrees to complete an annual reporting form 
identifying the number and types of appliances handled and the fates of 
their individual components. The electronic reporting form 
automatically generates feedback for the user on the results of their 
participation in terms of emissions avoided, quantity of used oil/PCBs/
mercury destroyed or recycled, energy savings achieved, and consumer 
savings realized. An annual report provides Partners with information 
on their progress towards achieving emissions reductions and 
information about developments in the latest recycling technologies and 
practices. Through recognition of Partner efforts, and the Program's 
promotion of recycling best practices through webinars, web updates, 
fact sheets, and presentations, non-Partners become aware of recycling 
best practices and can evaluate what best practices could work for 
them. The RAD Program largely serves to disseminate information on 
recycling best practices and creates a platform for information sharing 
on recycling and waste management practices. The data collected are 
used as an indicator of whether industry is reducing emissions from 
end-of-life appliances.
    Form Numbers: Partnership agreement forms, partnership reporting 
forms.
    Respondents/affected entities: Utilities, manufacturers, retailers, 
Federal and State agencies, municipalities and waste removal companies.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 52 (total over 3 years).
    Frequency of response: Annual and when desired.
    Total estimated burden: 292 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 
5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $43,702 (per year), includes $00 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is no change to the total estimated 
respondent burden compared with the 292 hours for the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. While the total number of respondents increased, the 
number of expected new Partners decreased. Therefore, the increase in 
burden associated with existing Partner activities is offset by the 
decrease in burden associated with new Partner activities.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-01799 Filed 1-29-24; 8:45 am]
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