Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (Renewal), 15987-15988 [2024-04776]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Notices collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Eisele, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Air and Radiation Division, (Mail Code 8ARD– PM), 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129, telephone number: (303) 312–6246, email address: eisele.adam@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 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 September 13, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 62781). 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 ICR covers information collection requirements in the final Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Oil and Natural Gas Well Production Facilities; Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation), North Dakota (40 CFR part 49, subpart K, §§ 49.4161 through 49.4168), herein referred to as the FBIR FIP. In general, owners or operators are required to: (1) conduct certain monitoring; (2) keep specific records to be made available at the EPA’s request; and (3) to prepare and submit an annual report (40 CFR part 49, subpart K, §§ 49.4166 through 49.4168). These records and reports are necessary for the EPA Administrator (or the Tribal agency if delegated), for example, to: (1) confirm compliance status of stationary sources; (2) identify any stationary sources not subject to the requirements and identify stationary sources subject to the regulations; and (3) ensure that the stationary source control requirements are being achieved. All information submitted to us pursuant to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for which a claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 according to the agency policies set forth in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of oil and natural gas well production facilities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation), North Dakota. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (42 U.S.C. 7414). Estimated number of respondents: 9,007 (total). Frequency of response: Annually. Total estimated burden: 137,279 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $41,056,708 (per year), which includes $40,772,356 annualized capital and operation and maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is an average increase of 25,279 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to anticipated industry growth projected to occur over the next 3-year period of this ICR. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2024–04719 Filed 3–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OA–2010–0757; FRL–11806–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees at the EPA (EPA ICR Number 2260.08, OMB Control Number 2090–0029) 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 June 30, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on September SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15987 1, 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 April 5, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OA–2010–0757, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to Docket_ OMS@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. Gina Moore, Office of Inclusive Excellence, Federal Advisory Committee Management and Oversight Division, Mail Code 1601M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–566–0462, moore.gina@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through June 30, 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 September 1, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (87 FR 18967). 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 15988 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Notices information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: The purpose of this information collection request is to assist the EPA in selecting federal advisory committee members who will be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs), mostly to the EPA’s scientific and technical committees. To select SGE members as efficiently and cost effectively as possible, the Agency needs to evaluate potential conflicts of interest before a candidate is hired as an SGE and appointed as a member to a committee. Agency officials developed the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,’’ also referred to as Form 3110–48, for greater inclusion of information to discover any potential conflicts of interest as recommended by the Government Accountability Office. Form numbers: EPA Form 3110–48. Respondents/affected entities: Candidates for membership as SGEs on EPA federal advisory committees. SGEs are required to file a confidential financial disclosure report (Form 3110– 48) when first appointed to serve on EPA federal advisory committees, and then annually thereafter. Committee members may also be required to update the confidential form before each meeting while they serve as SGEs. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to serve as an SGE on an EPA federal advisory committee (5 CFR 2634.903). Estimated number of respondents: 325 (total). Frequency of response: When first appointed to serve on an EPA advisory committee and annually thereafter. Committee members may also be required to update the confidential form before each meeting while they serve as SGEs. Total estimated burden: 325 hours per year (1 hour per respondent). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $88,400 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is no change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11785–01–OAR] Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program Compliance; Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule, Notification of Webinar Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification of webinar. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a public webinar on the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. DATES: The webinar will be held on April 4, 2024, from 1:00–4:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Additional information regarding the workshop appears below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: All attendees must preregister for the webinar by notifying the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by March 28, 2024. Additional information related to the webinar will be posted at: https:// www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standardprogram/rfs-set-rule-implementationwebinars. Interested parties should check the website for any updated information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Parsons, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental Protection Agency; telephone number: (734) 214– 4479; email address: RFS-Hearing@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA is hosting a public webinar to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) final rule for 2023–2025 (the ‘‘Set Rule’’).1 These regulatory provisions include registration and reporting, and updated regulatory provisions for the production, distribution, and use of biogas as a renewable fuel. During the webinar, EPA intends to discuss various aspects of the BRRR program, including: • The implementation timeline for BRRR. • An implementation overview of the BRRR program. • EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX) registration for biogas producers, renewable natural gas (RNG) producers, RNG RIN separators, and performing required associations. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2024–04776 Filed 3–5–24; 8:45 am] 1 88 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 FR 44468 (July 12, 2023). Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Alternative measurement protocols. EPA will post an agenda approximately one week before the webinar at: https://www.epa.gov/ renewable-fuel-standard-program/rfsset-rule-implementation-webinars. Interested parties should check this website for any updated information. If you require the services of an interpreter or special accommodations such as audio description, please preregister for the webinar and describe your needs by March 28, 2024. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice. Byron Bunker, Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. 2024–04728 Filed 3–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0464 and EPA–HQ– OPPT–2023–0601; FRL–11581–02–OCSPP] Initiation of Prioritization Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); 4,4′-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA); Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. AGENCY: In the Federal Register of December 18, 2023, EPA announced the initiation and solicitation of public comment on the prioritization process for five chemical substances as candidates for designation as HighPriority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and related implementing regulations. This document extends the comment period for one of the five chemicals: 4,4′-methylene bis(2chloroaniline) (MBOCA). The comment period is currently scheduled to end on March 18, 2024. DATES: The comment period at 88 FR 87423 is extended for MBOCA. Comments for MBOCA must be received on or before April 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments for MBOCA, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0464, through https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15987-15988]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04776]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OA-2010-0757; FRL-11806-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government 
Employees at the US Environmental Protection Agency (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), Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Form for Special Government Employees at the EPA (EPA ICR Number 
2260.08, OMB Control Number 2090-0029) 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 June 30, 2024. Public comments were 
previously requested via the Federal Register on September 1, 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 April 5, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OA-2010-0757, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred 
method), 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 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: Gina Moore, Office of Inclusive 
Excellence, Federal Advisory Committee Management and Oversight 
Division, Mail Code 1601M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
566-0462, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through June 30, 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 September 1, 2023 during a 60-day comment period (87 FR 18967). 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

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information about EPA's public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The purpose of this information collection request is to 
assist the EPA in selecting federal advisory committee members who will 
be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs), mostly to the 
EPA's scientific and technical committees. To select SGE members as 
efficiently and cost effectively as possible, the Agency needs to 
evaluate potential conflicts of interest before a candidate is hired as 
an SGE and appointed as a member to a committee.
    Agency officials developed the ``Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Form for Special Government Employees at the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency,'' also referred to as Form 3110-48, for greater 
inclusion of information to discover any potential conflicts of 
interest as recommended by the Government Accountability Office.
    Form numbers: EPA Form 3110-48.
    Respondents/affected entities: Candidates for membership as SGEs on 
EPA federal advisory committees. SGEs are required to file a 
confidential financial disclosure report (Form 3110-48) when first 
appointed to serve on EPA federal advisory committees, and then 
annually thereafter. Committee members may also be required to update 
the confidential form before each meeting while they serve as SGEs.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to serve as an SGE on 
an EPA federal advisory committee (5 CFR 2634.903).
    Estimated number of respondents: 325 (total).
    Frequency of response: When first appointed to serve on an EPA 
advisory committee and annually thereafter. Committee members may also 
be required to update the confidential form before each meeting while 
they serve as SGEs.
    Total estimated burden: 325 hours per year (1 hour per respondent). 
Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $88,400 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is no change in the total estimated 
respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Information Engagement Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-04776 Filed 3-5-24; 8:45 am]
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