Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal), 17464-17465 [2024-05049]

Download as PDF 17464 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 48 / Monday, March 11, 2024 / Notices This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through December 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. 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 for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. 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. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: To determine compliance with the NAAQS, State air monitoring agencies are required to use, in their air quality monitoring networks, air monitoring methods that have been formally designated by the EPA as either reference or equivalent methods under EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 53. A manufacturer or seller of an air monitoring method (e.g. an air monitoring sampler or analyzer) that seeks to obtain such EPA designation of one of its products must carry out prescribed tests of the method. The test results and other information must then ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:24 Mar 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 be submitted to the EPA in the form of an application for a reference or equivalent method determination in accordance with 40 CFR part 53. The EPA uses this information, under the provisions of part 53, to determine whether the particular method should be designated as either a reference or equivalent method. After a method is designated, the applicant must also maintain records of the names and mailing addresses of all ultimate purchasers of all analyzers or samplers sold as designated methods under the method designation. If the method designated is a method for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and coarse particulate matter (PM10–2.5), the applicant must also submit a checklist signed by an ISO-certified auditor to indicate that the samplers or analyzers sold as part of the designated method are manufactured in an ISO 9001registered facility. Also, an applicant must submit a minor application to seek approval for any proposed modifications to previously designated methods. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Private manufacturers, states Respondent’s obligation to respond Required to obtain the benefit of EPA designation under 40 CFR part 53. Submission of some information that is claimed by the applicant to be confidential business information may be necessary to make a reference or equivalent method determination. The confidentiality of any submitted information identified as confidential business information by the applicant will be protected in full accordance with 40 CFR part 53.15 and all applicable provisions of 40 CFR part 2. Estimated Number of Respondents: 22 (total). Frequency of Response: Annual. Total Estimated Burden: 7,492 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total Estimated Cost: $846,764 (per year), includes $172,692 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: There is no change in hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Alice Gilliland, Acting Director, Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling. [FR Doc. 2024–05080 Filed 3–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2024–0063; FRL–11805–01– OW] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 0318.14, OMB Control No. 2040–0050) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, the EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a renewal of the ICR. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 10, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2024–0063, 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. The 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elisabeth Schlaudt, Office of Water, State Revolving Fund Branch, (4204M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 8934; email address: cwns@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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 48 / Monday, March 11, 2024 / Notices Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about the EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. The 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. At that time, the EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 205(a) and 516. It is a periodic inventory of existing and planned publicly owned wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow correction, stormwater management and other water pollution control facilities in the United States, as well as an estimate of how many of these facilities need to be built. The CWNS is a joint effort between the EPA and the states. The CWNS collects cost and technical data from states that is associated with publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and other water pollution control facilities, existing and planned. The respondents who provide this information to the EPA are state agencies responsible for environmental pollution control and local facility contacts who provide documentation to the states. Periodically, the states request data or documentation from contacts at the facility or local government level. These respondents are referred to as facilities. No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information protected from release under the Public VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:24 Mar 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 17465 Information Act. The EPA achieves national consistency in the final results through the application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: States, Territories, and Local Facilities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 56 States and Territories, 10,294 Local Facilities (total). Frequency of response: Every 4 years. Total estimated burden: 41,899 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $2,509,754 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in estimates: There is an increase of 32,254 hours and $2,004,750 in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR previously approved by OMB. This adjustment is based upon an increase in facility universe, additional burden associated with gathering small community needs, as well as an adjustment in labor rates and benefits. Washington, DC 20460 (Mail Code: 4204M), Telephone (202) 564–6186, or johnson.tara@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., app. 2, to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA on innovative approaches to financing environmental programs, projects, and activities. Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2024–05049 Filed 3–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [FRL–11776–01–OW] Environmental Financial Advisory Board Charter Renewal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Charter for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the EFAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with environmental financing. It is determined that the EFAB is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the agency by law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be directed to Tara Johnson, Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, SUMMARY: Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2024–05047 Filed 3–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2024–0080; FRL–11772– 01–OLEM] The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board: Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to nominate experts to be considered for a three-year appointment to the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board (the ‘‘Board’’). Pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act (the ‘‘e-Manifest Act’’ or the ‘‘Act’’), EPA has established the Board to provide practical and independent advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations associated with the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest (e-Manifest) System. In accordance with the e-Manifest Act, the EPA Administrator or designee will serve as Chair of the Board. This notice solicits nominations for possible consideration of candidates to potentially fill a vacancy on the Board to serve as an information technology (IT) expert for a three-year appointment. EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to fill any unanticipated future vacancies on the Board for the following positions including an industry representative member with experience in using or representing users of the manifest system; and a state representative member responsible for processing manifests. SUMMARY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PO 00000 Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 48 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17464-17465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05049]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0063; FRL-11805-01-OW]


Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Clean 
Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Clean Watersheds 
Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 0318.14, OMB Control No. 
2040-0050) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before 
doing so, the EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of 
the proposed information collection as described below. This is a 
renewal of the ICR. 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 10, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2024-0063, 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.
    The 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elisabeth Schlaudt, Office of Water, 
State Revolving Fund Branch, (4204M), Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
564-8934; 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

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Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the 
Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional information about the 
EPA's public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA is soliciting 
comments and information to enable it to: (i) 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; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of 
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (iv) 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. The 
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. At that time, the EPA will issue another Federal 
Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the 
opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by 
Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 205(a) and 516. It is a periodic 
inventory of existing and planned publicly owned wastewater conveyance 
and treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow correction, 
stormwater management and other water pollution control facilities in 
the United States, as well as an estimate of how many of these 
facilities need to be built. The CWNS is a joint effort between the EPA 
and the states. The CWNS collects cost and technical data from states 
that is associated with publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and 
other water pollution control facilities, existing and planned. The 
respondents who provide this information to the EPA are state agencies 
responsible for environmental pollution control and local facility 
contacts who provide documentation to the states. Periodically, the 
states request data or documentation from contacts at the facility or 
local government level. These respondents are referred to as 
facilities.
    No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information 
protected from release under the Public Information Act. The EPA 
achieves national consistency in the final results through the 
application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: States, Territories, and Local 
Facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 56 States and Territories, 10,294 
Local Facilities (total).
    Frequency of response: Every 4 years.
    Total estimated burden: 41,899 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $2,509,754 (per year), includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is an increase of 32,254 hours and 
$2,004,750 in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the 
ICR previously approved by OMB. This adjustment is based upon an 
increase in facility universe, additional burden associated with 
gathering small community needs, as well as an adjustment in labor 
rates and benefits.

Andrew D. Sawyers,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management.
[FR Doc. 2024-05049 Filed 3-8-24; 8:45 am]
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