U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): Disclosure of Information Potentially Containing Confidential Business Information, 22713-22714 [2024-06926]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 2, 2024 / Notices Description: Tariff Amendment: Alabama Power Company submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Kilgeng (Kilgeng BESS Project) LGIA Deficiency Response to be effective 12/15/2023. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5160. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1549–001. Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Amendment: American Electric Power Service Corporation submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Amendment to Facilities Agreement re: ILDSA, SA No. 5120 to be effective 5/20/2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5137. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1625–000. Applicants: NSTAR Electric Company. Description: Tariff Amendment: Cancellation of NSTAR–NEMC Transfer Agreement (ENE Use Rights) to be effective 3/27/2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5072. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1626–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to Schedule 12—Appendix A, Feb. 2024 RTEP, 30-Day Comment Period to be effective 6/26/2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5098. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/26/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1627–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: SCE Revision to Formula Rate Tariff Authorized 2024 PBOPs Expense Amount to be effective 1/1/2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5132. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1628–000. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 2024– 03–27 WEIM Implementation Agreement—BHE Montana to be effective 5/27/2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5181. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1629–000. Applicants: Andro Hydro, LLC. Description: Andro Hydro, LLC submits the Undivided Ownership, Operation and Maintenance Agreement, to be effective February 12, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Apr 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 Filed Date: 3/13/24. Accession Number: 20240313–5240. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/3/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1630–000. Applicants: Otter Tail Power Company. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of Cancellation of Remedial Action Scheme Service to be effective 5/31/ 2024. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5201. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/17/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: Docket Numbers: ES24–26–000. Applicants: Consumers Energy Company. Description: Application Under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Authorization to Issue Securities of Consumers Energy Company. Filed Date: 3/26/24. Accession Number: 20240326–5277. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/16/24. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgen search.asp) by querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22713 Dated: March 27, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–06951 Filed 4–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0160; FRL–11814– 01–OCSPP] U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): Disclosure of Information Potentially Containing Confidential Business Information Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is providing notice of disclosure to all potentially affected businesses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have submitted information to EPA pursuant to TSCA section 5. In response to a request by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), EPA will disclose information to GAO which has been submitted to the Agency under TSCA section 5, and which is claimed to be, or has been determined to be, Confidential Business Information (CBI). The information to be disclosed includes portions of at least several TSCA section 5 submissions, which may include information that is claimed as, or has been determined to be, CBI. DATES: EPA will disclose the material discussed in this document to GAO, including any CBI therein, no earlier than April 12, 2024. At the conclusion of GAO’s review, all CBI-claimed documents will be destroyed, deleted, or returned to EPA if applicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Barkas, Program Management and Operations Division (PMOD) 7407M, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 250–8880; email address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In connection with a GAO review, EPA received a request under 40 CFR 2.209(b) from GAO for certain records submitted to EPA under TSCA from October 1, 2021, through the date of this notice. According to the request, GAO is initiating a review of EPA’s practices for managing and accessing the performance of EPA’s New Chemicals Review program under TSCA section 5. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1 22714 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 2, 2024 / Notices To fulfill these objectives, GAO has requested access to records, data, and documents submitted to EPA pursuant to TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), 42 U.S.C. 13101 et seq., and other applicable statutes administered by EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) from October 1, 2021, through the date of this notice. The requested information may include submissions that have been claimed as, or have been determined to be, CBI. GAO has not indicated which or how many TSCA section 5 submissions they may need to access, but their planned review of this information will likely require the viewing and analysis of some features of unredacted submissions that have been claimed as CBI. Consequently, GAO staff may view CBI material in TSCA section 5 submissions incidental to their review and examination of EPA’s New Chemical Review program. EPA also intends to disclose to GAO any information related to data systems that house new chemicals review information to assess the reliability of system data. To fulfill the request, EPA expects to provide GAO temporary access to the requested TSCA section 5 submissions via remote access to EPA’s TSCA CBI LAN beginning as early as 10 days following this notice. At this point, EPA does not anticipate transferring physical custody of any requested information or documents to GAO. The disclosure of CBI is limited to GAO and further disclosure is generally restricted by 31 U.S.C. 716(e) and subject to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1905. At the conclusion of the GAO review, all CBI-claimed documents will be destroyed, deleted, or returned to EPA, if applicable. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board. [FR Doc. 2024–07063 Filed 3–29–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6705–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0686, 3060–0944 and 3060– 1163; FR ID 211755] Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might ‘‘further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.’’ Sunshine Act Meetings DATES: Dated: March 27, 2024. Pamela Myrick, Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2024–06926 Filed 4–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FCA.gov, select ‘‘Newsroom,’’ then select ‘‘Events.’’ From there, access the linked ‘‘Instructions for board meeting visitors’’ and complete the described registration process. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The following matters will be considered: • Approval of Minutes for March 14, 2024 • Quarterly Report on Economic Conditions and Farm Credit System Condition and Performance CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you need more information or assistance for accessibility reasons, or have questions, contact Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board. Telephone: 703–883–4009. TTY: 703– 883–4056. 10 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024. PLACE: You may observe this meeting in person at 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102–5090, or virtually. If you would like to observe, at least 24 hours in advance, visit TIME AND DATE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Apr 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before Thursday, May 2, 202. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Your comment must be submitted into www.reginfo.gov per the above instructions for it to be considered. In addition to submitting in www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of your comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, and (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22713-22714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06926]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0160; FRL-11814-01-OCSPP]


U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): Disclosure of 
Information Potentially Containing Confidential Business Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) 
is providing notice of disclosure to all potentially affected 
businesses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have 
submitted information to EPA pursuant to TSCA section 5. In response to 
a request by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), EPA will 
disclose information to GAO which has been submitted to the Agency 
under TSCA section 5, and which is claimed to be, or has been 
determined to be, Confidential Business Information (CBI). The 
information to be disclosed includes portions of at least several TSCA 
section 5 submissions, which may include information that is claimed 
as, or has been determined to be, CBI.

DATES: EPA will disclose the material discussed in this document to 
GAO, including any CBI therein, no earlier than April 12, 2024. At the 
conclusion of GAO's review, all CBI-claimed documents will be 
destroyed, deleted, or returned to EPA if applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Barkas, Program Management and 
Operations Division (PMOD) 7407M, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 250-8880; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In connection with a GAO review, EPA 
received a request under 40 CFR 2.209(b) from GAO for certain records 
submitted to EPA under TSCA from October 1, 2021, through the date of 
this notice. According to the request, GAO is initiating a review of 
EPA's practices for managing and accessing the performance of EPA's New 
Chemicals Review program under TSCA section 5.

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To fulfill these objectives, GAO has requested access to records, data, 
and documents submitted to EPA pursuant to TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et 
seq., the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), 42 U.S.C. 13101 et seq., and 
other applicable statutes administered by EPA's Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) from October 1, 2021, through the date of 
this notice. The requested information may include submissions that 
have been claimed as, or have been determined to be, CBI. GAO has not 
indicated which or how many TSCA section 5 submissions they may need to 
access, but their planned review of this information will likely 
require the viewing and analysis of some features of unredacted 
submissions that have been claimed as CBI. Consequently, GAO staff may 
view CBI material in TSCA section 5 submissions incidental to their 
review and examination of EPA's New Chemical Review program. EPA also 
intends to disclose to GAO any information related to data systems that 
house new chemicals review information to assess the reliability of 
system data.
    To fulfill the request, EPA expects to provide GAO temporary access 
to the requested TSCA section 5 submissions via remote access to EPA's 
TSCA CBI LAN beginning as early as 10 days following this notice. At 
this point, EPA does not anticipate transferring physical custody of 
any requested information or documents to GAO.
    The disclosure of CBI is limited to GAO and further disclosure is 
generally restricted by 31 U.S.C. 716(e) and subject to criminal 
penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1905. At the conclusion of the GAO review, 
all CBI-claimed documents will be destroyed, deleted, or returned to 
EPA, if applicable.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: March 27, 2024.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2024-06926 Filed 4-1-24; 8:45 am]
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