Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement in the ENERGY STAR Products Program Plans, 31201-31202 [2024-08564]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 / Notices CASAC review, the public will have an opportunity to review and comment on the draft ozone ISA. As the process proceeds, in conjunction with CASAC review, the public will have opportunities to review and comment on drafts of other technical and policy assessments that are developed. These opportunities will also be announced in the Federal Register. As part of this review of the ozone NAAQS, EPA intends to sponsor a fourday workshop from May 13 through May 16, 2024, to provide the opportunity for internal and external experts to highlight significant new and emerging research on ozone and related photochemical oxidants. Experts will be asked to discuss how new evidence can best be used to build upon the analyses and scientific evidence that supported decisions made in the last review of the ozone NAAQS and to make recommendations to the Agency regarding the design and scope of the review for the primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) ozone standards to ensure that it addresses key policy-relevant issues and considers the new and emerging science that is relevant to informing EPA’s understanding of these issues. EPA intends that workshop discussions will build upon four prior publications by the Agency: 1. Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards: Final Decision (85 FR 87256, December 31, 2020). The preamble to the final rule included detailed discussions of policyrelevant issues central to the last review. 2. Integrated Science Assessment for Ozone and Related Photochemical Oxidants—Final Report. (EPA/600/R– 20/012, April 2020). The 2020 Ozone ISA, completed by CPHEA, included consideration of studies published through January 1, 2018. 3. The final Policy Assessment for the Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (EPA–452/R–20– 001, May 2020). This document presents an evaluation, for consideration by the EPA Administrator, of the policy implications of the currently available scientific information, assessed in the ISA, any quantitative air quality, exposure, or risk analyses based on the ISA findings, and related limitations and uncertainties. 4. The draft document titled, Policy Assessment for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft Version 2 (EPA–452/P–23–002, March 2023). This draft document was prepared as a part of the reconsideration of the 2020 final decision on the ozone VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Apr 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 NAAQS, which has been incorporated into this review. Workshop participants are encouraged to review these documents thoroughly before the meeting, as they provide important background information on the scientific findings and analytical approaches considered in the previous review, as well as insights into the key policy-relevant questions from that review. Participants may also want to review related documents including: 1. Technical memos considered by the CASAC Ozone Panel as part of the reconsideration of the 2020 decision (available on the CASAC website under ‘‘meeting materials’’ at https:// casac.epa.gov/ords/sab/r/sab_apex/ casac/meeting?p19_id=976&clear= 19&session=15138357514835). 2. Letter from Elizabeth A. Sheppard, Chair, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, to Administrator Michael S. Regan. Re: CASAC Review of the EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Ozone and Related Photochemical Oxidants (Final Report—April 2020). November 22, 2022. EPA–CASAC–23– 001. Available at: https://casac.epa.gov/ ords/sab/f?p=105:18:8476900499267 :::RP,18:P18_ID:2614. 3. Letter from Elizabeth A. Sheppard, Chair, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, to Administrator Michael S. Regan. Re: CASAC Review of the EPA’s Policy Assessment (PA) for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (External Review Draft Version 2) (June 9, 2023) (EPA–CASAC–23–002). Available at https://casac.epa.gov/ords/ sab/f?p=113:18:7093179574667::: RP,18:P18_ID:2636#meeting. Following the workshop, EPA will develop a workshop proceedings document and a three-volume Integrated Review Plan (IRP) for the review of the ozone NAAQS. Volume 1 will provide background on the ozone NAAQS. Volume 2 is the planning document for the review and the ISA, and will outline the schedule, process, and approaches for evaluating the relevant scientific information and addressing the key policy-relevant issues to be considered in this review. Lastly, Volume 3 is the planning document for technical air quality, exposure, and risk analyses. CASAC will be asked to consult with the Agency on Volumes 2 and 3, and the public will also have the opportunity to comment. The IRP, with input received from the CASAC and the public, will provide the framework to guide the PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31201 review and development of the draft ISA and policy assessments. Wayne Cascio, Director, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. 2024–08753 Filed 4–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2024–0134; FRL–11831–01– OAR] Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement in the ENERGY STAR Products Program Plans Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an opportunity for public input on ENERGY STAR product specification development activities. Since its creation in 1992, the ENERGY STAR program has grown to designate highly efficient products in more than 75 categories, all of which are independently certified. EPA relies on broad stakeholder engagement to develop and maintain its ENERGY STAR product specifications and grow and evolve the products portfolio. Through its products work, the Agency also looks for innovative ways to accelerate market movement to greater efficiency. The ENERGY STAR products specification 2024 annual workplan is posted on the ENERGY STAR website at https://www.energystar.gov/partner_ resources/products_partner_resources/ brand-owner/spec-dev-efforts to allow interested parties to determine how they wish to engage with the EPA to track progress and share feedback. If you are not an ENERGY STAR partner and wish to stay informed about these specification development activities, please email join@energystar.gov to be added to the mailing list. The general public may also track specific opportunities for public input on our products public notices web page— https://www.energystar.gov/partner_ resources/products_partner_resources/ public-notices. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Vokes, Acting Supervisor ENERGY STAR Product Specifications Branch, Office of Atmospheric Programs (6202A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 31202 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 / Notices number: 202–343–9019; email address: vokes.kathleen@epa.gov. Jean Lupinacci, Director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division. [FR Doc. 2024–08564 Filed 4–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0118; FRL- 11865–01– OMS] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (EPA ICR Number 1086.13, OMB Control Number 2060– 0120), 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 April 30, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 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 May 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2023–0118, 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Apr 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2024. An Agency may neither conduct nor 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 May 18, 2023, during a 60-day comment period (88 FR 31748). 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 Building, 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 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK) were proposed on January 20, 1984, promulgated on June 24, 1985, and most recently amended on August 16, 2012. These regulations apply to Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions at existing facilities located at onshore natural gas processing plants: compressors in equipment leaks of VOC service or in wet gas service, and the groups of all equipment (except compressors) within a process unit. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK. The New Source Performance Standards for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart LLL) were proposed on January 20, 1984, promulgated on October 1, 1985, and most recently amended on August 16, 2012. These regulations apply to sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at the following types of existing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (Renewal) SUMMARY: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this specific information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review— Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and Program Division (D243–05), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27711; telephone number: (919) 541– 0833; email address: ali.muntasir@ epa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 facilities located at onshore natural gas processing plants: each sweetening unit, and each sweetening unit followed by a sulfur recovery unit. The provisions of Subpart LLL do not apply to sweetening facilities that produce acid gas that is completely re-injected into oil or gas bearing geologic strata or that is otherwise not released to the atmosphere, or to affected facilities with design capacities of less than two long tons per day (LT/D) of hydrogen sulfide in the acid gas, expressed as sulfur. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart LLL. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Owners and operators of onshore natural gas processing plants that commenced construction, reconstruction, or modification after January 20, 1984, and on or before August 23, 2011. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, subparts KKK and LLL). Estimated number of respondents: 305 (total). Frequency of response: Semiannually. Total estimated burden: 56,900 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $ 7,260,000 (per year), which includes $ 97,001 in annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an adjustment decrease in the total estimated burden as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. This decrease is not due to any program changes. The change in the burden and cost estimates occurred because the number of respondents subject to these requirements has decreased as those respondents modify their sources and become subject to another NSPS standard. This estimate assumes the same growth rate as stated in the previous ICR. As sources subject to NSPS Subparts KKK and LLL modify, they become subject to NSPS Subpart OOOOa and cease being subject to NSPS Subparts KKK and LLL. Although there is a decrease in the overall burden, there is an increase in the operation & maintenance costs due to an adjustment to increase from 2008 to 2022 $ using the CEPCI Equipment Cost Index. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2024–08684 Filed 4–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31201-31202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08564]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0134; FRL-11831-01-OAR]


Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement in the ENERGY STAR 
Products Program Plans

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an 
opportunity for public input on ENERGY STAR product specification 
development activities. Since its creation in 1992, the ENERGY STAR 
program has grown to designate highly efficient products in more than 
75 categories, all of which are independently certified. EPA relies on 
broad stakeholder engagement to develop and maintain its ENERGY STAR 
product specifications and grow and evolve the products portfolio. 
Through its products work, the Agency also looks for innovative ways to 
accelerate market movement to greater efficiency. The ENERGY STAR 
products specification 2024 annual workplan is posted on the ENERGY 
STAR website at https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/products_partner_resources/brand-owner/spec-dev-efforts to allow 
interested parties to determine how they wish to engage with the EPA to 
track progress and share feedback. If you are not an ENERGY STAR 
partner and wish to stay informed about these specification development 
activities, please email [email protected] to be added to the mailing 
list. The general public may also track specific opportunities for 
public input on our products public notices web page--https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/products_partner_resources/public-notices.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Vokes, Acting Supervisor 
ENERGY STAR Product Specifications Branch, Office of Atmospheric 
Programs (6202A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone

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number: 202-343-9019; email address: [email protected].

Jean Lupinacci,
Director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-08564 Filed 4-23-24; 8:45 am]
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