Release of Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA's Meaningful Engagement Policy, 72396 [2024-19906]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 72396 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 172 / Thursday, September 5, 2024 / Notices 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: The NOX SIP Call was created to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) from power plants and other large combustion sources. NOX is a prime ingredient in the formation of ground-level ozone (smog), a pervasive air pollution problem in many areas of the eastern United States. The NOX SIP Call requires affected states to include certain provisions in their state implementation plans (SIPs) addressing emissions of NOX that adversely affect air quality in other states. Although most large combustion sources affected under the NOX SIP Call are also subject to monitoring requirements under the Acid Rain Program or the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, this information collection is being renewed because some industrial sources in certain States are still required to monitor and report emissions data to EPA under these rules, so we will account for their burden. All data received by EPA will be treated as public information. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are those which participate in the NOX SIP Call. Respondent’s obligation to respond: mandatory (Sections 110(a) and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act). Estimated number of respondents: EPA estimates that there are 381 units that will continue to conduct monitoring solely under the NOX SIP call. Frequency of response: yearly, quarterly, occasionally. Total estimated burden: 156,640 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:19 Sep 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 Total estimated cost: $25,058,685 (per year), includes $10,398,033 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in estimates: There is an increase of 16,414 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to assumptions made in the previous ICR regarding the number of respondents. In the previous ICR, EPA estimated fewer sources would continue to follow the Part 75 monitoring requirements due to amendments to the NOX SIP Call. The ICR is based on updated information regarding the actual numbers of sources. Rona Birnbaum, Director, Clean Air and Power Division, Office of Atmospheric Protection, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2024–19938 Filed 9–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OEJECR–2023–0326; FRL– 10605–02–OEJECR] Release of Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final policy; notice of availability. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing the final ‘‘Achieving Health and environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy.’’ The final Policy supersedes the EPA’s 2003 Public Involvement Policy and highlights three steps for planning and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement and public participation that will enhance decision-making, while recognizing that meaningful engagement processes will need to be tailored to meet different program or decision contexts. The accompanying ‘‘Resources and Best Practices’’ reflect experience gained since the 2003 Public Involvement Policy. The Policy will help EPA staff build and strengthen capabilities necessary to reach and hear from members of the public on actions they are interested in or affected by, while accounting for Agency time and resource constraints. This policy does not have the force and effect of law and it does not bind the agency or the public in any way. The EPA solicited public comments on the draft policy for sixty days beginning on November 16, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacey Lobatos, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (Mail Code 2201A), Environmental Protection Agency, William Jefferson Clinton Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; phone number: 202–564–8579, email address: MeaningfulInvolvementPolicy@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. How can I access the Policy document and other related information? 1. Docket. The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OEJECR–2023–0326. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. The Docket Center’s hours of operations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays). For further information on the EPA Docket Center services and the current status, see: https://www.epa.gov/dockets. The public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 2. Electronic Access. You may also access this Federal Register document electronically from https://www.federal register.gov/documents/current or on the EPA’s website at https:// www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/ epas-meaningful-engagement-policy. Michael S. Regan, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024–19906 Filed 9–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0951; FR ID 242813] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 72396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19906]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OEJECR-2023-0326; FRL-10605-02-OEJECR]


Release of Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through 
EPA's Meaningful Engagement Policy

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final policy; notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing the final 
``Achieving Health and environmental Protection Through EPA's 
Meaningful Engagement Policy.'' The final Policy supersedes the EPA's 
2003 Public Involvement Policy and highlights three steps for planning 
and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement and public 
participation that will enhance decision-making, while recognizing that 
meaningful engagement processes will need to be tailored to meet 
different program or decision contexts. The accompanying ``Resources 
and Best Practices'' reflect experience gained since the 2003 Public 
Involvement Policy. The Policy will help EPA staff build and strengthen 
capabilities necessary to reach and hear from members of the public on 
actions they are interested in or affected by, while accounting for 
Agency time and resource constraints. This policy does not have the 
force and effect of law and it does not bind the agency or the public 
in any way. The EPA solicited public comments on the draft policy for 
sixty days beginning on November 16, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacey Lobatos, Office of 
Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (Mail Code 2201A), 
Environmental Protection Agency, William Jefferson Clinton Building, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; phone number: 202-
564-8579, email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. How can I access the Policy document and other related information?

    1. Docket. The EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OEJECR-2023-0326. Publicly available docket 
materials are available either electronically through 
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Office of 
Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Docket, Mail Code 
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. The Docket 
Center's hours of operations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday (except Federal Holidays). For further information on the EPA 
Docket Center services and the current status, see: https://www.epa.gov/dockets. The public docket does not include CBI or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
    2. Electronic Access. You may also access this Federal Register 
document electronically from https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/current or on the EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/epas-meaningful-engagement-policy.

Michael S. Regan,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024-19906 Filed 9-4-24; 8:45 am]
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