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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 188 / Friday, September 27, 2024 / Notices interested parties and a 30-day public comment period. All comments filed on the EA will be reviewed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final decision on the proceeding. 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 to 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. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Zeena Aljibury at 202–502–6065 or zeena.aljibury@ ferc.gov. Dated: September 23, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–22226 Filed 9–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–12254–01–OW] Notice of Public Meeting of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) With Webcast Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public meeting with a webcast of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). The meeting will be shared in real-time via webcast and public comments may be provided in writing in advance or virtually via webcast. Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. The purpose of the meeting will be for the EFAB to discuss current advisory charges, provide updates on previous EFAB deliverables, and to learn more about the Administration’s infrastructure investment opportunities. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format of in-person and virtual via webcast. DATES: The meeting will be held on: 1. October 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific time; and 2. October 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time. ADDRESSES: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Sep 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 In-Person: Arizona State University Fulton Center Lincoln Conference Room, 300 E. University Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281. Webcast: Information to access the webcast will be provided upon registration in advance of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants information about the meeting may contact Tara Johnson via telephone/ voicemail at (202) 809–7368 or email to efab@epa.gov. General information concerning the EFAB is available at www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab. 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 EPA on innovative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. Administrative support for the EFAB is provided by the Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center within EPA’s Office of Water. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the EFAB will hold a public meeting with a webcast for the following purposes: (1) Discuss potential future EFAB charges; (2) Provide updates on recent EFAB deliverables; and (3) Learn more about the Administration’s infrastructure investment opportunities. Registration for the Meeting: To register for the meeting, please visit www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/ efab#meeting. Interested persons who wish to attend the meeting must register by October 7, 2024, to attend in person or by October 10, 2024, to attend via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. In the event the meeting cannot be held, an announcement will be made on the EFAB website at www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab and all registered attendees will be notified. Availability of Meeting Materials: Meeting materials, including the meeting agenda and briefing materials, will be available on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s Federal advisory committees has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a Federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees provide independent advice PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79291 to EPA. Members of the public may submit comments on matters being considered by the EFAB for consideration as the Board develops its advice and recommendations to EPA. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to three minutes each. Persons interested in providing oral statements at the October 2024 meeting should register in advance and provide notification, as noted in the registration confirmation, by October 7, 2024, to be placed on the list of registered speakers. Written Statements: Written statements should be received by October 7, 2024, so that the information can be made available to the EFAB for its consideration prior to the meeting. Written statements should be sent via email to efab@epa.gov. 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[FR Doc. 2024–22170 Filed 9–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2019–0456; FRL–12296– 01–OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Formaldehyde Standards for Composite SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 79292 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 188 / Friday, September 27, 2024 / Notices Wood Products Act (EPA ICR Number 2446.04 and OMB Control Number 2070–0185), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 17, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OPPT–2019–0456, to EPA 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. 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: Katherine Sleasman, Office of Program Support (7602M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 566– 1204; email address: sleasman.katherine@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 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 January 17, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 2946). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Sep 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 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, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: This ICR covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all aspects of the mandates in Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and implementing regulations in 40 CFR part 770 for Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products, including actions relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and thirdparty certifiers (TPCs) that participate in the third-party certification program. Form Number: 9600–049. Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this ICR include regulated entities (e.g., manufacturers (defined by statute to include importers) and processers of composite wood products) and participants in the thirdparty certification program. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory, per TSCA Title VI and 40 CFR part 770. Estimated number of respondents: 992,758 (total). Frequency of response: On occasion. Total estimated burden: 456,295 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated costs: $121,806,311 (per year), which includes $112,389,751 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is an overall increase of 345,066 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This change, which is discussed in more detail in the ICR, reflects revisions to the estimates for producers, TPCs and ABs; inclusion of 2,241 laminators still using resins that will be defined as hardwood plywood producers and will incur costs and burden starting in 2024; and revisions to labor and cost estimates to reflect 2022 and 2023 prices. These changes are considered to be adjustments. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–22197 Filed 9–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL OP–OFA–145] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed September 16, 2024 10 a.m. EST Through September 23, 2024 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20240170, Final Supplement, FHWA, IL, U.S. Route 34 West of Carmen Road to East of TR 111, Combined SFEIS/ROD—Henderson County, Illinois, Contact: Darien Siddall 217–492–2615. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 188 (Friday, September 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79291-79292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22197]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0456; FRL-12296-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products 
Act (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), Formaldehyde Standards for 
Composite

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Wood Products Act (EPA ICR Number 2446.04 and OMB Control Number 2070-
0185), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This is 
a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through 
September 30, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the 
Federal Register on January 17, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. 
This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2019-0456, to EPA 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.
    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: Katherine Sleasman, Office of Program 
Support (7602M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 566-1204; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through September 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 January 17, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 2946). 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, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: This ICR covers the recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements for all aspects of the mandates in Title VI of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) and implementing regulations in 40 CFR 
part 770 for Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood 
Products, including actions relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and 
third-party certifiers (TPCs) that participate in the third-party 
certification program.
    Form Number: 9600-049.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR include regulated entities (e.g., manufacturers (defined by 
statute to include importers) and processers of composite wood 
products) and participants in the third-party certification program.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory, per TSCA Title VI 
and 40 CFR part 770.
    Estimated number of respondents: 992,758 (total).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 456,295 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated costs: $121,806,311 (per year), which includes 
$112,389,751 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is an overall increase of 345,066 
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR 
currently approved by OMB. This change, which is discussed in more 
detail in the ICR, reflects revisions to the estimates for producers, 
TPCs and ABs; inclusion of 2,241 laminators still using resins that 
will be defined as hardwood plywood producers and will incur costs and 
burden starting in 2024; and revisions to labor and cost estimates to 
reflect 2022 and 2023 prices. These changes are considered to be 
adjustments.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Information Engagement Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-22197 Filed 9-26-24; 8:45 am]
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