Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection (Renewal), 99855-99856 [2024-29065]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices in the docket number field to access the document (P–2290). For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). You may also register online at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. m. 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. n. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Deficiency Letter (if necessary) December 2024 Additional Information Request (if necessary) January 2025 Notice of Acceptance April 2025 Issue Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis April 2025 o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: December 5, 2024. Carlos D. Clay, Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–29098 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 4113–067] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Oswego Hydro Partners, LP; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule This notice revises the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) schedule for processing the relicense application for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project No. 4113, which was filed by Oswego Hydro Partners, LP (Oswego Hydro) on February 27, 2024. On July 8, 2024, Commission staff issued Scoping Document 1 (SD1), 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Milestone Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis. Comments, Recommendations, and Agency Terms and Conditions/Prescriptions. Target date May 2025. June 2025. If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that interested parties and government agencies are kept informed of the project’s progress. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VerDate Sep<11>2014 which included an initial processing schedule with an issuance date of September 2024, for a public notice indicating that the application is ready for environmental analysis. On August 7, 2024, Oswego Hydro notified the Commission that it is actively engaged in settlement negotiations on potential protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures at the project. On September 6, 2024, Oswego Hydro filed a letter stating that settlement discussions with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been productive and the parties are making progress towards formalizing terms and conditions that would resolve operational and environmental issues raised by the parties. Oswego Hydro anticipated filing a Settlement Agreement with the Commission by the end of 2024. On December 2, 2024, Oswego Hydro filed an update on the settlement negotiations, stating that fish passage discussions have been productive and that it now expects to file a Settlement Agreement in the first quarter of 2025. To provide additional time for the parties to conduct settlement negotiations, the application will be processed according to the following revised schedule. Jkt 265001 Dated: December 5, 2024. Carlos D. Clay, Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–29097 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 99855 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2020–0262; FRL–12436– 01–OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Worker Protection, (EPA ICR Number 1246.15, OMB Control Number 2070–0072) 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 January 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 23, 2024 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 January 10, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID number EPA– HQ–OPPT–2020–0262, 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Sleasman, Office of Program Support (7602M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 99856 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices 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 January 31, 2025. 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 April 23, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 30358). 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 docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: This ICR covers reporting and recordkeeping requirements associated with EPA’s workplace standards for the protection of state and local government employees who work with asbestos and who are not covered by a state plan approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Currently, some 23 states and state equivalent territories have reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 8, documenting worker protection actions for state and local government employees involved in asbestos work. EPA’s asbestos work protection regulations incorporate, by reference, the OSHA Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos, and the General Industry Standard for Asbestos. EPA does not collect any information under this collection. All information subject to this collection request is to be gathered and maintained by the employer. Form number(s): None. Respondents/affected entities: Public Administration, Educational Services. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes identified in question 12 of the ICR. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory. (15 U.S.C 2605, 2607(a)). Estimated number of respondents: 34,138 (total). Frequency of response: On occasion. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 Total estimated burden: 358,049 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $21,175,968 (per year), which includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 14,920 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 a decrease in the number of states subject to the rule. This change is an adjustment. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–29065 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2024–0423; FRL–12291–01– OAR] Information Collection Request Number 2265.04; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Information Collection Activities Associated With the SmartWay Transport Partnership Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Information Collection Activities Associated with the SmartWay Transport Partnership’’ (EPA ICR No. 2265.04, OMB Control No. 2060–0663) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 25, 2025. 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 February 10, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2024–0423 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to smartway_ transport@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221 T, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erik Herzog, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, S–72, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: 734–214–4487; Fax: 734–214– 4906; email address: herzog.erik@ 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 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 document to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: The EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) developed the SmartWay Transport Partnership (‘‘SmartWay’’) under directives outlined E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 99855-99856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29065]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0262; FRL-12436-01-OMS]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker 
Protection (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), Reporting and Recordkeeping for 
Asbestos Worker Protection, (EPA ICR Number 1246.15, OMB Control Number 
2070-0072) 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 
January 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the 
Federal Register on April 23, 2024 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 January 10, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2020-0262, 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,

[[Page 99856]]

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 January 31, 2025. 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 April 23, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 30358). 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 docket, visit 
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: This ICR covers reporting and recordkeeping requirements 
associated with EPA's workplace standards for the protection of state 
and local government employees who work with asbestos and who are not 
covered by a state plan approved by the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration. Currently, some 23 states and state equivalent 
territories have reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the 
Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 8, documenting worker protection 
actions for state and local government employees involved in asbestos 
work. EPA's asbestos work protection regulations incorporate, by 
reference, the OSHA Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos, and 
the General Industry Standard for Asbestos. EPA does not collect any 
information under this collection. All information subject to this 
collection request is to be gathered and maintained by the employer.
    Form number(s): None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Public Administration, Educational 
Services. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes 
identified in question 12 of the ICR.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory. (15 U.S.C 2605, 
2607(a)).
    Estimated number of respondents: 34,138 (total).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 358,049 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $21,175,968 (per year), which includes $0 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 14,920 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 a decrease in the number of states subject to the rule. 
This change is an adjustment.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Information Engagement Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-29065 Filed 12-10-24; 8:45 am]
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