[Federal Register: August 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 162)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0840; FRL-8458-6]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for
Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section
123, EPA ICR Number 1425.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0077
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a
continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on February 28,
2008. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is
soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 22, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
SFUND-2007-0840 by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: Boynton.Lisa@epa.gov.
Fax: 202-564-8729.
Mail ICR Renewal for Local Governments Reimbursement
Application, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 5104A, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-SFUND-2007-0840. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be
included in the public docket without change and may be made available
online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site
is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any
disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public
docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Boynton, Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response, Office of Emergency Management, (5104A)
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-2487; fax number: 202-
564-8729; e-mail address: Boynton.Lisa@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments?
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0840 which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Superfund
Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room
is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-
1744, and the telephone number for the Superfund Docket is 202-566-
1677.
Use http://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft
collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once
in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified in this document.
What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in?
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically
solicits 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.
What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA?
You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal
Register citation.
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What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to?
[Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0840]
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
Local Governments that apply for reimbursement under this program.
Title: Local Governments Reimbursement Application.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1425.05, OMB Control No. 2050-0077.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February
28, 2008. 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: The Agency requires applicants for reimbursement under
this program authorized under section 123 of CERCLA to submit an
application that demonstrates consistency with program eligibility
requirements. This is necessary to ensure proper use of the Superfund.
EPA reviews the information to ensure compliance with all statutory and
program requirements. The applicants are local governments who have
incurred expenses, above and beyond their budgets, for hazardous
substance response. Submission of this information is voluntary and to
the applicant's benefit.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 9
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 45.
Frequency of response: Voluntary, on occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 405 hours.
Estimated total annual costs: $7,493 This includes an estimated
burden cost of $18.50/hour and there are no capital investment or
maintenance and operational costs.
Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?
At this time, the Agency anticipates that because the number of
respondents has decreased, the estimated annual burden has also
decreased.
What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR?
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 pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will
issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the
opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any
questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Dated: August 16, 2007.
Deborah Y. Dietrich,
Director, Office of Emergency Management.
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