[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 209 (Friday, October 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66753-66756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27453]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-R10-OAR-2010-0858; FRL-9218-7; EPA ICR No. 2020.05; OMB Control
No. 2060-0558]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act
for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is
scheduled to expire on May 31, 2011. 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 December 28, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R10-
OAR-2010-0858, by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments;
E-mail: [email protected];
Fax: (206) 553-0110;
Mail: Justin A Spenillo, Environmental Protection Agency
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Region 10, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics (AWT-107), 1200 Sixth
Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101;
Hand Delivery: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10
Mailroom, 9th Floor, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Attention:
Justin A Spenillo, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics (AWT-107). Such
deliveries are only accepted during normal hours of operation, and
special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information.
Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R10-OAR-
2010-0858. 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.{time}
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin A Spenillo, Office of Air,
Waste and Toxics (AWT-107), Environmental Protection Agency Region 10,
1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101; telephone number: (206) 553-6125;
fax number: (206) 553-0110; e-mail address: [email protected].
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-R10-OAR-2010-0858, which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing during normal business
hours at the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, Office of Air,
Waste and Toxics (AWT-107), 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA.
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 and 5 C.F.R.
1320.8(d)(1), 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.
What information collection activity or ICR does this apply to?
[Docket ID No. EPA-R10-OAR-2010-0858.]
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action
include owners and operators of air emission sources in all industry
groups and Tribal governments, located in the identified Indian
reservations. Categories and entities potentially affected by this
action are expected to include:
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Examples of
Category NAICS \a\ regulated entities
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Industry.......................... 4471 Gasoline station
storage tanks and
refueling.
5614 Lumber manufacturer
support.
21211 Coal mining.
31332 Surface coating
operation.
33712 Furniture
manufacture.
56221 Medical waste
incinerator.
115112 Repellent and
fertilizer
applications.
211111 Natural gas plant.
211111 Oil and gas
production.
211112 Fractionation of
natural gas
liquids.
212234 Copper mining and
processing.
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212312 Stone quarrying and
processing.
212313 Stone quarrying and
processing.
212321 Sand and gravel
production.
221112 Power plant--coal-
fired.
221119 Power plant--biomass
fueled.
221119 Power plant--
landfill gas fired.
221210 Natural gas
collection.
221210 Natural gas
pipeline.
321113 Sawmill.
321911 Window and door
molding
manufacturer.
323110 Printing operations.
323113 Surface coating
operations.
324121 Asphalt hot mix
plants.
325188 Elemental phosphorus
plant.
325188 Sulfuric acid plant.
331314 Secondary aluminum
production and
extrusion.
331492 Cobalt and tungsten
recycling.
332431 Surface coating
operations.
332812 Surface coating
operations.
421320 Concrete batching
plant.
422510 Grain elevator.
422710 Crude oil storage
and distribution.
422710 Gasoline bulk plant.
486110 Crude oil storage
and distribution.
486210 Natural gas
compressor station.
562212 Solid waste
landfill.
811121 Automobile
refinishing shop.
812320 Dry cleaner.
111140 Wheat farming.
111998 All other
miscellaneous crop
farming.
115310 Support activities
for forestry.
Federal government................ 924110 Administration of
Air and Water
Resources and Solid
Waste Management
Programs.
State/local/Tribal government..... 924110 Administration of
Air and Water
Resources and Solid
Waste Management
Programs.
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\a\ North American Industry Classification System.
This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide for readers regarding entities potentially affected by this
action.
Title: Federal Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act for
Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2020.05, OMB Control No. 2060-0558.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on May 31,
2011. 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, and 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: EPA promulgated Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) under
the Clean Air Act for Indian reservations located in Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington in 40 CFR part 49 (70 FR 18074, April 8, 2005). The FIPs in
the final rule, also referred to as the Federal Air Rules for Indian
Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (FARR), include
information collection requirements associated with the fugitive
particulate matter rule in Sec. 49.126, the woodwaste burner rule in
Sec. 49.127; the rule for limiting sulfur in fuels in Sec. 49.130;
the rule for open burning in Sec. 49.131; the rules for general open
burning permits, agricultural burning permits, and forestry and
silvicultural burning permits in Sec. Sec. 49.132, 49.133, and 49.134;
the registration rule in Sec. 49.138; and the rule for non-Title V
operating permits in Sec. 49.139. EPA uses this information to manage
the activities and sources of air pollution on the Indian reservations
in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. EPA believes these information
collection requirements are appropriate because they will enable EPA to
develop and maintain accurate records of air pollution sources and
their emissions, track emissions trends and changes, identify potential
air quality problems, allow EPA to issue permits or approvals, and
ensure appropriate records are available to verify compliance with
these FIPs. The information collection requirements listed above are
all mandatory. Regulated entities can assert claims of business
confidentiality and EPA will address these claims in accordance with
the provisions of 40 CFR part 2, subpart B.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3.69
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.
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The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1,694.
Frequency of response: Annual and on occasion.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 6,245.
Estimated total annual costs: $396,245. This includes an estimated
labor cost of $396,245, and capital investment and operation and
maintenance costs are assumed to be zero.
Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?
There is an increase of 1,956 hours in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This increase reflects adjustments to the burden
estimates for this collection using consultation input, historical
data, and experience with implementing the FARR. Some components of the
burden estimates increased and some components decreased. In most
cases, the burden estimates increased based on input from the source
consultations. For some provisions the estimates of the number of
respondents increased. Some estimates changed based on additional
information EPA has gained through implementing the rules.
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: October 22, 2010.
Richard Albright,
Director, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics.
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