1. Study the regulations 2. Search reference sources for existing information and compile information from company records 3. Prepare PERM and submit 4. Revise PERM in response to EPA's comments and submit Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification 1. Prepare A/V information and submit -  NOT REQUIRED FOR PERMs

40

$  2,600

$ 3,000

$ 4,000

Env. Doc. None

Post-Exp. A/V None

Env. Doc. Copying  $ 25 Mailing     54 __________    $   79

Post-Exp. A/V Copying $   0 Mailing       0 ____________        $    0      $ 79

     1

$  2,679

$   3,079

$   4,079

Totals for Respondent Rate Range    	                                  			 Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE									  40			$ 2,679	$ 3,079	$  4,079 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)				  40	   		   2,773	   3,187	    4,222 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)			  40			   2,870	   3,298	    4,370 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:			120			$ 8,322	$ 9,564	$12,671 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	  40			$ 2,774	$ 3,188	$  4,224

Assumptions:

1.  Exhibit 1A represents the estimated hours and cost for PERMs.  In fact, during the thirteen austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect, only two PERMs were submitted as the final documentation for an expedition.  For purposes of estimating the potential maximum hours and cost associated with PERMs over the three-year life of the ICR, the three-year projection assumes submission of one PERM per year for each of the next three years.  Although one respondent per year is estimated for purposes of the burden calculations, EPA anticipates that the actual number of nongovernmental expeditions with activities that will likely proceed with less than minor or transitory impacts may well be reduced to less than one respondent per year. 2.  Estimates for preparation of a PERM are based on estimated time that would be needed to comply with the Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.6, preliminary environmental review. 3. The cost estimates are based on industry labor rates obtained during informal consultations with industry representatives and include overhead and fringe benefits.  The three rates used in the calculations represent the rates provided by the industry representatives.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes.  See Part D for additional information on the consultations with affected respondents. 4.  Hours and cost associated with preparation of higher level EIA documentation, if necessary, is addressed in Exhibits 1B (IEEs) and 1C (CEEs).

	Exhibit 1B:  IEEs - ESTIMATED RESPONDENT HOURS AND COST

  Respondent      	       Respondent Rate Range		         Capitol/	      O & M	    No. of	             Totals for Respondent Rate Range ICR Activity: IEEs		  Hrs/Yr 	        $65/hour 	   $75/hour 	$100/hour   Startup Cost	      Cost	   	Respondents    $65/hour	$75/hour	        $100/hour

MODEL 1: "Core" IEE Environmental Documentation 1. Study the regulations 2. Search reference sources for existing information and compile information from company records 3. Prepare Core IEE and submit 4. Revise in response to EPA's comments and submit Supplemental Information 1.  Prepare and submit supplemental information Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification 1. Prepare A/V information and submit

185

$  12,025

$   13,875

$   18,500

Env.Doc. None

Supp.Info. None

Post-Exp. A/V None

Env.Doc. Copying  $ 200 Mailing       54 ___________            $ 254 Supp.Info. Copying $    5 Mailing      12 ___________            $ 17

Post-Exp. A/V Copying  $  13 Mailing       17 ___________             $ 30  $  301

See Table 1

$ 12,326

$ 14,176

$ 18,801

Assumptions for IEEs:

1.  IEEs would need to comply with  the Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.7, initial environmental evaluation. 2.  A "Core" IEE and associated supplemental information comprises the IEE package for the initial preparation of an IEE by an operator. 3.  A "Revised" IEE and associated supplemental information comprises the IEE package for a current year's submission developed through revision of a previous year's submission. 4.  A Multi-Year IEE consists of a Revised IEE and the associated supplemental information in the initial year and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged. 5.  Supplemental information for purposes of the costs estimated in Exhibit 1B and Table 1 refers to supplemental information submitted regarding the specifics of the tours/expedition (e.g., dates, number of tours, etc.) rather than supplemental information of a more technical nature that is incorporated into the "Core" or "Revised" IEE by reference. 6.  The cost estimates are based on industry labor rates obtained during informal consultations with industry representatives and include overhead and fringe benefits.  The three rates used in the calculations represent the rates provided by the industry representatives.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes.  See Part D for additional information on the consultations with affected respondents.

  Respondent      	       Respondent Rate Range		         Capitol/	      O & M	    No. of	             Totals for Respondent Rate Range ICR Activity: IEEs		  Hrs/Yr 	        $65/hour 	   $75/hour 	$100/hour	         Startup Cost	      Cost	   	Respondents    $65/hour	$75/hour	        $100/hour

MODEL 2:  "Revised" IEE

Environmental Documentation 1. Study the regulations 2. Search reference sources for existing information and compile information from company records 3. Prepare Revised IEE and submit 4. Revise in response to EPA's comments and submit

Supplemental Information 1.  Prepare and submit supplemental information

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification 1. Prepare A/V information and submit

   65

$   4,225

$   4,875

$   6,500

Env.Doc. None

Supp.Info. None

Post-Exp. A/V None

Env.Doc. Copying  $ 200 Mailing       54 ___________           $ 254 Supp.Info. Copying $    5 Mailing      12 ____________          $ 17 Post-Exp. A/V Copying  $  13 Mailing       17 ____________            $ 30 $  301

See Table 1

$  4,526

$   5,176

$   6,801

  Respondent      	       Respondent Rate Range		         Capitol/	      O & M	    No. of	             Totals for Respondent Rate Range ICR Activity: IEEs		  Hrs/Yr 	        $65/hour 	   $75/hour 	$100/hour	         Startup Cost	      Cost	   	Respondents    $65/hour	$75/hour	        $100/hour

"Subsequent Years" for Multi-Year IEE under MODEL 3

Supplemental Information 1.  Prepare and submit supplemental information

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification 1. Prepare A/V information and submit

  30

$   1,950

$   2,250

$   3,000

Supp.Info. None

Post-Exp. A/V None

Supp.Info. Copying $    5 Mailing      12 ____________       $ 17 Post-Exp. A/V Copying  $  13 Mailing       17  $30  $  47

See Table 1

$   1,987

$   2,297

$   3,047

	 	TABLE 1.  IEEs - TOTAL ESTIMATED HOURS AND COST FOR THE THREE IEE MODELS WITH 3.5% ESCALATION RATE

Core IEE for One Operator and One IEE      Totals for Respondent Rate Range 										Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE									  185			$ 12,326	               $ 14,176	$ 18,801 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					  185	   		   12,757	                  14,672	   19,459 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					  185			   13,203	                  15,186	   20,140 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:				  555			$ 38,286	               $ 44,034	$ 58,400 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:			  185			$ 12,762	               $ 14,678	$ 19,467

Revised IEE for One Operator and One IEE      Totals for Respondent Rate Range 										Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE									   65			$   4,526	              $  5,176		$   6,801 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					   65	   		     4,684	                  5,357		     7,039 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					   65			     4,848	                  5,544		     7,285 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:				 195			$ 14,058  	$16,077		$ 21,125 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:			   65			$   4,686	               $ 5,359		$   7,042

"Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator and One IEE - A Multi-Year IEE consists of a Revised IEE and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged.  See above for the hours and cost per operator for the "Revised" IEE for the initial year.  The hours and cost per operator for the subsequent years follows for which hours and cost are calculated for "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE submissions.

"Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator 													     Totals for Respondent Rate Range 										Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE									   30			$   1,987	              $ 2,297		$   3,047 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					   30	   		     2,057	                 2,377		     3,154 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					   30			     2,129	                 2,460		     3,264 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:				   90			$  5,192		$ 7,134		$  9,465 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:			   30			$  1,731		$ 2,378		$  3,155

Average Estimated Hours and Cost for One Operator Initiating and Continuing with a Multi-Year IEE During This ICR Renewal Period

"Revised" IEE based on $75/hour rate and average cost				   65			$   5,359 "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE based on $75/hour rate and average cost for two subsequent years	           30hrs x 2 =   60	$2,378 x 2 = $   4,756 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:				 125			$  10,115 (over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal) AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	 		  42			$   3,372 (over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal)

	Exhibit 1C:  CEEs - ESTIMATED RESPONDENT HOURS AND COST

  Respondent     Respondent Rate Range		         Capitol/	      O & M	    No. of	             Totals for Respondent Rate Range  ICR Activity: CEEs		   Hrs/Yr 	        $65/hour 	   $75/hour 	$100/hour	         Startup Cost	      Cost	   	Respondents    $65/hour	$75/hour	        $100/hour

Environmental Documentation

1. Study the regulations 2. Search reference sources for existing information and compile information from company records 3. Prepare CEE and submit 4. Revise in response to EPA's comments and submit

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification

1. Prepare A/V information and submit

300

$ 19,500

$ 22,500

$ 30,000

Env. Doc.

None

Post-Exp. A/V

None

Env. Doc.

Copying  $ 300 Mailing        64 ___________               $ 364

Post-Exp. A/V

Copying  $   25 Mailing        17 ____________                 $   42

                $ 406

     1

$ 19,906

$ 22,906

$ 30,406

 Totals for Respondent Rate Range                                                             Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE   									300			$ 19,906 	$ 22,906 	$ 30,406 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					300			   20,603	                  23,708	   31,470 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					300			   21,324	                  24,538	   32,571 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:				900			$ 61,833	                  71,152	   94,447 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:			300			$ 20,611	                  23,717	   31,482

Assumptions:

1.  Exhibit 1C represents the estimated hours and cost for CEEs.  In fact, no CEEs were submitted during the thirteen austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect.  For purposes of estimating the potential maximum hours and cost associated with CEEs over the three-year life of the ICR, the three-year projection assumes submission of one CEE per year for each of the next three years.  Although one respondent per year is estimated for purposes of the cost calculations, EPA anticipates that the actual number of nongovernmental expeditions with activities that will likely proceed with less than minor or transitory impacts may well be reduced to less than one respondent per year. 2.  Estimates for preparation of a CEE are based on estimated time that would be needed to comply with the Final Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.8, comprehensive environmental evaluation. 3.  The cost estimates are based on industry labor rates obtained during informal consultations with industry representatives and include overhead and fringe benefits.  The three rates used in the calculations represent the rates provided by the industry representatives.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes.  See Part D for additional information on the consultations with affected respondents.

	1D.  REPORTING FOR EMERGENCIES - ESTIMATED RESPONDENT HOURS AND COST

Respondent      	       Respondent Rate Range		         Capitol/	      O & M	    No. of	             Totals for Respondent Rate Range ICR Activity: CEEs             Hrs/Yr   $65/hour 	   $75/hour 	$100/hour	         Startup Cost	      Cost	   	Respondents    $65/hour	$75/hour	        $100/hour

Reporting for Cases of Emergency 1. Initial Report 2. Full Report

Post-Emergency Assessment & Verification 1. Prepare A/V information and submit

300

$ 19,500

$ 22,500

$ 30,000

Reporting

None

Post A/V None

Reporting

Copying   $ 150 Mailing         32 __________                  $ 182 Post A/V Copying   $   25 Mailing         17 __________      $    42       $  224

      1

$  19,724

$ 22,724

$ 30,224

There were no emergencies that required reporting during the seven austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect.  An incident requiring emergency reporting could occur in the subsequent years.  The following cost estimates are not additive, however, since only one such emergency in 10 years is estimated.

 Totals for Respondent Rate Range                                                             Hours			$65/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour YEAR ONE   									300			$ 19,724  	$ 22,724  	$ 30,224 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					300			   20,414	                  23,519	   31,282 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)					300			   21,128	                  24,342	   32,377

Assumptions:

1.  Reporting for Cases of Emergency is based on the Final Rule at Section 8.10, Cases of emergency, which requires notice and reporting for activities taken in cases of emergency which would have otherwise required the preparation of a CEE.  The estimate is based on reporting requirements only, not the actual cost of the emergency response action.  The hours and cost estimate assumes one such emergency per 10 years. 2.  Only one incident requiring emergency reporting is estimated to occur over a 10-year period.  In fact, there was no emergency reporting during the ten austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect. 3.  The cost estimates are based on industry labor rates obtained during informal consultations with industry representatives and include overhead and fringe benefits.  The three rates used in the calculations represent the rates provided by the industry representatives.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes.  See Part D for additional information on the consultations with affected respondents.

	Exhibit 2A: PERMs - ESTIMATED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

                      Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	        O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: PERM	 	   hours/year       	$70/hour		Startup Cost     Cost		   Respondents      Cost/Year

PERMs  from U.S.-Based Operators:

1. Post PERM receipt on WWW, provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 2. Review PERM and any public comments, provide comments to and consult with operator 3. Provide copies of revised/final PERM to interested Federal agencies, review, and notify operator, if necessary 4. Maintain file

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification

1. Review A/V information - NOT REQUIRED FOR PERMs

   12

 $   840

PERM

      None

Post-Exp A/V

       None

PERM

Copying   $   30 FR Pub.          0 Store Files     10 _____________                  $  40

Post-Exp A/V None $    40

     1

$    880

                                                      Hours	Cost YEAR ONE				 				12	$    880 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate on $794)			12	      911 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate on $822)			12	      943 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL BURDEN and COST:			36	$ 2,734 AVERAGE EST. BURDEN and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	12	$    911

Assumptions: 1.  Exhibit 2A represents the estimated hours and cost for PERMs.  In fact, during the thirteen austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect, only one PERM was submitted as the final documentation for an expedition.  For purposes of estimating the potential maximum hours and cost associated with PERMs over the three-year life of the ICR, the three-year projection assumes submission of one PERM per year for each of the next three years.  Although one respondent per year is estimated for purposes of the cost calculations, EPA anticipates that the actual number of nongovernmental expeditions with activities that will likely proceed with less than minor or transitory impacts may well be reduced to less than one respondent per year. 2.  Estimates for review of a PERM is estimated as 25% of the respondent's time, or 10 hours, to prepare a PERM that would be in compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.6, preliminary environmental review, and two hours for administrative activities. 3. Hours and cost associated with preparation of higher level EIA documentation, if necessary, is addressed in Exhibits 2B (IEEs) and 2C (CEEs).

4.  Based on EPAs experience for the thirteen austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect, EPA estimates that the administrative costs have been no more than about 2% of the total estimated costs for the Federal government.  Because this percentage is so low, the Federal government costs in Exhibit 2A through 2E are all calculated at the $70/hour rate for technical activities.

            Exhibit 2B:  IEEs - ESTIMATED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

 Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	       O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: IEEs     hours/year       	$70/hour		Startup Cost     Cost		   Respondents      Cost/Year

Environmental Documentation MODEL 1: "Core" IEE

1. Post IEE receipt on WWW, provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 2. Review IEE and any public comments, provide comments to and consult with operator 3. Provide copies of revised/final IEE to interested Federal agencies, review , and notify operator, if necessary 4. Maintain file

Supplemental Information

1.  Review supplemental information

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification

1. Review A/V information -

Core IEE

      80

        1

      15       96

$   5,600

$        70

$      1050  $   6,720

Core IEE

      None

Supp. Info.        None

Post-Exp A/V        None

Core IEE

Copying $ 261 Store Files  10* ___________               $ 271

*File storage includes Supp. and A/V Information

Supp. Info. Included above

Post-Exp A/V Copying $   15 File Storage  * _________  $  15 *Included above  $ 286

 See Table 2

$   7,006

Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	       O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: IEEs    hours/year       	$70/hour		Startup Cost     Cost		   Respondents      Cost/Year

Environmental Documentation MODEL 2:  "Revised" IEE

1. Post IEE receipt on WWW, provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 2. Review IEE and any public comments, provide comments to and consult with operator 3. Provide copies of revised/final IEE to interested Federal agencies, review, and notify operator, if necessary 4. Maintain file

Supplemental Information

1.  Review supplemental information

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification

1. Review A/V information -

Revised IEE       40

        1

      15       56

$   2,800

$        70

$      1050  $   3,920

Revised IEE       None

Supp. Info.

       None

Post-Exp A/V        None

Revised IEE Copying $ 261 Store Files  10* ___________            $ 271

*File storage includes Supp. and A/V Information

Supp. Info.

Included above

Post-Exp A/V Copying $   15 File Storage  * ____________                $  15 *Included above  $ 286

  See Table 2

$   4,206

Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: IEEs	 hours/year       	$70/hour		Startup Cost     Cost		   Respondents      Cost/Year

Environmental Documentation MODEL 3:  "Multi-Year" IEE

Year 1:  "Revised" IEE

Years 2 and 3: "Subsequent Years Multi-Year" IEE

1.  Review supplemental information 2. Review A/V information -

    40

        1

      15

$   2,800

Years 2 and 3

$        70

$      1050 ________  $   1,120

      None

       None

Year 1 Copying $ 261 Store Files  10* ___________    $ 271 *File storage includes Supp. and A/V Information Years 2 and 3 Copying $   15 File Storage  * ____________            $  15

 See Table 2

See Table 2

Assumptions:

1.  IEEs would need to comply with the Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.7, initial environmental evaluation. 2.   "Core" IEE and associated supplemental information comprises the IEE package for the initial submittal of an IEE by an operator. 3.   "Revised" IEE and associated supplemental information comprises the IEE package for a current year's submittal developed through revision of a previous year's submittal. 4.  A Multi-Year IEE consists of a Revised IEE and the associated supplemental information in the initial year and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged. 5.  Supplemental information for purposes of the costs estimated in Exhibit 2B and Table 2 refers to supplemental information submitted regarding the specifics of the tours/expedition (e.g., dates, number of tours, etc.) rather than supplemental information of a more technical nature that is incorporated into the "Core" or "Revised" IEE by reference.  The one hour for review of the supplemental information is assigned to EPA to simplify the model and calculations.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE 2.  IEEs - TOTAL ESTIMATED HOURS AND COST FOR THE THREE IEE MODELS, 3.5% ESCALATION RATE

Core IEE for One Operator and One IEE - (Core IEE + Supplemental Information + A/V Information)                                                       	HOURS		COST YEAR ONE	96			$   7,006 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)	96			     7,251 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)	96			     7,504 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:	288			$ 21,761 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR	96			$   7,254

Revised IEE for One Operator and One IEE - (Revised IEE + Supplemental Information + A/V Information)                                                       	HOURS		COST YEAR ONE	56			$   4,206 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)	56			     4,353 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)	56			     4,505 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:	168			$ 13,064 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR	56			$   4,355

"Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator and One IEE - A "Multi-Year" IEE consists of a "Revised" IEE and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged.  See above for the hours and cost per operator for the "Revised" IEE for the initial year.  The hours and cost per operator for the subsequent years follows for which hours and cost are calculated for "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE submissions.

"Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator - (Supplemental Information + A/V Information) 									HOURS			COST YEAR ONE								     16			$   1,120 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)				     16			     1,159 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)			                   16			     1,200 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:			     48			$   3,479 AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR		     16			$   1,159

Average Estimated Hours and Cost for One Operator Initiating and Continuing with a Multi-Year IEE During This ICR Renewal Period Revised IEE for One Operator and One IEE   							HOURS		COST "Revised" IEE	56			$   4,355 "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE - cost for 2 years	 16 hrs x 2 =	32	$1,159 x 2 = 2,318 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS AND COST:	  88			$   6,673 (over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal) AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	  29			$   2,224 (over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal)

	Exhibit 2C:  CEEs - ESTIMATED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	        O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: CEE      hours/year       $70/hour     Startup Cost     Cost    Respondents      Cost/Year

CEEs  from U.S.-Based Operators:

1. Post CEE receipt on WWW, provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 2. Prepare/publish FR notices for receipt of draft CEE and NOA for final CEE; copy and transmit final CEE to Parties 3. Review draft CEE and any public comments, provide comments to and consult with operator 4. Provide copies of revised/final CEE to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested, and to Parties,  review, and notify operator, if necessary 5. Maintain file

Post-Expedition Assessment & Verification

1. Review A/V information -

CEE 135

Post-Exp A/V

30

     165

CEE $   9,450

Post-Exp A/V

$    2,100

$ 11,550

CEE None

Post-Exp A/V   None

CEE Copying  $1710 FR Pub.       326 Store Files    10* _____________                $2046*

*Includes CEE and A/V Information

Post-Exp A/V Copying  $  30 FR Pub.        0 Store Files    * _____________                 $  30 * Included above           $2,076

1

$ 13,626

YEAR ONE						165	$13,626 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate on $12,590)		165	$14,103 YEAR THREE (35% estimated CPI escalation rate on $13,031)		165	$14,597 TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL BURDEN and COST:		495	$42,326 AVERAGE EST. BURDEN and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	165	$14,109

Assumptions: 1.  Exhibit 2C represents the estimated hours and cost for CEEs.  In fact, no CEEs were submitted during the ten austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect.  For purposes of estimating the potential maximum hours and cost associated with CEEs over the three-year life of the ICR, the three-year projection assumes submittal of one CEE per year for each of the next three years.  Although one respondent per year is estimated for purposes of the cost calculations, EPA anticipates that the actual number of nongovernmental expeditions with activities that will likely proceed with less than minor or transitory impacts may well be reduced to less than one respondent per year. 2.  Estimates for review of a CEE is estimated as 50% of the respondent's time, or 120 hours, to prepare a CEE that would be in compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.8, comprehensive environmental evaluation, with an additional 15 hours for administrative activities, and 50% of respondent's time for assessment and verification procedures for review of the information. 3. EPA would publish Federal Register notices for domestic CEEs, and the Department of State would publish the Federal Register notice and circulate copies of CEEs to all Parties and others that may request copies.

	Exhibit 2D:  Reporting for Emergencies - Estimated Federal Government Hours and Cost

Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	       O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: CEE hours/year       $70/hour    Startup Cost     Cost		   Respondents      Cost/Year

Reporting for Cases of Emergency

1. Notify Parties 2. Provide initial and full report to interested Federal agencies and review 3. Provide full report to Parties 4. Review A/V information 5. Maintain files

 165

  $ 11,550

None

Copying   $1740 FR Pub.    0 Store Files   10 ___________                 $1750

       1

$ 10,660     1,750 ______ $13,300

YEAR ONE							165	$13,300 YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate of $12,410) 	              165	  13,766 YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate for $12,845)	165	  14,248

Assumptions:

1.  Reporting for Cases of Emergency is based on the Final Rule at Section 8.10, Cases of emergency, which would require notice and reporting for activities taken in cases of emergency which would have otherwise required the preparation of a CEE.  The estimate is based on reporting requirements only, not the actual cost of the emergency response action.  The hours and cost estimate assumes one such emergency per 10 years. 2.  Only one incident requiring emergency reporting is estimated to occur over a 10-year period.  In fact, there was no emergency reporting during the seven austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect.  An incident requiring emergency reporting could occur in the subsequent years.  The cost estimates for reporting for cases of emergency are not additive because only one such emergency in 10 years is estimated. 3. Estimates for review of an Emergency Report is estimated as 50% of the respondent's time to prepare the Emergency Report that would be in compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.10, or 120 hours, and 50% of respondent's time for assessment and verification procedures for review of the information, or 30 hours, with an additional 15 hours for administrative activities. 3. The Department of State is responsible for notification of Parties and follow-up coordination with the Parties; hours have been allocated to the DOS accordingly.

	Exhibit 2E:  Coordinating Review of Information Received from Other Parties - Estimated Federal Government Hours and Cost

Federal Gov't.	Federal Gov't.	Capitol/	       O & M    	    No. of	            Total ICR Activity: Other Party Docs.  hours/year       $70/hour    Startup Cost     Cost     Respondents      Cost/Year

Coordinate Review of Information Received from Other Parties

1. Prepare and publish FR notice of receipt of draft CEE, provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 2. Review draft CEE and provide inter-agency response to Party 3. Provide copies of other documents (including final CEEs, annual list of IEEs, national procedures, significant monitoring information) to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 4. Post receipt of significant monitoring information on WWW and provide copies to interested Federal agencies and public, if requested 5.  Maintain files

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$7,700 None Copying  $   * FR Pub     326 Store Files  10 ____________               $ 336

* Copying per document: Draft CEE $360 Final CEE   180 Other doc.     50 IEE list         10 See:  Assum. 2, below See: Assum. 2, below

Assumptions:

1.  The Department of State would be responsible for compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.12, Coordination of reviews from other Parties. 2.  The calculations in Exhibit 2E are based on receipt of a CEE from another Party.  One Draft CEE was received from other Parties during the ten austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect other than the annual list of IEEs.  There is no way to anticipate receipt of environmental documents from the Parties, other than the annual list of IEEs, on an annual basis.  There is no burden or cost to the respondents associated with receipt of documents from the Parties, therefore, the costs are not further defined.

Exhibit 3:  SUMMARY - ESTIMATED RESPONDENT/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

CHART 1:  Summary for Respondents and Federal Government  - Estimated Total and Annual Average hours and cost for each type of environmental document that is submitted by a Respondent under the Final Rule

                                     PERM

                                   Core IEE

                                  Revised IEE

                        Subsequent Year Multi-Year IEE

                                      CEE

                                   Emergency                                    Reporting

Hours  Cost Hours    Cost Hours    Cost Hours    Cost Hours    Cost Hours    Cost

Respondent      Year 1      Year 2      Year 3

TOTAL Annual Average

  40    $ 3,079   40    $ 3,187   40    $ 3,298

120    $ 9,564   40    $ 3,188

  185      $14,176   185      $14,672   185      $15,186

  555      $44,034   185      $14,678

    65     $ 5,176     65     $ 5,357     65     $ 5,544

  195     $16,077     65     $ 5,359

  30       $ 2,297   30       $ 2,377   30       $ 2,460      90       $ 7,134   30       $ 2,378

  300   $ 22,906   300   $ 23,708   300   $ 24,538

  900   $ 71,152   300   $ 23,717

 300      $22,724  300      $23,519  300      $24,342

Federal Government      Year 1      Year 2      Year 3

TOTAL Annual Average

  12    $    880   12    $    911   12    $    943

  36    $ 2,734   12    $    911

   96       $ 7,006    96       $ 7,251    96       $ 7,504

 288       $21,761    96       $  7,254

   56      $ 4,206    56      $ 4,353    56      $ 4,505

 168      $13,064    56      $  4,355

  16       $ 1,120   16       $ 1,159   16       $ 1,200

  48       $ 3,479   16       $ 1,159

  165   $ 13,626   165   $ 14,103   165   $ 14,597

  495   $ 42,326   165   $ 14,109

 165     $13,300  165     $13,766  165     $14,248

TOTAL Annual Average

156    $12,298   52    $  4,099

 843       $65,795  281       $21,931

 363      $29,141  121      $  9,714

138       $ 10,613   46       $  3,538

1395 $113, 478   465  $ 37,826

CHART 2:  Summary for Respondents and Federal Government - Estimated total hours and costs for Multi-Year IEE as the anticipated level and type of environmental document most respondents submit under the Final Rule for the 3-year ICR renewal (Year 1 = "Revised" IEE, Years 2 and 3 = "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE)

Multi-Year IEE

          	   Total Hours 3-Year Total	Annual 3-Yr Average

                       Total Cost 3-Year Total	Annual 3-Yr Average

Respondent (for one operator)

   125 hours	 42 hrs per op per yr

$    10,115	$  3,372 per operator per year

Federal Government (for one op.)

      88 hours	 29 hrs per op per year

$    6,673	$  2,224 per op per year

TOTALS - For one operator

    213 hours	 71 hrs per op per yr

$  16,366	$  5,456 per op per year

NOTES: Annual Average is the average per respondent per year.  Chart 1 presents the maximum hours and cost for a respondent.  Chart 2 presents the maximum hours and cost based on the anticipated level and type of environmental document a respondent would likely submit under the Final Rule.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes.  The hours and cost estimates for Emergency Reporting assume one such emergency per 10 years.

CHART 3: Summary for Respondents and Federal Government - Estimated hours and costs for environmental documentation for 3-year period of this ICR renewal. Summary assumes 18 operators per year with 3 new operators and 15 repeat operators each year.  For the 15 repeat operators, the assumptions are that 3 will prepare "Revised" IEEs and 12 will prepare "Multi-Year" IEEs.  For Chart 3, the calculations use the "Annual Average" from Chart 1for "Core," "Revised," and "Subsequent Year, Multi-Year" IEEs and the hours and cost in Chart 2 for the "Multi-Year" IEE.

Operators: 18 operators each year for the 3-year ICR renewal period

      Respondent Burden  Hours		Cost

      Federal Government Burden Hours			Cost

3 new operators submit "Core" IEEs each year       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

185 x 3 =    555    	$14,678 x 3 = $ 44,034   555 x 3 = 1,665	$44,034 x 3 = $132,102

  96 x 3 =    288	  $7,254 x 3 = $  21,762 288 x 3 = 864	  $21,762 x 3 = $65,286

3 of 15 repeat operators submit "Revised" IEEs each year       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

   65 x 3 =    195	$  5,359 x 3 = $  16,077 195 x 3 =    585	$16,077 x 3 = $   48,231

   56 x 3 =    168	$  4,355 x 3 = $ 13,065 168 x 3 =    504	$13,065 x 3 = $ 39,195

12 of 15 repeat operators submit new "Multi-Year" IEEs       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

  42 x 12 =  504    	$  3,372 x 12 = $   40,464 504 x 3 =    1,512  	$40,464 x 3 = $ 121,392

  29 x 12 =  348	$ 2,224 x 12 = $26,688 348 x 3 =   1044   	$26,688 x 3 = $80,064

ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN for 18 operators ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN per operator TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN for 18 operators TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN per operator

        1,254	   $100,575              70	   $ 5,588         3,762	   $301,725            209                                   $ 16,763

            804	   $ 61,515              45	   $   3,418         2,412	$ 184,545            134	 $   10,253

EXHIBIT 4:  SUMMARY FOR RESPONDENTS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - O&M COSTS

Estimated O&M costs for Respondents and the Federal Government and O&M breakout within the total cost burden.

Operators: 18 operators each year for the 3-year ICR renewal period

      Respondent Burden  O&M Cost	          O&M + Labor = Total Cost

      Federal Government Burden O&M Cost	        O&M + Labor = Total Cost

3 new operators submit "Core" IEEs each year       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

$   301 x 3 = $  903       $903  +   43,131 = $  44,034   $903 x 3 = $  2,709     $2,709   + 129,393 = $132,102

$   271 x 3 = $813     $ 813  +   20,949 = $  21,762 $813 x 3 = $2,439     $ 2,439  +  62,847 = $65,286

3 of 15 repeat operators submit "Revised" IEEs each year       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

$   301 x 3 = $    903     $  903  +   15,174 = $  16,077 $   903 x 3 = $ 2,709     $2,709 +   45,522 = $   48,231

$   271 x 3 = $   813     $     813 +  12,252 = $ 13,065 $   813 x 3 = $2,439     $ 2,439 +   36,756 = $ 39,195

12 of 15 repeat operators submit new "Multi-Year" IEEs       Burden per year       Total 3-year burden

$  132 x 12 = $ 1,584     $ 1,584 +   38,880 = $ 40,464 $ 1,584 x 3 = $ 4,752     $4,752 + 116,640 = $ 121,392

$   111 x 12 = $ 1,332     $ 1,332  +  25,356 = $26,688 $ 1,332    x 3 = $3,996    $ 3,996 +   76,068 = $80,064

ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN for 18 operators ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN per operator TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN for 18 operators TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN per operator

             O&M        Labor	Total Cost              $ 3,390 +   97,185   = 	$100,575              $     188 +     5,399 =	$    5,587              $10,170 + 291,555 =	$301,725              $     565 +   16,198 =	$  16,763

             O&M        Labor	             Total Cost              $2,958 +   58,557 =	              $ 61,515              $   164 +     3,253 =	              $    3,417              $8,874 + 175,671 =	              $184,545              $   493 +   9,759 =	              $ 10,253

	PART B OF THE SUPPORTING STATEMENT 	STATISTICAL SURVEY

      This collection of information does not use or is otherwise based on a statistical survey.


[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 198 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57732-57733]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22557]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant
Assurance Obligations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR),
Syracuse, New York

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the
application for a release of approximately 8.80 acres of federally
obligated airport property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport,
Syracuse, New York, from both the Federal Surplus Property obligations
contained in the March 21, 1977 Quitclaim Deed, and the Grant Assurance
obligations. This acreage is composed of portions of three parcels that
were transferred from the United States of America to the City of
Syracuse under the provisions of the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of
1944. The release will allow the airport to enter into a long-term non-
aeronautical lease to sanction commercial development. The proposed use
of land after the release will be compatible with the airport and will
not interfere with the airport or its operation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 17, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on this application may be
submitted to Robert Costa, Federal Aviation Administration, New York
Airports District Office via phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or at the email
address [email protected]. Comments on this application may also be
mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Evelyn
Martinez, Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, New York Airports
District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica,
New York 11434.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21),
Public Law 106-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements. The following is a brief
overview of the request.
    The City of Syracuse requested a release from surplus property and
grant assurance obligations to allow a land-use change in use for other
than aeronautical purposes of approximately 8.80 acres of airport
property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to enable mixed-use
commercial development. Specifically, the release request seeks
approval to allow for the permanent non-aeronautical use of the
property, a long-term non-aeronautical lease to be entered into for the
property; and the release of the 8.80 acres of property, transferred
via the aforementioned Quitclaim Deed, from the National Emergency Use
Provision (NEUP). The NEUP allows the United States of America the
right to make use of the land during any national emergency as declared
by the President or Congress. FAA approval of this request, with
respect to the aforementioned 8.80 acres, is contingent on the
Department of Defense's

concurrence that the 8.80 acres is no longer required for aeronautical
purposes.
    The airport will retain ownership of the 8.80 acres and will
receive fair market value rent for the length of the agreement. The
rental income will be devoted to airport operations and capital
projects. The proposed use of the property will not interfere with the
airport or its operation; and will thereby, serve the interests of
civil aviation.

    Issued in Jamaica, New York on October 12, 2021.
Evelyn Martinez,
Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2021-22557 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am]
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