[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26279-26280]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-490-000]

Enable Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on May 24, 2018, Enable Gas Transmission, LLC
(EGT), 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002-5231, filed in
Docket No. CP18-490-000 a prior notice request pursuant to sections
157.205, 157.208, and 157.210 of the Commission's regulations under the
Natural Gas Act (NGA), requesting authorization to modify its Allen
Compressor Station located in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Specifically,
EGT seeks to: (1) Uprate the existing 13,200 horsepower (hp) Solar Mars
90 turbine to a 16,000 hp Solar Mars 100 turbine engine; and (2)
replace the existing compressor impeller. EGT states that the proposed
Allen Compressor Station Modification would provide about 20,000
dekatherms per day of increased firm transportation service on EGT's
Line AD-East. EGT estimates the cost of the project to be $4,322,592,
all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with
the Commission and open to public inspection.
    The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov
using the

eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance,
please contact FERC Online Support at [email protected] or
toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Lisa
Yoho, Senior Director, Regulatory and FERC Compliance, Enable Gas
Transmission, LLC, PO Box 1336, Houston, Texas 77251-1336, by telephone
at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at
[email protected].
    Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 60 days after
issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of
the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day
after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and
not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a
protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's
public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and
state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary
reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at
http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.

    Dated: May 31, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-12125 Filed 6-5-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36687]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16508]

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0721]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal,
Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the University Bridge across the Lake
Washington Ship Canal, mile 4.3, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is
necessary to accommodate drawspan inspections. This deviation allows
the bridge to operate in single leaf (half span) during inspections.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on August 9, 2017, to 3
p.m. on August 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0721 is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Danny McReynolds, Bridge
Management Specialist, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-
220-7234, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Seattle Department of Transportation, bridge
owner, requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for
the University Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, mile 4.3,
at Seattle, WA, to allow safe inspections of each leaf of the double
bascule drawspan. The University Bridge provides a vertical clearance
of 30 feet in the closed-to-navigation position. Vertical clearances
are referenced to the Mean Water Level of Lake Washington. While the
bridge operates in single leaf (half span) mode, a horizontal clearance
of 75 feet is provided. The normal operating schedule for the three
subject bridge is in 33 CFR 117.1051. During this deviation period, the
University Bridge is authorized to open half the drawspan to marine
vessels from 9 a.m. on August 9, 2017, to 3 p.m. on August 9, 2017, and
from 9 a.m. on August 10, 2017, to 3 p.m. on August 10, 2017.
    Waterway usage on Lake Washington Ship Canal ranges from commercial
tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass under the
bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The
subject bridge will only be able to open the drawspan in single leaf
for emergencies during this period, and there is no immediate alternate
route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users
of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of
the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel
operators can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by
the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 31, 2017.
Steven Michael Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-16508 Filed 8-4-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: August 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 167)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

Extension: Form BD-N/Rule 15b11-1; SEC File No. 270-498; OMB Control
No. 3235-0556.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget for extension and approval.
    Rule 15b11-1 (17 CFR 240.15b11-1) and Form BD-N (17 CFR 249.501b)
serve as the form of notice for futures commission merchants and
introducing brokers that register as broker-dealers by notice pursuant
to section 15(b)(11)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15
U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Specifically, the form requires a broker-dealer
registering by notice to indicate whether it is filing a notice
registration to conduct a securities business in security futures
products and if so, that it satisfies the statutory conditions for
notice registration.
    The total annual burden imposed by Rule 15b11-1 and Form BD-N is
approximately 8 hours, based on approximately 16 responses (16 initial
filings + 0 amendments). Each initial filing requires approximately 30
minutes to complete and each amendment requires approximately 15
minutes to complete. There is no annual cost burden.
    The Commission will use the information collected pursuant to Rule
15b11-1 to elicit basic identification information as well as
information that will allow the Commission to ensure that the futures
commission merchants and introducing brokers meet the statutory
conditions to register by notice pursuant to section 15(b)(11) of the
Exchange Act. This information will assist the Commission in fulfilling
its regulatory obligations.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in
writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Comments should be directed to: R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send
an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted within
60 days of this notice.

    Dated: August 22, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-17077 Filed 8-28-07; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 230 (Monday, November 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76657-76658]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0180]

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Testing; Application for
Exemption: State of Minnesota

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that the State of Minnesota seeks
reconsideration of its application for exemption from regulations
governing commercial driver's license (CDL) skills testing procedures
and practices that was denied on May 9, 2017. Minnesota believes it can
deliver its CDL skills testing more efficiently in an alternative
manner. It asserts that its method of delivering skills testing will
maintain the testing standards enumerated by the regulations. FMCSA
requests public comment on Minnesota's application for reconsideration.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 30, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System Number FMCSA-2016-0180 by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you,
please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before visiting Dockets
Operations.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number
for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without
change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you,
please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before visiting Dockets
Operations.
    The on-line Federal document management system is available 24
hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we
received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears
after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and
Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
Safety Standards; Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you
have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact
Docket Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA-2016-0180), indicate the specific section of this
document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for
suggestions or recommendations. You may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only
one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a
mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of
your document so the Agency can contact you if it has questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comments online, go to www.regulations.gov and put
the docket number, ``FMCSA-2016-0180'' in the ``Keyword'' box, and
click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment
Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box in the following
screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual
or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your
comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no
larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they
reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard
or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received
during the comment period and may grant or not grant this application
based on your comments.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant
exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
(49 CFR part 350 et seq.). FMCSA must publish a notice of each
exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The
Agency must provide the public an opportunity to inspect the
information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses
that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity
for public comment on the request.

    The Agency reviews the safety analyses and the public comments, and
determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level
of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(b)) with the reason for the grant or denial, and, if granted,
the specific person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and
the regulatory provision or provisions from which exemption is granted.
The notice must also specify the effective period of the exemption (up
to 5 years), and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The
exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).

III. Background

    The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) [49 U.S.C.
chapter 313, implemented by 49 CFR part 383] was designed to improve
highway safety by ensuring that truck and bus drivers are qualified to
drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). States issue drivers' licenses
to CMV operators, but the Federal government sets minimum requirements
for the issuance of a commercial driver's license (CDL). Subpart H of
part 383 of the FMCSRs sets forth the principal requirements governing
State testing of applicants for a CDL.
    On August 1, 2016, FMCSA published a notice in the Federal Register
requesting public comment on Minnesota's application for exemption from
certain testing requirements in Sec.  383.133 (81 FR 50592). Under
Sec.  383.133(c)(6) the CDL skills test must be conducted in three
parts in the following order: pre-trip inspection, vehicle control
skills, and on-road driving. Minnesota asked that it be allowed to
combine the second and third parts (vehicle control skills and on-road
driving) and thus reduce the skills tests to two parts. It also
requested to be exempted from using the American Association of Motor
Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) 2005 Test Model Score Sheet. Finally, it
requested to be exempted from the requirement that applicants must pass
the pre-trip inspection portion of the exam before proceeding to the
balance of the test.
    The Agency received 12 comments. Many commenters voiced opposition
to Minnesota's request for relief from using the AAMVA Score Sheet
during testing. Most commenters opposed allowing Minnesota to shorten
the testing to two parts and to allow applicants who fail the initial
portion of the test to proceed to the on-road testing. Generally, those
opposed felt that granting the exemptions would compromise the
standardization of testing among the various States. On May 9, 2017,
FMCSA denied Minnesota's application for exemption for the following
reasons:
     FMCSA opposed allowing a State to amend the AAMVA test
model score sheet, which has been tested and validated for use by all
States in testing prospective CMV drivers. When a CDL driver moves to a
new State and seeks to transfer his or her CDL to that State, universal
use of the score sheet assures the new State that the driver met a
baseline standard for safety when his or her CDL was first issued.
     FMCSA opposed combining the skills test. Under the
proposed exemption, an individual could pass Minnesota's combined test
even though he or she has exceeded the maximum point deduction allowed
when the two portions (basic controls or on-the road) of the skills
test are given separately.
     FMCSA opposed allowing CDL applicants to operate CMVs at
highway speeds when they have not demonstrated the proper handling of
the vehicle at lower speeds during the basic controls test.

Request for Reconsideration of Agency Decision

    Minnesota requests that FMCSA reconsider its denial of the
exemption described. The State asks to be exempt from using the AAMVA
2005 Test Model Score Sheet and asserts that FMCSA's position is moot
because Minnesota's score sheet evaluates the same driving skills and
contains the same inspection elements as the AAMVA scoresheet. Details
are provided in the State's request for reconsideration.
    Minnesota asks that it be allowed to combine vehicle control skills
and on-road driving and thus have two parts to its skills test.
Minnesota argues that FMCSA's finding in the denial letter does not
accurately describe how its scoring is applied.
    Finally, Minnesota asks to be exempted from the requirement that
applicants must pass the pre-trip inspection portion of the exam before
proceeding to the balance of the test. Minnesota contends that the
order in which the elements of the CDL test are conducted does not
result in unsafe conditions or the operation of a CMV at highway
speeds. Minnesota explained that exam stations are located in low
traffic speed residential and downtown areas across the State. Once the
vehicle inspection is completed, drivers travel at low speeds per
traffic signs to the location where backing exercises are conducted.
The basic controls segment consists of backing maneuvers with potential
pull ups and is performed at very low speed. Consequently, drivers do
not proceed to highway speeds prior to completing the basic control
skills.
    A copy of FMCSA's May 9, 2017, letter denying Minnesota's original
application and of the State's request for reconsideration is in the
docket listed at the beginning of this notice.

V. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on Minnesota's request for
reconsideration of its application for an exemption. All comments
received before the close of business on the comment closing date
indicated at the beginning of this notice will be considered and will
be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the Addresses section of this notice. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be filed in the public docket and will be
considered to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments,
FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after the comment closing date.
Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket for new
material.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                    Record of Contact with Outside Parties
               to Discuss Issues Related to Informal Rulemaking

AGENCY KEEPING RULEMAKING DOCKET:  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
TITLE OF RULE: Revising the Beryllium Standard for General Industry
STAGE OF RULEMAKING: NPRM comment period is closed
Parties/Titles/ Organizations Present or Represented:
 Kathryn M. McMahon, Partner, Conn Maciel Carey, attorney representing Materion Corporation
 Maureen Ruskin, Deputy Director, OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance
 Allison Kramer, Senior Attorney, Office of the Solicitor, Occupational Safety and Health Division
 Marisa Schnaith, Honors Attorney, Office of the Solicitor's Honors Program, Office of Legal Counsel
Date of Discussion: April 25, 2019
Nature of Discussion: In-person meeting in the Frances Perkins Building
Description of factual materials or information presented:
Ms. McMahon, the representative from Conn Maciel Carey, indicated that she requested the meeting to share her hopes for and thoughts about the rulemaking.  She stated that she found the preamble to the 2018 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to be helpful.  In addition, Ms. McMahon stated that she had read through the comments to the record and found the majority of the comments to be supportive of the regulatory text as proposed, with the exception of a few comments from the medical community on discrete issues and other comments related to the 30-day period in the proposed definition of the term "confirmed positive."  She also noted that she believed the agency could face both legal and policy risks if it chose to deviate from the proposed regulatory text without substantial comments from the record.  Finally, she suggested that the agency might consider issuing guidance, rather than changing regulatory text, where possible; asked whether it might be possible to provide an indication of any changes in a final rule prior to publication; and inquired about the status of the Ashley Fitch letter discussed during the settlement process.
The Department relayed the following:
 The record is closed for comment, so OSHA cannot consider any further comments in making its decisions on any final rule.
 OSHA has reviewed the comments and will make its decision based on those comments.
 Details regarding the timing of this rulemaking should appear in the Spring Regulatory Agenda when it is published.
 OSHA will look into the status of the Ashley Fitch letter discussed during the settlement process.


We will report any problems and take necessary actions.

Water users should report any unusual odors, coloration, or other
problems by calling our hotline at [insert number].

1-11: How do you normally know the water is safe to drink?

We continuously test the water for safety.

The law requires us to check water safety daily.

We continually meet or do better than water quality standards set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Testing is done in partnership with the local health department.

The water utility and the local health department have experts on staff
with specialized knowledge of testing procedures.

Our experts test the water daily.

We will inform you when testing shows that the water is safe to drink
and use.

We will provide updates through the media.

We also post updates on water quality on our Web site at [insert Web
address].

People can also call our telephone hotline for updates at [insert
number].

2-1: What happened?

Terrorists contaminated part of the water system with [insert biological
agent].

People have reported gastrointestinal illness.

[Insert biological agent] causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but it
is generally not life threatening.

If you are experiencing symptoms, please seek immediate medical
attention.

We have contained the contamination [insert map showing system and
indicating affected area].

The affected area has been isolated from the rest of the water system.

Sampling for additional contaminants is currently being performed.

Additional public announcements will be made as more information becomes
available.

We recommend people living in this area [insert boundaries] boil their
water.

Bring your water to a rolling boil for [insert number] minutes and let
cool before drinking.

Fact sheets and other information are available on the following web
site [insert web site] or at our toll-free telephone line [insert
telephone number].

Alternative drinking water is available at [insert address of location].

2-2: What can you tell us about this contamination event?

There has been an intentional contamination of the water system.

We are currently working with local law enforcement and the FBI in
response to this event.

We know the location of the point of introduction [insert location] and
are currently working to define the area affected.

We are also working to sample our entire system for indication of other
areas that may be contaminated.

Most people infected with this bacterium will have mild to moderate
illness.

[Insert biological agent] infection can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

The very young and old and people with weakened immune systems are
typically most at risk.

If people are having symptoms, they should consult their physicians.

We have issued a “Do Not Use” notice in response.

“Do Not Use” means do not use the water for drinking, bathing, or
cooking. It is safe to flush toilets.

We are recommending the use of alternative sources (such as bottled
water) until we lift the “Do Not Use” notice.

We are working to contain and clean up this contamination and will
provide more information as soon as it becomes available.

2-3: Do you know exactly where the contaminant is within the drinking
water system?

We know the source of the contamination.

The police and FBI have identified a location in the [insert name]
neighborhood where the contaminant was introduced.

The police are currently treating this contamination event as an act of
terrorism.

Evidence collected at the scene confirms that the source of the water
contamination came from this location.

We are currently working to clearly define the area affected.

We are sampling and analyzing the water system around that location.

We are looking at the water distribution system to specifically define
the affected area.

Sample results can be expected from the laboratory within 48 hours.

At this time, illness has been reported only in this area [insert
boundaries].

In addition to the localized sampling, we are sampling throughout the
system for evidence of contamination.

Preliminary water quality testing indicates that this contamination has
not spread throughout the system.

If you have questions as to whether or not you may be affected by this
event, please call our 24-hour hotline at [insert number].

2-4: How did public health find out there was contamination?

RODS – our public health surveillance system – showed a higher than
normal number of illnesses in the community.

The Real-time Outbreak Disease Surveillance (RODS) system examines
emergency department data from area hospitals and over-the-counter drug
sales.

Recent RODS data have shown an increase in the number of emergency room
patients with diarrhea and gastrointestinal symptoms.

RODS data have also shown an increase in the sale of over-the-counter
anti-diarrheal medications from local drug stores.

Water samples were collected by the water utility.

Samples were collected within the impacted areas.

Samples were collected throughout the distribution system.

Additional sampling and analysis will be conducted as needed.

Further investigation indicates that the public water system is the
likely source.

The health department interviewed patients to investigate the cause of
their illness.

Clinical laboratory tests supported the diagnosis.

The health department worked with the water department to verify the
cases occurred within the water department’s service area.

2-5: Can people in the affected area use the water at all (bathing,
washing dishes, making coffee)?

If you live in the affected area (see map), your water may still contain
[insert biological agent].

This bacterium can cause illness when people come in direct contact with
it.

The “Do Not Use” notice is based on taking a conservative stance to
protect against any resulting illness.

The protection of public health and safety is the basis for all aspects
of this advisory and response.

This should not affect fire fighting.

The fire department has informed us that they will continue to use this
water as needed to fight fires.

Bacteriological contamination of this type does not prohibit its use for
fire-fighting purposes.

Fire protection will continue during the emergency.

People should avoid direct contact with this water at this time.

People in this area are advised to not drink, cook, bathe, give to pets,
or otherwise use the water where personal contact may occur.

We are working as quickly as possible to resolve this issue and restore
full use of the drinking water system in the affected areas.

We will inform you of any change in the use advisory.

2-6: What are the health effects associated with exposure to [insert
biological agent]

[Insert agent] is a bacteria that affects the gastrointestinal system.

Frequent hand washing will help control the spread of [insert agent].

The water utility has treated the water with higher but safe levels of
chlorine to kill the [insert agent].

Use alcohol-based hand cleaners until the water is safe to drink.

Symptoms will generally last for 7 to 10 days.

Primary symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

People with symptoms should contact their health care providers for
treatment information.

People can call the public health hotline at [insert number] for more
information about [insert biological contaminant].

[Insert agent] does not typically cause long-term health effects.

[Insert agent] is generally not life threatening.

The most vulnerable groups include small children, the elderly, and
people with weak immune systems.

[Insert biological contaminant] infection is treatable by [insert
treatment].

2-7: How did the city find out there was contamination?

Hospital reports from [insert names of hospitals] indicate higher
numbers of cases of ill patients than normal.

[Insert number] hospitals have reported a total of [insert number] cases
during a [insert number]-day period.

The number of hospital patients with gastrointestinal symptoms is well
above normal.

The reports were provided to the health department as part of the
community’s medical tracking system.

The health department identified [insert biological contaminant] in the
water system as the cause.

The health department conducted interviews with ill patients to
determine the cause.

The health department’s investigation also included laboratory tests.

The health department contacted the water authorities and indicated
there may be a waterborne problem.

The water utility reports [insert biological contaminant] in samples
collected from the water system.

The water utility initiated testing after notification from the health
department.

The water utility is identifying impacted areas.

The water utility will continue to sample and test the water, and we
will keep you posted.

2-8: How or where can people in the affected area get safe water?

Water is being made available to households in the affected area [insert
boundaries].

The city is setting up distribution centers for the affected area.

We are able to distribute [insert number] gallons of water per person.

Disabled or other individuals who cannot get to a distribution center
should call [insert number] for assistance.

Hospitals in the affected area will have supplies of safe drinking
water.

The water utility has arranged for the provision of water treatment
units for the hospital system.

People should not go to a hospital for their household’s supply of
emergency water.

Health clinics in the area are also receiving supplies of emergency
drinking water.

Please follow the “Do Not Use” drinking water order.

People are not to use the water for cooking, bathing, or any other
personal contact uses, including for pets.

Ongoing samples of the water system are being taken.

We will let you know when the water is again safe to use.

2-9: How did this happen?

A terrorist group has claimed responsibility.

Police found a note at [insert location].

The group who left the note is on the FBI watch list.

The investigation to find the perpetrators is ongoing.

Terrorists introduced the bacteria into the location’s plumbing
system.

Police found equipment at the location.

Laboratory results verify traces of [insert bacterial agent] in
containers near the equipment.

Initial tests by the water utility confirm traces of [insert bacterial
agent] in the water system in the vicinity of this location.

Authorities have found the contamination source.

Residents reported suspicious activities in and around this location.

Equipment at the location is consistent with this kind of attack.

Fact sheets related to [insert biological agent].

Appendix K

Copy of 60 Day Federal Register Notice

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0313; FRL-  ]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment
Request; Critical Public Information Needs during Drinking Water
Emergencies (New); EPA ICR No. 2322.01, OMB Control No. 2080-NEW

AGENCY:	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:	Notice

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 for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).  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 [insert date 60 days
after publication in the Federal Register]..

ADDRESSES:  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0313  by one of the following methods:

www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.

    	•	Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
	•	Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Mail: Office of Research & Development Docket, Environmental Protection
Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20460.

Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West
Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.
 Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.

Instructions:  Direct your comments to Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0313.  EPA's policy is that all comments received will
be included in the public docket without change and may be made
available online at 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 www.regulations.gov or
e-mail.  The www.regulations.gov website 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
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/dockets

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Scott Minamyer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mail Code NG-16, Environmental Protection Agency, 26
West Martin Luther King Drive; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-ORD-2009-0313, which is available for   SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1
online viewing at www.regulations.gov,   SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 or in
person viewing at the ORD Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC.  The EPA/DC
Public Reading Room   SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number
for the ORD Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Use 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 Feedback 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:

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

Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information

Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected

Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to
respond

 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 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 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?

Affected entities:  Entities potentially affected by this action are
municipal water utility managers and members of the public participating
in focus groups.

Title:  Critical Public Information Needs during Drinking Water
Emergencies (New)

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2322.01, OMB Control No. 2080-NEW.

ICR status:  This ICR is for a new information collection activity.  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: EPA is collecting this information as part of a formative
research study to identify critical information the public will need
from water utilities and other decision-makers during a crisis event
impacting drinking water.  The research will probe consumers’ and
water sector professionals’ beliefs, opinions, and knowledge about
water security risks to assist public officials in planning effective
crisis communication strategies for such emergencies.  Good
communication can rally support, calm fears, provide needed
instructions, and encourage cooperative behaviors.

Study participants will also provide feedback on the effectiveness of
draft sample messages previously developed by EPA in consultation with
subject matter experts from water utilities, public health, emergency
response, law enforcement, and water trade/professional organizations.
Voluntary participants for this one-time study will include water
utility managers, public information officers, and members of the public
who consume drinking water supplied by water utilities.  Confidentiality
of responses from respondents will be assured by using an independent
contractor to collect the information, enacting procedures to prevent
unauthorized access to respondent data, and preventing public disclosure
of the responses of individual participants.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden
for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.7 hours per
response.  Burden is defined as 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: 52 water utility
professional staff and 128 members of the public participating in focus
group discussions

	Frequency of response:  Once.

Estimated total average number of burden hours for each respondent:  1
hour for water utility professional staff and 2 hours for members of the
public participating in focus group discussions

	Estimated total annual respondent burden hours: 308 hours.

Estimated total annual costs: $1,380.46.  This includes an estimated
burden cost of $1,380.46 for participating water utility professional
staff and $0 for members of the public participating in focus group
discussions and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or
maintenance and operational costs.

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: ________________

__________________________________

Cynthia Sonich-Mullin, Acting Director

National Homeland Security Research Center

Office of Research and Development

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0015 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0016; FRL-9506-5]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collections;
Comment Request; State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) and Federal
Operating Permit Program (Renewal)

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 the EPA is planning
to submit a request to renew two existing approved Information
Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The two ICRs are scheduled to expire on April 30, 2012. Before
submitting the two ICRs to OMB for review and approval, the EPA is
soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collections as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 13, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2004-0015 (for the part 70 state program) or Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2004-0016 (for the part 71 Federal program), by one of the
following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention: Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0015 (for Part 70) or Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-
0016 (for Part 71). Please include a total of two copies.
     Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Such
deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.

    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2004-0015 for the ICR renewal for the part 70 state permitting program
or EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0016 for the ICR renewal for the part 71 Federal
(EPA) permitting program. The 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 email. The http://www.regulations.gov Web
site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means the EPA will not
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the
body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to the EPA
without going through http://www.regulations.gov, your email 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, the 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 the EPA cannot read your comment
due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification,
the 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 the
EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Herring, Air Quality Policy
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (C504-05),
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How can I access the docket and/or submit comments?

    The EPA has established a public docket for the Part 70 ICR renewal
under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0015 and a public docket for the
Part 71 ICR renewal under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0016, which are
available for online viewing at http://www.regulations.gov, or in
person viewing at the Air and Radiation 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 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Public Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    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 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 the EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the 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, the EPA is requesting comments
from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples
of specific additional efforts that the 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 the 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 the 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 does this apply to?

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which

must apply for and obtain an operating permit under title V of the
Clean Air Act (Act). These, in general, include sources which are
defined as ``major'' under any title of the Act.
    Title: Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) and Part 71
Federal Operating Permit Program (Renewal).
    ICR number: For the Part 70 regulations, EPA ICR No. 1587.12 and
OMB Control No. 2060-0243. For the Part 71 regulations, EPA ICR No.
1713.10 and OMB Control No. 2060-0336.
    ICR status: The two ICRs are both scheduled to expire on April 30,
2012.
    Abstract: Title V of the Act requires states to develop and
implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that
fall under any Act definition of ``major'' and certain other non-major
sources that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act
further requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the
minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs, to
oversee implementation of the state programs, and to operate a federal
operating permits program in areas not subject to an approved state
program. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information request unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers
for the EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48
CFR chapter 15. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the
state operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 70 and the EPA
regulations setting forth the requirements for the federal (EPA)
operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 71. The part 70 program is
designed to be implemented primarily by state and local permitting
authorities in all areas where they have jurisdiction. The part 71
program is designed to be implemented primarily by the EPA in all areas
where state and local agencies do not have jurisdiction, such as Indian
Country and offshore beyond states' seaward boundaries.
    In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source
subject to either of the permitting programs, the applicant must
conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and
prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that
their project meets all applicable statutory and regulatory
requirements. Specific activities and requirements are listed and
described in the Supporting Statements for the two ICRs.
    State and local agencies under part 70 and the EPA (or a delegate
agency) under part 71 review permit applications, provide for public
review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all
technical factors and public input, and review information submittals
required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, under part 70,
the EPA reviews certain actions of the state and local agencies and
provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being
adequately implemented and enforced. Under part 71, the EPA reviews
certain actions and performs oversight for any delegate agency,
consistent with the terms of a delegation agreement. Consequently,
information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources
to receive permits, and for Federal, state, and local permitting
agencies to adequately review the permit applications and thereby
properly administer and manage the program.
    Since the previous renewal of this ICR, the EPA has promulgated two
changes to the part 70 and 71 regulations: the Flexible Air Permits
rule and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Tailoring rule. The first rule
provides a mechanism for sources to establish provisions in their
operating permits that result in fewer permit revisions necessary
during the term of the permit. The second rule establishes levels where
GHG emissions trigger permitting requirements. The information
collection requirements for these regulatory revisions were approved by
OMB after the approval of the 2007 ICR renewal and those approved
changes are included and updated in these ICR renewals. Also, the
previous part 71 ICR renewal identifed the EPA as the sole permitting
authority, while this part 71 renewal identifies the EPA and one
delegate agency, the Navajo Nation, as permitting authorities (the EPA
continues to serve as a permitting authority in all areas, while the
delegate agency serves as a permitting authority in a limited portion
of Indian country).
    Information that is collected is handled according to the EPA's
policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B--
Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2). See also
section 114(c) of the Act.
    Burden Statement: 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; 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 annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for the
collection of information under parts 70 and part 71 is broken down as
follows:

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          Type of permit action               Part 70         Part 71
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Permitting Authority:
    Number of Sources...................          15,940             174
Burden Hours per Response:
    Sources.............................             250             215
    Permitting Authority................              84              94
Total Annual Burden Hours:
    Sources.............................       3,977,118          37,413
    Permitting Authority................       1,334,766       1,318 \a\
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Any minor discrepencies are due to rounding.
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\a\ Only delegate agency burden is shown for part 71.

    Respondents/Affected Entities: Industrial plants (sources); state,
local, and tribal permitting authorities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: For part 70, there are 15,940
sources and 112 state and local permitting authorities. For part 71,
there are 174 industry sources and 1 tribal delegate permitting
authority (the EPA serves as

a permitting authority but is not a respondent).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: For part 70, the total annual burden
for sources and state and local permitting authorities is 5,311,884
hours and the total annual cost is $226,736,622. For part 71, the total
annual burden for sources and the one delegate agency (tribal) is
38,731 hours and the total annual cost is $1,865,183.

Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    Since the last renewal of the part 70 ICR (in 2007), there is a
decrease of 214 thousand hours (or about a 4 percent decrease) of
annual respondent burden. This change is primarily due to an updated
estimate of the number of permits expected compared to the last ICR
renewal. To a lesser extent, this decrease is due to reduced permit
renewal activity related to implementation of the Flexible Permits
rule. Although the GHG Tailoring rule increased the number of source
respondents by 552, the increase in burden was more than offset by the
decrease in burden from the updated estimate of the number of permits
and the decreased burden from the implementation of the Flexible Air
Permits rule. Also, the annual per respondent burden has changed very
little since the last part 70 ICR renewal (248 hours previously
compared to the new estimate of 250 hours or about a 1 percent
increase).
    Since the last renewal of the part 71 ICR (in 2007), there is an
increase of 10 thousand hours of total annual respondent burden (about
a 36 percent increase). This is primarily due to an updated estimate of
the number of permits expected (123 permits in the prior renewal versus
174 permits in this renewal or a 42 percent increase), which is due to
increased energy development (oil and gas exploration and alternative
energy development) in offshore areas under the EPA jurisdiction. In
the current part 71 renewal, the Flexible Air Permits rule and the GHG
Tailoring rule result in nearly offseting decreases and increases in
burden. Also, even though the total annual burden has increased
compared to the prior ICR renewal, the annual per source burden has
decreased by about 3 percent.

What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    The 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, the EPA
will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICRs 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: December 8, 2011.
Mary E. Henigin,
Acting Office Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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