[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65386-65387]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25814]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPA-2007-0042; FRL-10002-57-OLEM]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; The
National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan
Regulation, Subpart J (40 CFR 300.900) (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an
information collection request (ICR), ``The National Oil and Hazardous
Substance Pollution Contingency Plan Regulation, Subpart J (40 CFR
300.900)'' (EPA ICR No. 1664.12, OMB Control No. 2050-0141) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is
soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed
information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension
of the ICR, which is currently approved through October 31, 2020. An
Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 27, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPA-
2007-0042, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method) or
by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail
Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Hoffman, Office of Emergency
Management, Regulations Implementation Division (5104A), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.), EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the
accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: This Information Collection Request (ICR) renewal
supports activities to implement the National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Subpart J (40 CFR
300.900), ``Use of Dispersants and Other Chemicals.''
    The use of bioremediation agents, dispersants, surface washing
agents, surface collecting agents and miscellaneous oil spill control
agents in response to oil spills in U.S. waters or adjoining shorelines
is governed by Subpart J of the NCP regulation (40 CFR 300.900).
Subpart J requirements include criteria for listing oil spill
mitigating agents on the NCP Product Schedule, hereafter referred to as
the Schedule. EPA's regulation, which is codified at 40 CFR 300.00,
requires that EPA prepare a schedule of ``dispersants, other chemicals,
and other spill mitigating devices and substances, if any, that may be
used in carrying out the NCP.'' The Schedule is required by section
311(d)(2)(G) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990. The Schedule is used by Federal On-Scene
Coordinators (FOSCs), Regional Response Teams (RRTs), and Area Planners
to identify spill mitigating agents in preparation for and response to
oil spills.
    Under Subpart J, manufacturers who want to add a product to the
Schedule must submit technical product data to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) as stipulated in 40 CFR 300.915.
Subpart J requires the

manufacturer to conduct specific toxicity and effectiveness tests and
submit the corresponding technical product data along with other
detailed information to the EPA Office of Emergency Management, Office
of Land and Emergency Management. For example, a dispersant must exceed
the 50 percent (5 percent) efficacy threshold in order to
be listed on the Schedule. EPA places oil spill mitigating agents on
the Schedule if all the required data are submitted and the product
satisfies all requirements and meets or exceeds testing thresholds. The
Schedule is available to FOSCs, RRTs, and Area Committees for selecting
the most appropriate products to use in various spill scenarios.
    As of June 2016, 117 products were listed on the Schedule. In the
previous ICR renewal, EPA estimated that 11 products per year would be
submitted to EPA for listing on the Schedule during the renewal period.
Over the three-year period covered by the current ICR (2016 through
2019), EPA estimated that a total of 11 products would be listed
annually. Additionally, EPA estimated that approximately 10
manufacturers would submit information to obtain sorbent
certifications. The annual public reporting burden was estimated to be
315 hours. The total annual cost (including labor and non-labor) to
manufacturers under Subpart J was estimated to be $89,590.
    At 40 CFR 300.920(c), respondents may claim certain information in
the technical product data submissions as confidential business
information. EPA will handle such claims pursuant to the provisions in
40 CFR part 2, subpart B. Such information must be submitted separately
from non-confidential information, clearly identified, and clearly
marked ``Confidential Business Information.'' If the applicant fails to
make such a claim at the time of submittal, EPA may make the
information available to the public without further notice.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Respondents include, but are not
limited to, manufacturers of bioremediation agents, dispersants,
surface collecting agents, surface washing agents, miscellaneous oil
spill control agents, and other chemical agents and biological
additives used as countermeasures against oil spills. Affected private
industries can be expected to fall within the following industrial
classifications:
     Manufacturers of industrial inorganic chemicals (SIC 281/
NAICS 325188),
     Manufacturers of industrial organic chemicals (SIC 286/
NAICS 325199), and
     Manufacturers of miscellaneous chemical products (SIC 289/
NAICS 325988).
    Respondent's obligation to respond: A manufacturer who wants their
product to be listed on the Schedule for use as oil spill mitigating
agent in an emergency response to an oil spill must submit certain
mandatory product testing and information to EPA for review for the
product to be listed on the Schedule. (The Schedule is required by
section 311(d)(2)(G) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990).
    Estimated number of respondents: The previous ICR renewal estimated
21 respondents per year, including 10 sorbent product manufacturers.
There were 99 manufacturers and 117 products (27 bioremediation agents,
18 dispersants, 16 miscellaneous oil spill control agents, 54 surface
washing agents, and 2 surface collecting agents) listed on the Schedule
as of June 2016. EPA estimates that manufacturers will apply to list 11
products on the Schedule each year, including 2 bioremediation agents,
3 dispersants, 2 miscellaneous oil spill control agents, 1 surface
collecting agent, and 3 surface washing agents during this ICR renewal
period. In addition, EPA estimates that 10 manufacturers will apply to
list sorbent products (one per manufacturer). Over the three-year
period, EPA anticipates that manufacturers will apply to list a total
of 6 bioremediation agents, 9 dispersants, 6 miscellaneous oil spill
control agents, 3 surface collecting agent, 9 surface washing agents
and 10 sorbents on the Schedule. These figures will be updated as
needed during the 60-day OMB review period.
    Frequency of response: Each manufacturer responds once per product
submittal.
    Total estimated burden: 315 hours (per year). This figure will be
updated as needed during the 60-day OMB review period. Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $89,590 (per year), including $72,450
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. These figures will
be updated with the most recent available wage rates from BLS and to
account for any changes in O&M costs, burden and number of respondents.
    Changes in Estimates: The above burden estimates are based on the
current approved ICR. In the final notice for the renewal ICR, EPA will
publish revised burden estimates based on updates to respondent data
and unit costs. The revised burden estimates may increase or decrease
from the current ICR based on the number of products added to the
Schedule during the past ICR renewal period, and EPA's adjusted
estimates for the number of products the Agency anticipates may be
added to the Schedule during the upcoming ICR renewal period. Any
change in burden will be described and explained in this section when
the updated ICR Supporting Statement is completed during the 60-day OMB
review period.

    Dated: November 18, 2019.
Reggie Cheatham,
Director, Office of Emergency Management.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 44609]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18445]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP12-874-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: 2012-07-19 NCs Concord to be effective 7/20/2012.
    Filed Date: 7/19/12.
    Accession Number: 20120719-5133.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/31/12.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-876-000.
    Applicants: Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C.
    Description: Winter-Time Only Capacity Clarification to be
effective 8/20/2012.
    Filed Date: 7/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20120720-5152.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/1/12.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-877-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: 2012-07-20 NC Cima, Mieco to be effective 7/21/2012.
    Filed Date: 7/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20120720-5153.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/1/12.

    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, and service can be found at:
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other
information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-
8659.

    Dated: July 23, 2012.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.
Deputy Secretary
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 65 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 16830]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06899]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0056; FRL-9960-26-OW]

National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and
Technology: Assumable Waters Subcommittee; Notice of Public Meetings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Subcommittee Meetings.

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SUMMARY: Consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law
92463, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving notice of an
upcoming public meeting of the Assumable Waters Subcommittee convened
under the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and
Technology (NACEPT). The Assumable Waters Subcommittee will provide
advice and recommendations as to how the EPA can best clarify assumable
waters for dredge and fill permit programs pursuant to Clean Water Act
section 404(g)(1). The EPA is undertaking this effort to support states
and tribes that wish to assume the program. Similar to the parent
NACEPT, the subcommittee represents a diversity of interests from
academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and local, State,
and tribal governments.
    Due to unforeseen administrative circumstances, EPA is announcing
this meeting with less than fifteen calendar days' notice. Meeting
agendas and materials will be posted at www.epa.gov/cwa-404/assumable-waters-sub-committee.

DATES: The Assumable Waters Subcommittee will hold a public meeting on:
     April 17, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, at this
Web site: https://cbuilding.zoom.us/j/796981383.

ADDRESSES:
     This is virtual meeting which can be accessed at Web site:
https://cbuilding.zoom.us/j/796981383 and via phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> (US
Toll) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (US Toll). The meeting ID is: 796 981 383.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob B. Strickler, Acting Designated
Federal Officer, via email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by phone: (202)
564-4692, or via postal service at: U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (MC-2388A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or to provide
written comments to the Assumable Waters Subcommittee should be sent to
Jacob B. Strickler via email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by April 10,
2017. The meetings are open to the public, with limited phone lines
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public
wishing to attend should contact Jacob B. Strickler via email at:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by phone at:<PHONE_NUMBER> by April 10,
2017, so we can ensure adequate phone lines are available. Public
comments will be heard beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. EDT or
until all comments have been heard.
    Meeting Access: The agency will strive to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Information regarding accessibility and/
or accommodations for individuals with disabilities should be directed
to Jacob B. Strickler at the email address or phone number listed
above. To ensure adequate time for processing, please make requests for
accommodations at least 5 days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: March 13, 2017.
John Goodin,
Acting Director, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds.
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