[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49287-49295]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23062]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 770

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0245; FRL-9962-84]
RIN 2070-AK36

Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission
Standards for Composite Wood Products

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action on a revision to the
formaldehyde standards for composite wood products final rule,
published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2016. The revision
will update multiple voluntary consensus standards that have been
updated, superseded, or withdrawn since publication of the notices of
proposed rulemaking on June 10, 2013 and will amend an existing
regulatory provision regarding the correlation of quality control test
methods.

DATES: This final rule is effective on December 11, 2017 without
further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by
November 9, 2017. If EPA receives adverse comment, the Agency will
publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the
public that the rule will not take effect. The incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved
by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 11, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0245, is available at
http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The 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 (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional

information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Erik Winchester, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-6450; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be affected by this direct final rule if you manufacture
(including import), sell, supply, offer for sale, test, or work with
certification firms that certify hardwood plywood, medium-density
fiberboard, particleboard, and/or products containing these composite
wood materials in the United States. The following list of North
American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended
to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine
whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities
may include:
     Veneer, plywood, and engineered wood product manufacturing
(NAICS code 3212).
     Manufactured home (mobile home) manufacturing (NAICS code
321991).
     Prefabricated wood building manufacturing (NAICS code
321992).
     Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS code
337).
     Furniture merchant wholesalers (NAICS code 42321).
     Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant
wholesalers (NAICS code 42331).
     Other construction material merchant wholesalers (NAICS
code 423390), e.g., merchant wholesale distributors of manufactured
homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings.
     Furniture stores (NAICS code 4421).
     Building material and supplies dealers (NAICS code 4441).
     Manufactured (mobile) home dealers (NAICS code 45393).
     Motor home manufacturing (NAICS code 336213).
     Travel trailer and camper manufacturing (NAICS code
336214).
     Recreational vehicle (RV) dealers (NAICS code 441210).
     Recreational vehicle merchant wholesalers (NAICS code
423110).
     Engineering services (NAICS code 541330).
     Testing laboratories (NAICS code 541380).
     Administrative management and general management
consulting services (NAICS code 541611).
     All other professional, scientific, and technical services
(NAICS code 541990).
     All other support services (NAICS code 561990).
     Business associations (NAICS code 813910).
     Professional organizations (NAICS code 813920).
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
action, please consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. Background

A. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is updating the references for multiple voluntary consensus
standards that were incorporated by reference in the December 12, 2016
formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule
because they have been updated, superseded, and/or withdrawn by their
respective organization. Table 1 in this Unit outlines only the
voluntary consensus standards being addressed in this rulemaking and
their respective updated versions. All other standards in the
formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule
will continue to be incorporated by reference as they appear in that
final rule, and any future versions would be considered in a later
rulemaking.

            Table 1--Voluntary Consensus Standards Comparison
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                                                        Update to be
 Current standard established         Status       promulgated effective
 by final rule  (81 FR 89674)                        December 11, 2017
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ANSI/AITC A190.1-2002 American  Updated version..  ANSI A190.1-2017
 National Standard for                              Standard for Wood
 Structural Glued Laminated                         Products--Structural
 Timber \1\.                                        Glued Laminated
                                                    Timber.\1\
ANSI A208.1-2009 American       Updated version..  ANSI A208.1-2016
 National Standard for                              American National
 Particleboard.                                     Standard for
                                                    Particleboard.
ANSI A208.2-2009 American       Updated version..  ANSI A208.2-2016
 National Standard for Medium                       American National
 Density Fiberboard for                             Standard for Medium
 Interior Applications.                             Density Fiberboard
                                                    for Interior
                                                    Applications.
ANSI-HPVA HP-1-2009 American    Updated version..  ANSI-HPVA HP-1-2016
 National Standard for                              American National
 Hardwood and Decorative                            Standard for
 Plywood.                                           Hardwood and
                                                    Decorative Plywood.
ASTM D5055-05 Standard          Updated version..  ASTM D5055-16
 Specification for                                  Standard
 Establishing and Monitoring                        Specification for
 Structural Capacities of                           Establishing and
 Prefabricated Wood I-Joists.                       Monitoring
                                                    Structural
                                                    Capacities of
                                                    Prefabricated Wood I-
                                                    Joists.
ASTM D5456-06 Standard          Updated version..  ASTM D5456-14b
 Specification for Evaluation                       Standard
 of Structural Composite                            Specification for
 Lumber Products.                                   Evaluation of
                                                    Structural Composite
                                                    Lumber Products.
ASTM D5582-00 Standard Test     Updated version..  ASTM D5582-14
 Method for Determining                             Standard Test Method
 Formaldehyde Levels from Wood                      for Determining
 Products Using a Desiccator.                       Formaldehyde Levels
                                                    from Wood Products
                                                    Using a Desiccator.
ASTM D6007-02 Standard Test     Updated version..  ASTM D6007-14
 Method for Determining                             Standard Test Method
 Formaldehyde Concentrations                        for Determining
 in Air from Wood Products                          Formaldehyde
 Using a Small-Scale Chamber.                       Concentrations in
                                                    Air from Wood
                                                    Products Using a
                                                    Small-Scale Chamber.
ASTM E1333-10 Standard Test     Updated version..  ASTM E1333-14
 Method for Determining                             Standard Test Method
 Formaldehyde Concentration in                      for Determining
 Air and Emission Rates from                        Formaldehyde
 Wood Products Using a Large                        Concentration in Air
 Chamber.                                           and Emission Rates
                                                    from Wood Products
                                                    Using a Large
                                                    Chamber.
BS EN 717-2: 1995 Wood-based    Withdrawn,         BS EN ISO 12460-
 panels--Determination of        superseded by BS   3:2015 Wood-based
 formaldehyde release--Part 2:   EN ISO 12460-      panels--Determinatio
 Formaldehyde release by the     3:2015.            n of formaldehyde
 gas analysis method.                               release. Part 3: Gas
                                                    analysis method.

BS EN 120: 1992 Wood-based      Withdrawn,         BS EN ISO 12460-
 panels. Determination of        superseded by BS   5:2015 Wood-based
 formaldehyde content--          EN ISO 12460-      panels--Determinatio
 Extraction method called the    5:2015.            n of formaldehyde
 perforator method.                                 release. Part 5:
                                                    Extraction method
                                                    (called the
                                                    perforator method).
JIS A1460:2001(E) Building      Updated version..  JIS A1460:2015
 boards-determination of                            Determination of the
 formaldehyde emission--                            emission of
 Desiccator method.                                 formaldehyde from
                                                    building boards--
                                                    Desiccator method.
PS-1-07 Structural Plywood....  Updated version..  PS-1-09 Structural
                                                    Plywood.
PS-2-04 Performance Standard    Updated version..  PS-2-10 Performance
 for Wood-Based Structural-Use                      Standard for Wood-
 Panels.                                            Based Structural-Use
                                                    Panels.
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\1\ Note that the ANSI/AITC 190.1-2002 Standard is no longer under the
  American Institute of Timber Construction purview in its 2017 version,
  and is now an APA--the Engineered Wood Association managed standard.

    EPA intends to adopt all of the updated versions of the standards
referenced in Table 1 at this time. Any future versions or updates to
withdrawn/superseded standards will be announced by EPA through a
separate Federal Register document with opportunity for public comment.
    Additionally, EPA is updating the existing reference in the
regulatory text from International Organization for Standardization
(ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17020: 1998(E)--
Conformity assessment--Requirements for the operation of various types
of bodies performing inspection (i.e., ISO/IEC 17020: 1998) to the 2012
version of this standard that was previously incorporated by reference
(i.e., ISO/IEC 17020:2012(E)). ISO/IEC 17020:2012(E) was approved for
incorporation by reference, but not all of the existing references were
updated to reflect the new version.
    EPA is also revising Sec.  770.20(d)(2)(i) to state that the Agency
will allow the correlation of the tests conducted through the quality
control methods listed in Sec.  770.20(b) to either ASTM E1333-14 or,
upon a showing of equivalence, ASTM D6007-14 test chamber tests. The
California Air Resources Board (CARB) under its Air Toxic Control
Measure has approved the use of ASTM D6007-14 test chambers that have
previously shown equivalence under Sec.  770.20(d) to an ASTM E1333-14
test chamber to be correlated to other mill quality control method
tests listed in Sec.  770.20(b). According to CARB staff, this is the
commonly used method for conducting correlation between test methods
based on the greater availability of ASTM D6007-14 test chambers.
Several third-party certifiers, regulated entities and their
associations expressed the importance of allowing mill quality control
tests to be correlated to ASTM D6007 test chambers. EPA agrees that
significant disruptions would occur, including testing and TSCA Title
VI product certification capacity shortfalls, if the correlation of
mill quality control tests were allowed only through the use of ASTM
E1333-14 test chambers. Based on consultations with CARB staff,
allowing correlation to be established through the use of ASTM D6007-14
test chambers in addition to the ASTM E1333-14 test chambers does not
result in a decrease in testing reliability and yields comparable
results if the ASTM D6007 test chambers have shown equivalence to the
ASTM E1333 test chambers. To maintain consistency with this revision,
EPA is also updating the definition of quality control limit (QCL) to
allow for the use of the ASTM E1333 test chamber, or, upon showing
equivalence, the ASTM D6007 test chamber.
    1. Direct Final Rule. Following the publication of the original
notices of proposed rulemaking (see 78 FR 34796 and 78 FR 34820) and
subsequent promulgation of EPA's final rule addressing formaldehyde
emission standards for composite wood products (81 FR 89674), multiple
voluntary consensus standards that were incorporated by reference have
been updated or withdrawn and superseded. EPA will incorporate by
reference current versions of the voluntary consensus standards
assembled by:
     APA--the Engineered Wood Association,
     Composite Panel Association (CPA),
     American National Standards Institute (ANSI),
     American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM),
     International Organization for Standardization (ISO),
     Japanese Standards Association (JIS), and
     National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) into
the regulations at 40 CFR part 770.
    EPA is specifically updating the voluntary consensus standards in
the formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final
rule to reflect the current editions that are in-use by regulated
entities and industry stakeholders. EPA believes that this action is
warranted to facilitate regulated entities using the most up-to-date
voluntary consensus standards to comply with the final rule.
    2. Proposed Rule. EPA believes that the proposed amendment is non-
controversial and does not expect to receive any relevant adverse
comments. However, in addition to this direct final rule, elsewhere in
this issue of the Federal Register, EPA is promulgating the amendment
as a notice of proposed rulemaking. If EPA receives no relevant adverse
comment, the Agency will not take further action on the proposed rule
and the direct final rule will become effective as provided in this
action. If EPA receives relevant adverse comment, the Agency will
publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the
public that this direct final action will not take effect. EPA would
then address all relevant adverse public comments in a response to
comments document in a subsequent final rule, based on the proposed
rule.

B. What is the agency's authority for taking this action?

    These regulations are established under authority of Section 601 of
TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2697.

III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Additional information about these statutes and Executive Orders
can be found at http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

    This action is not a significant regulatory action and was
therefore not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563.

B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing Regulations and Controlling
Regulatory Costs

    This action is not an Executive Order 13771 regulatory action
because this action is not significant under Executive Order 12866.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    This action does not impose any new information collection burden
under the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., because it does not create any
new reporting or recordkeeping obligations. OMB has previously approved
the information collection activities contained in the existing
regulations and has assigned OMB control number 2070-0185.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that this action will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the RFA, 5
U.S.C. 601 et seq. In making this determination, the impact of concern
is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities. An agency
may certify that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities if the rule relieves regulatory
burden, has no net burden or otherwise has a positive economic effect
on the small entities subject to the rule. This rule updates the
voluntary consensus standards that were incorporated by reference in
the final rule to the most current versions. The updated versions of
the standards are substantially similar to the previous versions. EPA
expects that many small entities are already complying with the updated
versions of the standards listed in Table 1. This action would relieve
these entities of the burden of having to also demonstrate compliance
with outdated versions of these standards. This action will relieve or
have no net regulatory burden for directly regulated small entities.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain any unfunded mandate as described in
UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any state,
local or tribal governments or the private sector.

F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132. It will not have substantial direct effects on
the states, on the relationship between the national government and the
states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.

G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications as specified in
Executive Order 13175. This final rule will not impose substantial
direct compliance costs on Indian tribal governments. Thus, Executive
Order 13175 does not apply to this action.

H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it does
not concern an environmental health risk or safety risk. This action is
not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it is not economically
significant as defined in Executive Order 12866, and because EPA does
not believe the environmental health or safety risks addressed by this
action present a disproportionate risk to children. As addressed in
Unit II.A., this action would not materially alter the final rule as
published, and will update existing voluntary consensus standards
incorporated by reference in the final rule, to their current versions.

I. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211, because it is
not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

J. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    This action involves technical standards, many of which EPA is
directed to use by TSCA Title VI. Technical standards identified in the
statute have been updated since publication of the original notice of
proposed rulemaking (78 FR 34795) by the technical standard management
bodies which antiquates the statute required versions. Pursuant to
NTTAA section 12(d), 15 U.S.C. 272 note, EPA has reviewed the updated
versions of the technical standards published in the final rule (81 FR
89674) and determined them to be appropriate, and readily available for
use by regulated entities.
    EPA is updating voluntary consensus standards originally published
in the final rule (81 FR 89674) as issued by ASTM International, ANSI,
APA, HPVA, NIST, BSI, and JIS. Copies of the standards referenced in
the regulatory text have been placed in the docket for this rule.
Additionally, each of these standards is available for inspection at
the OPPT Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA,
West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC
Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number
of the EPA/DC Public Reading room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone
number for the OPPT Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. The following voluntary
consensus standards are being updated:
    a. APA, CPA, and HPVA standards. Copies of these standards may be
obtained from the specific publisher, as noted below, or from the
American National Standards Institute, 1899 L Street NW., 11th Floor,
Washington, DC 20036, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>, or at http://ansi.org. Note that ANSI/APA A190.1-2017 is published by APA--the
Engineered Wood Association, ANSI A208.1-2016 and ANSI A208.2-2016 are
published by the Composite Panel Association, and ANSI ANSI/HPVA-HP-1-
2016 is published by the Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association.
    1. ANSI/APA A190.1-2017, Structural Glued Laminated Timber. This
standard describes minimum requirements for the manufacture and
production of structural glued laminated timber, including size
tolerances, grade combinations, lumber, adhesives, and appearance
grades.
    2. ANSI A208.1-2016, American National Standard, Particleboard.
This standard describes the requirements and test methods for
dimensional tolerances, physical and mechanical properties and
formaldehyde emissions for particleboard, along with methods of
identifying products conforming to the standard.
    3. ANSI A208.2-2016, American National Standard, Medium Density
Fiberboard (MDF) for Interior Applications. This standard describes the
requirements and test methods for dimensional tolerances, physical and
mechanical properties and formaldehyde emissions for MDF, along with
methods of identifying products conforming to the standard.
    4. ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2016, American National Standard for Hardwood and
Decorative Plywood. This standard details the specific requirements for
all face, back, and inner ply grades of hardwood plywood as well as
formaldehyde emission limits, moisture content, tolerances, sanding,
and grade marking.
    b. ASTM materials. Copies of these materials may be obtained from
ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., P.O. Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA

19428-2959, or by calling (877) 909-ASTM, or at http://www.astm.org.
    1. ASTM E1333-14, Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air
and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber. This test
method measures the formaldehyde concentration in air and emission rate
from wood products containing formaldehyde under conditions designed to
simulate product use. The concentration in air and emission rate is
determined in a large chamber under specific test conditions of
temperature and relative humidity. The general procedures are also
intended for testing product combinations at product-loading ratios and
at air-exchange rates typical of the indoor environment.
    2. ASTM D6007-14, Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air
from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber. This test method
measures the formaldehyde concentrations in air from wood products
under defined test conditions of temperature and relative humidity.
Results obtained from this small-scale chamber test method are intended
to be comparable to results obtained testing larger product samples by
the large chamber test method for wood products, Test Method E 1333.
    3. ASTM D5582-14, Determining Formaldehyde Levels from Wood
Products Using a Dessicator. This test method describes a small scale
procedure for measuring formaldehyde emissions potential from wood
products. The formaldehyde level is determined by collecting airborne
formaldehyde in a small distilled water reservoir within a closed
desiccator. The quantity of formaldehyde is determined by a
chromotropic acid test procedure.
    4. ASTM D5456-14b, Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber
Products. This specification describes initial qualification sampling,
mechanical and physical tests, analysis, and design value assignments.
Requirements for a quality-control program and cumulative evaluations
are included to ensure maintenance of allowable design values for the
product.
    5. ASTM D5055-16, Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capacities
of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists. This specification gives procedures for
establishing, monitoring, and reevaluating structural capacities of
prefabricated wood I-joists, such as shear, moment, and stiffness. The
specification also provides procedures for establishing common details
and itemizes certain design considerations specific to wood I-joists.
    c. CEN materials. Copies of these materials are not directly
available from the European Committee for Standardization, but from one
of CEN's National Members, Affiliates, or Partner Standardization
Bodies. To purchase a standard, go to CEN's Web site, http://www.cen.eu, and select ``Products'' for more detailed information.
    1. BS EN 12460-3: 2015, Wood-based Panels--Determination of
Formaldehyde Release [Part 3: Gas Analysis Method]. This British
Version of the European standard describes a procedure for
determination of accelerated formaldehyde release from wood-based
panels.
    2. BS EN 12460-5: 2015, Wood-based Panels--Determination of
Formaldehyde Release [Part 5: Extraction Method (Called the Perforator
Method)]. This British Version of the European standard describes an
extraction method, known as the perforator method, for determining the
formaldehyde content of unlaminated and uncoated wood-based panels.
    d. Japanese Industrial Standards material. Copies of JIS A 1460:
2015, Determination of the Emission of Formaldehyde from Building
Boards--Desiccator Method, English Version, may be obtained from
Japanese Industrial Standards, 1-24, Akasaka 4, Minatoku, Tokyo 107-
8440, Japan, or by calling +81-3-3583-8000, or at http://www.jsa.or.jp.
This method describes a method for testing formaldehyde emissions from
construction boards by measuring the concentration of formaldehyde
absorbed in distilled or deionized water from samples of a specified
surface area placed in a glass desiccator for 24 hours.
    e. NIST materials. Copies of these materials may be obtained from
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by calling
(800) 553-6847 or from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). To
purchase a NIST publication you must have the order number. Order
numbers may be obtained from the Public Inquiries Unit at (301) 975-
NIST. Mailing address: Public Inquiries Unit, NIST, 100 Bureau Dr.,
Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070. If you have a GPO stock number,
you can purchase printed copies of NIST publications from GPO. GPO
orders may be mailed to: U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box
979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, placed by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>
(DC Area only:<PHONE_NUMBER>), or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>. Additional
information is available online at: http://www.nist.gov.
    1. PS 1-09, Structural Plywood. This standard describes the
principal types and grades of structural plywood, covering the wood
species, veneer grading, adhesive bonds, panel construction and
workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, marking, moisture content and
packaging of structural plywood intended for construction and
industrial uses. Test methods to determine compliance and a glossary of
trade terms and definitions are included, as is a quality certification
program involving inspection, sampling, and testing of products
identified as complying with this standard by qualified testing
agencies.
    2. PS 2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use
Panels. This standard covers performance requirements, adhesive bond
performance, panel construction and workmanship, dimensions and
tolerances, marking, and moisture content of structural-use panels,
such as plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board (OSB), structural
particle board, and composite panels. The standard includes test
methods, a glossary of trade terms and definitions, and a quality
certification program involving inspection, sampling, and testing of
products for qualification under the standard.

K. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    EPA has determined that the human health or environmental risk
addressed by this action will not have potential disproportionately
high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority,
low-income or indigenous populations, as specified in Executive Order
12898. As addressed in Unit II.A., this action would not materially
alter the final rule as published, and will update existing voluntary
consensus standards incorporated by reference in the final rule, to
their current versions.

L. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    This action is subject to the CRA, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., and the
EPA will submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to the
Comptroller General of the United States.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 770

    Environmental protection, Formaldehyde, Incorporation by reference,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Third-party certification,
Toxic substances, Wood.

    Dated: October 12, 2017.
E. Scott Pruitt,
Administrator.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 40, chapter I,
subchapter

R, of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:

PART 770--FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS

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1. The authority citation for part 770 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2697(d).

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2. In Sec.  770.1, paragraphs (c)(3), (4), (5), (7), and (8) are
revised to read as follows:

Sec.  770.1  Scope and applicability.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Structural plywood, as specified in PS 1-09, Structural Plywood
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (4) Structural panels, as specified in PS 2-10, Performance
Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (5) Structural composite lumber, as specified in ASTM D5456-14b,
Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber
Products (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    (7) Glued laminated lumber, as specified in ANSI A190.1-2017,
Standard for Wood Products--Structural Glued Laminated Timber
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (8) Prefabricated wood I-joists, as specified in ASTM D5055-16,
Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural
Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *

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3. In Sec.  770.3:
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a. In the terms ``EPA TSCA Title VI Product Accreditation Body or EPA
TSCA Title VI Product AB'' and ``TPC laboratory'', remove ``1998(E)''
and add in its place ``2012(E)''; and
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b. Revise the terms ``Hardboard,'' ``Hardwood plywood,'' ``Medium-
density fiberboard,'' ``Particleboard,'' and ``Quality control limit''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  770.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Hardboard means a composite panel composed of cellulosic fibers,
consolidated under heat and pressure in a hot press by: A wet process;
or a dry process that uses a phenolic resin, or a resin system in which
there is no formaldehyde as part of the resin cross-linking structure;
or a wet formed/dry pressed process; and that is commonly or
commercially known, or sold, as hardboard, including any product
conforming to one of the following ANSI standards: Basic Hardboard
(ANSI A135.4-2012) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99),
Prefinished Hardboard Paneling (ANSI A135.5-2012) (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99), Engineered Wood Siding (ANSI A135.6-2012)
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99), or Engineered Wood Trim
(ANSI A135.7-2012) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). There
is a rebuttable presumption that products emitting more than 0.06 ppm
formaldehyde as measured by ASTM E1333-14 (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  770.99) or ASTM D6007-14 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  770.99) are not hardboard.
    Hardwood plywood means a hardwood or decorative panel that is
intended for interior use and composed of (as determined under ANSI/
HPVA HP-1-2016 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99)) an
assembly of layers or plies of veneer, joined by an adhesive with a
lumber core, a particleboard core, a medium-density fiberboard core, a
hardboard core, a veneer core, or any other special core or special
back material. Hardwood plywood does not include military-specified
plywood, curved plywood, or any plywood specified in PS 1-09,
Structural Plywood (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99), or PS
2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). In addition, hardwood
plywood includes laminated products except as provided at Sec.  770.4.
* * * * *
    Medium-density fiberboard means a panel composed of cellulosic
fibers made by dry forming and pressing a resinated fiber mat (as
determined under ANSI A208.2-2016 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
770.99)).
* * * * *
    Particleboard means a panel composed of cellulosic material in the
form of discrete particles (as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or
strands) that are pressed together with resin (as determined under ANSI
A208.1-2016 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99)).
Particleboard does not include any product specified in PS 2-10
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    Quality control limit or QCL means the value from the quality
control method test that is the correlative equivalent to the
applicable emission standard based on the ASTM E1333-14 method
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) or, upon showing
equivalence in accordance with Sec.  770.20(d), the ASTM D6007-14
method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *

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a. In paragraphs (a)(5)(i)(A) introductory text, (b)(1)(iv),
(c)(1)(iii), (c)(2)(v), and (c)(4)(i)(F), remove ``1998(E)'' and add in
its place ``2012(E)''; and
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b. Revise paragraphs (a)(5)(i)(D) and (F), (b)(5)(i) introductory text,
(c)(1)(ii) and (v), (c)(2)(iv) and (viii), (c)(4)(i)(B), and
(c)(4)(v)(C).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  770.7  Third-party certification.

    (a) * * *
    (5) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (D) A review of the approach that the TPC laboratory will use for
establishing correlation or equivalence between ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM
D6007-14, if used, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) or
allowable formaldehyde test methods listed under Sec.  770.20.
* * * * *
    (F) A review of the accreditation credentials of the TPC
laboratory, including a verification that the laboratory has been
accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E) (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  770.99) with a scope of accreditation to include this part--
Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products and the formaldehyde
test methods ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14, if used, by an EPA TSCA
Title VI Laboratory AB (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) * * *
    (i) Accreditation. EPA TSCA Title VI Laboratory ABs must determine
the accreditation eligibility, and accredit if appropriate, each TPC
seeking recognition under the EPA TSCA Title VI Third-Party
Certification Program by performing an assessment of each TPC. The
assessment must include an on-site assessment by the EPA TSCA Title VI
Laboratory AB to determine whether the laboratory meets the
requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E) (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  [thinsp]770.99), is in conformance with ISO/IEC 17020:2012(E)
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  [thinsp]770.99) and the EPA TSCA
Title VI TPC requirements under this part including the formaldehyde
test methods ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14 (incorporated by

reference, see Sec.  [thinsp]770.99), if used. In performing the on-
site assessment, the EPA TSCA Title VI Laboratory AB must:
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Be, or have a contract with a laboratory that is, accredited
by an EPA TSCA Title VI Laboratory AB to ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E)
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) with a scope of
accreditation to include this part--Formaldehyde Standards for
Composite Wood Products--and the formaldehyde test methods ASTM E1333-
14 and ASTM D6007-14, if used (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
770.99);
* * * * *
    (v) Have demonstrated experience in performing or verifying
formaldehyde emissions testing on composite wood products, including
experience with test method ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14, if used,
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99), and experience
evaluating correlation between test methods. Applicant TPCs that have
demonstrated experience with test method ASTM D6007-14 only, must be
contracting testing with a laboratory that has a large chamber and
demonstrate its experience with ASTM E1333-14.
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) A copy of the TPC laboratory's certificate of accreditation
from an EPA TSCA Title VI Laboratory AB to ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E)
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) with a scope of
accreditation to include this part--Formaldehyde Standards for
Composite Wood Products--and the formaldehyde test methods ASTM E1333-
14 and ASTM D6007-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99), if
used;
* * * * *
    (viii) A description of the TPC's experience with test method ASTM
E1333-14 and/or ASTM D6007-14, if used, (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  770.99), and experience evaluating correlation between test
methods. Applicant TPCs that have experience with test method ASTM
D6007-14 only, must be contracting testing with a laboratory that has a
large chamber and describe its experience with ASTM E1333-14; and
* * * * *
    (4) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) Verify each panel producer's quality control test results
compared with test results from ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14, if
used, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) by having the TPC
laboratory conduct quarterly tests and evaluate test method equivalence
and correlation as required under Sec.  770.20;
* * * * *
    (v) * * *
    (C) Notification of a panel producer exceeding its established QCL
for more than two consecutive quality control tests within 72 hours of
the time that the TPC becomes aware of the second exceedance. The
notice must include the product type, dates of the quality control
tests that exceeded the QCL, quality control test results, ASTM E1333-
14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) or ASTM D6007-14
method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) correlative
equivalent values in accordance with Sec.  770.20(d), the established
QCL value(s) and the quality control method used.
* * * * *

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5. In Sec.  770.10, paragraph (b) introductory text is revised to read
as follows:

Sec.  770.10  Formaldehyde emission standards.

* * * * *
    (b) The emission standards are based on test method ASTM E1333-14
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99), and are as follows:
* * * * *

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6. In Sec.  770.15, paragraphs (c)(1)(v) and (c)(2)(iii) are revised to
read as follows:

Sec.  770.15  Composite wood product certification.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (v) At least five tests conducted under the supervision of an EPA
TSCA Title VI TPC pursuant to test method ASTM E1333-14 or ASTM D6007-
14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). Test results obtained
by ASTM D6007-14 must include a showing of equivalence in accordance
with Sec.  770.20(d)(1);
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iii) At least five tests conducted under the supervision of an EPA
TSCA Title VI TPC pursuant to test method ASTM E1333-14 or ASTM D6007-
14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). Test results obtained
by ASTM D6007-14 must include a showing of equivalence in accordance
with Sec.  770.20(d)(1);
* * * * *

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7. In Sec.  770.17, paragraph (a)(3) is revised to read as follows:

Sec.  770.17  No-added formaldehyde-based resins.

    (a) * * *
    (3) At least one test conducted under the supervision of an EPA
TSCA Title VI TPC pursuant to test method ASTM E1333-14 or ASTM D6007-
14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). Test results obtained
by ASTM D6007-14 must include a showing of equivalence in accordance
with Sec.  770.20(d)(1); and
* * * * *

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8. In Sec.  770.18, paragraph (a)(3) is revised to read as follows:

Sec.  770.18  Ultra low-emitting formaldehyde resins.

    (a) * * *
    (3) At least two tests conducted under the supervision of an EPA
TSCA Title VI TPC pursuant to test method ASTM E1333-14 or ASTM D6007-
14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99). Test results obtained
by ASTM D6007-14 must include a showing of equivalence in accordance
with Sec.  770.20(d)(1); and
* * * * *

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9. In Sec.  770.20, paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii), (vi), and
(vii), (c)(1), (d) introductory text, (d)(1), (d)(2) introductory text,
and (d)(2)(i) are revised to read as follows:

Sec.  770.20  Testing requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) ASTM D6007-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (ii) ASTM D5582-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (iii) BS EN ISO 12460-3:2015 E (Gas Analysis Method) (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    (vi) BS EN ISO 12460-5:2015 E (Perforator Method) (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (vii) JIS A 1460:2015(E) (24-hr Desiccator Method) (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) Allowable methods. Quarterly testing must be performed using
ASTM E1333-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) or, with a
showing of equivalence pursuant to paragraph (d) of this section, ASTM
D6007-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
* * * * *
    (d) Equivalence or correlation. Equivalence or correlation between
ASTM E1333-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) and any
other test method used for quarterly or quality control testing must be
demonstrated by EPA TSCA Title VI TPCs or panel

producers, respectively, at least once each year for each testing
apparatus or whenever there is a significant change in equipment,
procedure, or the qualifications of testing personnel. Once equivalence
or correlation have been established for three consecutive years,
equivalence or correlation must be demonstrated every two years or
whenever there is a significant change in equipment, procedure, or the
qualifications of testing personnel.
    (1) Equivalence between ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14 when used
by the TPC for quarterly testing. Equivalence must be demonstrated for
at least five comparison sample sets, which compare the results of the
two methods. Equivalence must be demonstrated for each small chamber
used and for the ranges of emissions of composite wood products tested
by the TPC.
    (i) Samples. (A) For the ASTM E1333-14 method (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99), each comparison sample must consist of
the result of testing panels, using the applicable loading ratios
specified in the ASTM E1333-14 method (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  770.99), from similar panels of the same product type tested by
the ASTM D6007-14 method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (B) For the ASTM D6007-14 method (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  770.99), each comparison sample shall consist of testing
specimens representing portions of panels similar to the panels tested
in the ASTM E1333-14 method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
770.99) and matched to their respective ASTM E1333-14 method
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) comparison sample result.
The ratio of air flow to sample surface area specified in ASTM D6007-14
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) must be used.
    (C) The five comparison sample must consist of testing a minimum of
five sample sets as measured by the ASTM E1333-14 method (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  770.99).
    (ii) Average and standard deviation. The arithmetic mean, x, and
standard deviation, S, of the difference of all comparison sets must be
calculated as follows:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR25OC17.000

    Where x = arithmetic mean; S = standard deviation; n = number of
sets; Di = difference between the ASTM E1333-14 and ASTM D6007-14
method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) values for the ith
set; and i ranges from 1 to n.
    (iii) Equivalence determination. The ASTM D6007-14 method
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99) is considered equivalent
to the ASTM E1333-14 method (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
770.99) if the following condition is met:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR25OC17.001

    Where C is equal to 0.026.
    (2) Correlation between ASTM E1333-14 and any quality control test
method. Correlation must be demonstrated by establishing an acceptable
correlation coefficient (``r'' value).
    (i) Correlation. The correlation must be based on a minimum sample
size of five data pairs and a simple linear regression where the
dependent variable (Y-axis) is the quality control test value and the
independent variable (X-axis) is the ASTM E1333-14 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  770.99) test value or, upon a showing of
equivalence in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, the
equivalent ASTM D6007-14 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  770.99)
test value. Either composite wood products or formaldehyde emissions
reference materials can be used to establish the correlation.
* * * * *

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10. In Sec.  770.99, paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(5) through
(8), (b)(1) through (5), (c)(1) and (2), (f)(1), and (g)(1) and (2) are
revised to read as follows:

Sec.  770.99  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (a) CPA, APA, and HPVA Materials. Copies of these materials may be
obtained from the specific publisher, as noted in this paragraph (a),
or from the American National Standards Institute, 1899 L Street NW.,
11th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>, or at
http://ansi.org/. Note that ANSI A190.1-2017 is published by APA--the
engineered wood association. ANSI A135.4-2012, ANSI A135.5-2012, ANSI
A135.6-2012, ANSI A135.7-2012, ANSI A208.1-2016 and ANSI A208.2-2016
are published by the Composite Panel Association; and ANSI/HPVA-HP-1-
2016 is published by the Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association.
* * * * *
    (5) ANSI A190.1-2017, Standard for Wood Products--Structural Glued
Laminated Timber, Approved January 24, 2017, IBR approved for Sec.
770.1(c).
    (6) ANSI A208.1-2016, Particleboard, Approved May 12, 2016, IBR
approved for Sec.  770.3.
    (7) ANSI A208.2-2016, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for Interior
Applications, Approved May 12, 2016, IBR approved for Sec.  770.3.
    (8) ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2016, American National Standard for Hardwood
and Decorative Plywood, Approved January 12, 2016, IBR approved for
Sec.  770.3.
    (b) * * *
    (1) ASTM D5055-16, Standard Specification for Establishing and
Monitoring Structural Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists,
Approved June 1, 2016, IBR approved for Sec.  770.1(c).
    (2) ASTM D5456-14b, Standard Specification for Evaluation of
Structural Composite Lumber Products, Approved October 1, 2014, IBR
approved for Sec.  770.1(c).

    (3) ASTM D5582-14, Standard Test Method for Determining
Formaldehyde Levels from Wood Products Using a Desiccator, Approved-
August 1, 2014, IBR approved for Sec.  770.20(b).
    (4) ASTM D6007-14, Standard Test Method for Determining
Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-
Scale Chamber, Approved October 1, 2014, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
770.3, 770.7(a) through (c), 770.15(c), 770.17(a), 770.18(a), and
770.20(b) through (d).
    (5) ASTM E1333-14, Standard Test Method for Determining
Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood
Products Using a Large Chamber, Approved October 1, 2014, IBR approved
for Sec. Sec.  770.3, 770.7(a) through (c), 770.10(b), 770.15(c),
770.17(a), 770.18(a), and 770.20(c) and (d).
    (c) * * *
    (1) BS EN ISO 12460-3:2015 E, Wood-based panels.--Determination of
formaldehyde release--Part 3: Gas analysis method, November 2015, IBR
approved for Sec.  770.20(b).
    (2) BS EN ISO 12460-5:2015 E, Wood based panels.--Determination of
formaldehyde release--Part 5: Extraction method (called the perforator
method), December 2015, IBR approved for Sec.  770.20(b).
* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (1) JIS A 1460:2015(E), Determination of the emission of
formaldehyde from building boards--Desiccator method, First English
edition, published 2015-10, IBR approved for Sec.  770.20(b).
* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (1) PS 1-09, Structural Plywood, May 2010, IBR approved for
Sec. Sec.  770.1(c) and 770.3.
    (2) PS 2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use
Panels, June 2011, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  770.1(c) and 770.3.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0617]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0030

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of
its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0030,
Oil and Hazardous Materials Transfer Procedures; without change.
    Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the
public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting
comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before December 1,
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2020-0617] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public
participation and request for comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available
from: Commandant (CG-6P), Attn: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S.
Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7710,
Washington, DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy
Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions
on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consistent with
the requirements of Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs, and Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the
Regulatory Reform Agenda, the Coast Guard is also requesting comments
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified
to reduce the burden on respondents.
    In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not
to seek an extension of approval for the Collection. We will consider
all comments and material received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2020-0617], and
must be received by December 1, 2020.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that website's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).

Information Collection Request

    Title: Oil and Hazardous Materials Transfer Procedures.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0030.
    Summary: Vessels with a capacity of 250 barrels or more of oil or
hazardous materials must develop and maintain transfer procedures.
Transfer procedures provide basic safety information for operating
transfer systems with the goal of pollution prevention.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 70034 authorizes the Coast Guard to prescribe
regulations related to the prevention of pollution. Title 33 CFR part
155 prescribes pollution prevention regulations including those related
to transfer procedures.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Operators of certain vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 149
hours to 151 hours a year due to an increase in the estimated annual
number of responses.
    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter
35, as amended.

    Dated: September 29, 2020.
Kathleen Claffie,
Chief, Office of Privacy Management, U.S. Coast Guard.
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From:
"Kistler, Katie E"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent:
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:06:06
To:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject:
Cleveland-Cliffs Non-CBI Coke ICR Enclosure 1 Responses Submittal

Dear Mr. French and Dr. Jones:

Attached are Non-CBI Enclosure 1 responses to the Coke Clean Air Act Section 114 Information Collection Request (ICR) dated June 28, 2022 for Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor LLC, Cleveland-Cliffs Monessen LLC, and Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Works Warren Coke.  The Excel answer file is attached to this email and the referenced files have been uploaded to a Sharepoint site.
Cleveland-Cliffs Coke ICR Non CBI Files
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The email addresses on this email have access to the Sharepoint site.  If other people need to access the Sharepoint site please reply to this message with their email addresses and I will grant them access to the files.

In addition, note that CBI information was submitted today to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Katie Kistler
Manager, Environmental Compliance Operations
p<PHONE_NUMBER>   m<PHONE_NUMBER>
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation
9227 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, OH 45069
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CC_Monessen_PA_combined.pdf
CC_Warren_OH_Battery_4_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Hourly_5_years.csv
CC_Warren_OH_Battery_4_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Minute_2_weeks.csv
CC_Warren_OH_combined.pdf
CC_BurnsHarbor_IN_Battery_1_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Hourly_5_years.csv
CC_BurnsHarbor_IN_Battery_1_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Minute_2_weeks.csv
CC_BurnsHarbor_IN_Battery_2_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Hourly_5_years.csv
CC_BurnsHarbor_IN_Battery_2_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Minute_2_weeks.csv
CC_BurnsHarbor_IN_combined.pdf
CC_Monessen_PA_Batteries_1B_2_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Hourly_5_years.csv
CC_Monessen_PA_Batteries_1B_2_Coke_Enc1_COMS_Minute_2_weeks.csv


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1832-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

Indiana; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Indiana (FEMA-1832-DR), dated April 22, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: May 13, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Indiana is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of April 22, 2009.
    Daviess, Lawrence, and St. Joseph Counties for Individual
Assistance.

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households in
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.)

Nancy Ward,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9-12158 Filed 5-22-09; 8:45 am]
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