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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0707, FRL-8511-2]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Oil and Hazardous
Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (Renewal), EPA ICR Number
1463.07, OMB Control Number 2050-0096

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3501, et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request

(ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. This ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 31,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
SFUND-2007-0707 to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our

preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental
Protection Agency, Superfund Docket, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),
Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC
20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Steven Chang, Assessment and
Remediation Division, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology
Innovation, Mail Code 5204P, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:703-603-
9017; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR
1320.12. On August 22, 2007 (72 FR 46991), EPA sought comments on this
ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any
additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB
within 30 days of this notice.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0707, which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Superfund 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 Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>,
and the telephone number for the Superfund Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at
http://www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the

index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made
available for public viewing at http://www.regulations.gov as EPA receives

them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted
material, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information
whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further
information about the electronic docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov.

    Title: National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency
Plan (NCP) (Renewal).
    ICR Numbers: EPA ICR Number 1463.07, OMB Control No. 2050-0096.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2008.
Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor
the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB.
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: This Information Collection Request is a renewal ICR that
covers the remedial portion of the Superfund Program, as specified in
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980 as amended (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous
Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). All remedial actions
covered by this ICR (e.g., Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies)
are stipulated in the statute (CERCLA) and are instrumental in the
process of cleaning up National Priority List (NPL) sites to be
protective of human health and the environment. Some community
involvement activities covered by this ICR are not required at every
site (e.g., Technical Assistance Grants) and depend very much on the
community and the nature of the site and cleanup. All community
activities seek to involve the public in the cleanup of the sites, gain
the input of community members, and include the community's perspective
on the potential future reuse of Superfund NPL sites. Community
involvement activities can enhance the remedial process and increase
community acceptance and the potential for productive and useful reuse
of the sites.
    The respondents on whom a burden is placed include State (and
Tribal) governments and communities. Potential Responsible Parties
(PRPs) are not addressed in this ICR because the Paperwork Reduction
Act [5 CFR part 1320 (Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public, FRN
8/29/1995) Sect. 1320.4 (a)] does not require the inclusion of those
entities that are the subject of administrative or civil action by the
Agency. The ICR reports the estimated reporting and recordkeeping
burden hours and costs expected to be incurred by these entities and by
the Federal government in its oversight capacities of State action and
administration of community activities at Fund-lead NPL sites. Remedial
activities undertaken by States at NPL sites are those required and
recommended by CERCLA and the NCP and the cost of many of these
activities may be reimbursed by the Federal government. All community
involvement in the remedial process of Superfund is voluntary.
Therefore, all cost estimates for community members is theoretical and
does not represent expenditure of actual dollars.
    States have responsibilities at new and on-going State-lead sites
and at all State-lead, Federal-lead, and Federal Facility sites
entering the remedial phase of Superfund. All other remedial activities
taken by the State are done so at sites at which the State voluntarily
assumes the lead agency role. Over each year of this ICR the State will
be completing remedial activities at sites that entered the remedial
phase of Superfund at different times.
    Community members' participation in remedial activities at
Superfund sites is purely voluntary and the level of involvement varies
greatly depending on the complexity of the site, its location (urban
vs. rural, industrial vs. residential, etc.), and the level of
interest.
    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 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and are identified on
the form and/or instrument, if applicable.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8.4
hours per response.

    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
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.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: State, Tribal, or local governments,
and individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,970.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 71,165 hours, which includes an
estimated 40,185 hours for States and 30,980 hours for communities.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $572,415, which includes an estimated
$61,245 for States and $511,170 for communities. There are no capital/
O&M costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in the burden for this
ICR. Cost models were updated to reflect wage inflation. While
currently approved O&M costs are listed as $850,000 and are updated in
the current ICR, they have been removed from the cost estimate listed
above because they are reimbursed in full by the Federal government,
and thus effectively impose no burden on state governments.

    Dated: December 18, 2007.
Sara Hisel-McCoy,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
 [FR Doc. E7-25039 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]

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11084 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 45 / Friday, March 7, 2003 / Notices their biosketch. Public comments will be accepted for 21 calendar days on the Short List. During this comment period, the public will be requested to provide information, analysis or other documentation on nominees that the SAB Staff should consider in evaluating candidates for Panel. For the EPA SAB, a balanced review panel ( i. e., committee, subcommittee, or panel) is characterized by inclusion of candidates who possess the necessary domains of knowledge, the relevant scientific perspectives ( which, among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation), and the collective breadth of experience to adequately address the charge. Public responses to the Short List candidates will be considered in the selection of the panel, along with information provided by candidates and information gathered by EPA SAB Staff independently on the background of each candidate ( e. g., financial disclosure information and computer searches to evaluate a nominee's prior involvement with the topic under review). Specific criteria to be used in evaluating an individual subcommittee member include: ( a) Scientific and/ or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience ( primary factors); ( b) absence of financial conflicts of interest; ( c) scientific credibility and impartiality; ( d) availability and willingness to serve; and ( e) ability to work constructively and effectively in committees. Short List candidates will also be required to fill out the `` Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency'' ( EPA Form 3110   48). This confidential form, which is submitted by EPA SAB Members and Consultants, allows Government officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person's public responsibilities ( which includes membership on an EPA Federal advisory committee) and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: http:// www. epa. gov/ sab/ pdf/ epaform3110   48. pdf. Subcommittee members will likely be asked to attend at least one public face to face meeting and several public conference call meetings over the anticipated course of the advisory activity. The approved policy under which the EPA SAB selects review panels is described in a recent SAB document, EPA Science Advisory Board ( SAB) Panel Formation Process: Immediate Steps to Improve Policies and Procedures   An SAB Commentary ( EPA   SAB   EC   COM   002   003), which can be found on the SAB's Web site at: ( http:// www. epa. gov/ sab) http:// www. epa. gov/ sab/ ecm02003. pdfhttp:// www. epa. gov/ sab/ pdf/ ecm02003. pdf. Additional information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board, including its structure, function, and composition, may be found on the EPA SAB Web site at: http:// www. epa. gov/ sab; and in the EPA Science Advisory Board FY2001 Annual Staff Report, which is available from the EPA SAB Publications Staff at phone: ( 202) 564   4533; via fax at: ( 202) 501   0256; or on the SAB Web site at: http:// www. epa. gov/ sab/ annreport01. pdf. 7. For Further Information Contact: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding this Request for Nomination may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer, U. S. EPA Science Advisory Board ( 1400A), Suite 6450C by telephone/ voice mail at ( 202) 564   4562, by fax at ( 202) 501   0323; or via e mail at nugent. angela@ epa. gov.

Dated: February 28, 2003. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [ FR Doc. 03   5474 Filed 3   6   03; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560   50   P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OPPT   2003   0004; FRL   7293   1]

Access to Confidential Business Information by ASRC Aerospace Corporation AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has authorized ASRC Aerospace Corporation, of Greenbelt, MD, access to information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information ( CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA occurred as a result of an approved waiver dated January 31, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division ( 7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 202) 554   1404; e mail address: TSCAHotline epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPPT   2003   0004. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102   Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. EPA's Docket Center is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. EPA's Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is ( 202) 566   1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is ( 202) 566   0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still VerDate Dec< 13> 2002 17: 55 Mar 06, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 07MRN1. SGM 07MRN1 OPPT 2003 0004 0002 RECEIVED OPPT NCIC 2003 MAR 7 6: 47AM 11085 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 45 / Friday, March 7, 2003 / Notices access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking? Under Contract Number 68   W   03   013, ASRC Aerospace Corporation, of 6301 Ivy Lane, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD, will assist EPA in managing the Confidential Business Information Center ( CBIC), which is the centralized point of contact for TSCA CBI records and serves as the repository for these records. ASRC Aerospace Corporation will also receive, data entry, copy, track, and distribute records in accordance with the TSCA Security Manual. Under Contract Number 68   W   01   002, Delivery Order Number 235, ASRC Aerospace Corporation will assist EPA in managing the Non confidential Information Center ( NCIC). ASRC Aerospace Corporation will provide current and historical records on all TSCA non CBI submissions received in compliance with TSCA; organize, distribute and prepare records for permanent storage; and handle all docket related records for OPPT, in accordance with the TSCA Security Manual. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306( j), EPA has determined that under Contract Numbers 68   W   03   013 and 68   W   01   002, ASRC Aerospace Corporation will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA, to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. ASRC Aerospace Corporation personnel were given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. ASRC Aerospace Corporation was granted a waiver on January 31, 2003. This waiver was necessary to allow ASRC Aerospace Corporation to assist OPPT in the activities listed above. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under all sections of TSCA, that the Agency may provide ASRC Aerospace Corporation access to these CBI materials on a needto know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters. ASRC Aerospace Corporation will be required to adhere to all provisions of EPA's TSCA Confidential Business Information Security Manual. Clearance for access to TSCA CBI under Contract Numbers 68   W   03   013 and 68   W   01   002 may continue until December 31, 2009, and October 18, 2006, respectively. ASRC Aerospace Corporation personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Confidential business information.

Dated: February 26, 2003. Allan S. Abramson, Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [ FR Doc. 03   5317 Filed 3   6   03; 8: 45 am]

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Access to Confidential Business Information by TEK Systems, Incorporated AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has authorized the Chemical Abstract Services ( CAS) and its subcontractor TEK Systems, Incorporated of Dublin, OH access to information which has been submitted to EPA under sections 5 and 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information ( CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data submitted to EPA under sections 5 and 8 of TSCA occurred as a result of an approved waiver dated December 18, 2002, which requested granting TEK Systems, Incorporated immediate access to sections 5 and 8 of TSCA CBI.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division ( 7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 202) 554   1404; e mail address: TSCAHotline epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPPT   2003   0004. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102   Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. EPA's Docket Center is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. EPA's Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is ( 202) 566   1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is ( 202) 566   0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking? Under Contract Number 68   W   00   127, subcontractor TEK Systems, Incorporated of 5115 Parkcenter Avenue, Suite 170, Dublin, Ohio, will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics ( OPPT) by providing technical support, for enhancing the confidential Master Inventory File. TEK Systems, Incorporated will specifically VerDate Dec< 13> 2002 17: 55 Mar 06, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 07MRN1. SGM 07MRN1