[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31910-31912]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13070]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2012-0022]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for public comment on a proposed collection of
information.

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SUMMARY: This notice solicits public comments on the requirements for
the collection of information on a safety standard. Before a Federal
agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under
procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before
seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on
proposed collections of information, including extensions and
reinstatement of previously approved collections.
    This document describes a collection of information with respect to
the

phase-in of the upgraded requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 216, ``Roof crush resistance,'' for which NHTSA intends to
seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by the DOT Docket ID
Number above) by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document. You may call the Docket at (202) 366-
9324. Please identify the proposed collection of information for which
a comment is provided, by referencing its OMB clearance number. It is
requested, but not required, that two copies of the comment be
provided.
    Note that all comments received will be posted without change to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Mr. Louis
N. Molino, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, Room W43-311, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Molino's telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER> and fax number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before a proposed collection of information is submitted to OMB for
approval, Federal agencies must first publish a document in the Federal
Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with
members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations
describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB's
regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment
on the following:
    (i) 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) 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) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collection of information:
    Title: Roof Crush Resistance Phase-in Reporting Requirements--Part
585.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-NEW.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the
approval date.
    Type of Request: New collection of information.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: 49 U.S.C. 30111
authorizes the issuance of Federal motor vehicle safety standards
(FMVSS) and regulations. The agency, in prescribing a FMVSS or
regulation, considers available relevant motor vehicle safety data, and
consults with other agencies, as it deems appropriate. Further, the
statute mandates that in issuing any FMVSS or regulation, the agency
considers whether the standard or regulation is ``reasonable,
practicable and appropriate for the particular type of motor vehicle or
item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed,'' and
whether such a standard will contribute to carrying out the purpose of
the Act.
    The Secretary is authorized to invoke such rules and regulations,
as deemed necessary to carry out these requirements. Using this
authority, on May 12, 2009, the agency published a final rule (74 FR
22348) upgrading the requirements of FMVSS No. 216, ``Roof crush
resistance.'' The final rule contained a collection of information
because of the proposed phase-in reporting requirements. The collection
of information requires manufacturers of passenger cars and of trucks,
buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) or less, to annually
submit a report, and maintain records related to the report, concerning
the number of such vehicles that meet the upgraded test requirements of
FMVSS No. 216 during the three year phase-in of those requirements. The
purpose of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements is to assist
the agency in determining whether a manufacturer of vehicles has
complied with the requirements during the phase-in period.
    This notice requests comments on the phase-in reporting
requirements of FMVSS No. 216.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information):
NHTSA estimates that there are 21 manufacturers of passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses with a GVWR of 2,722
kilograms (6,000 pounds) or less. During the phase-in reporting period,
this information collection requires a simple written report on the
respondent's annual vehicle production and the percent of that
production meeting the new two-sided quasi-static test requirements of
FMVSS No. 216. There is no burden to the general public.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of Information: NHTSA estimates that the
total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden resulting from the
collection of information is 1,260 hours and estimates that the total
annual cost burden, in U.S. dollars, will be $44,100. No additional
resources will be expended by vehicle manufacturers to gather annual
production information because they already compile this data for their
own use.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of

the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR
1.50.

    Issued on: May 24, 2012.
Nathaniel Beuse,
Acting Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7173-7174]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02561]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0744; FRL-9097-01-OCSPP]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of
Currently Approved Collection and Request for Comment; Notification of
Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on
the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning
to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ``Notification
of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)'' and identified by EPA ICR No.
0794.17 and OMB Control No. 2070-0046. This ICR represents the renewal
of an existing ICR that is currently approved through October 31, 2022.
Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA,
EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information
collection activities and burden estimates that are summarized in this
document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket
for public review and comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0744, though the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions
for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information
you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is opened to visitors by
appointment only. For the latest status information on EPA/DC and
docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Sleasman, Regulatory Support
Branch (7101M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; 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. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. 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.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply
to?

    Title: TCSA Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health
and the Environment (TSCA Section 8(e)).
    EPA ICR No.: 0794.17.
    OMB Control No.: 2070-0046.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through October 31,
2022. Under the PRA, 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 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), after

appearing in the Federal Register when approved, 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 for certain EPA regulations is
consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: Under TSCA section 8(e), any person who manufactures
(defined by statute to include imports), processes, or distributes in
commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information
which reasonably supports the conclusion that such substance or mixture
presents a substantial risk of injury to health or the environment is
required to immediately inform EPA of such information unless they have
actual knowledge that EPA has been adequately informed of such
information (15 U.S.C. 2607(e)).
    EPA receives and screens TSCA section 8(e) submissions covering a
large number of chemical substances and mixtures on a wide range of
chemical toxicity/exposure information. Although EPA's receipt of TSCA
section 8(e) information does not necessarily trigger immediate
regulatory action under TSCA or other authorities administered by EPA,
all TSCA section 8(e) submissions receive screening level evaluations
by EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) to identify
priorities for further Agency action and appropriate referrals to other
programs.
    In addition, EPA is offering an electronic reporting option for use
both by those who are required to submit a notification of substantial
risk under TSCA section 8(e) and by those who wish voluntarily to
submit ``For Your Information'' (FYI) notices by registering and
submitting information electronically using the Agency's Central Data
Exchange (CDX).
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 50
hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are
those that manufacture, process, import, or distribute in commerce
chemical substances and mixtures. The following North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to
assist in determining whether this action might apply to certain
entities: Chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petroleum and
coal product manufacturing (NAICS code 324).
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory; 15 U.S.C. 2607(e).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated number of potential respondents: 51.
    Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent:
343.
    Total estimated annual burden hours: 17,565 hours.
    Total estimated annual costs: $1,635,246. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $1,635,246 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is a decrease of 3,847 hours from that currently in the OMB
inventory (from 21,412 to 17,565 hours). This reflects an overall
decrease in the number of section 8(e) and FYI submissions, which
decreased from 408 to 343 8(e) submissions and 13 to 6 FYI submissions
respectively total annual costs compared with that identified in the
ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to an increase in
the hourly wages and a change in the methodology to calculate loaded
wages (wages plus fringe benefits and overhead). Additional details are
in the ICR. This change is an adjustment.
    In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18-
question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal
agencies and departments and is based on the submission instructions
established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format developed by
EPA and OMB prior to 1995. The Agency does not expect this change in
format to result in substantive changes to the information collection
activities or related estimated burden and costs.

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

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 59922]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23749]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

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Chestnut Flats Lessee, LLC..............................     EG13-38-000
Osprey Energy Center, LLC...............................     EG13-39-000
CCFC Sutter Energy, LLC.................................     EG13-40-000
Westbrook Energy Center, LLC............................     EG13-41-000
SWG Arapahoe, LLC.......................................     EG13-42-000
Battery Utility of Ohio, LLC............................     EG13-43-000
Hazle Spindle, LLC......................................     EG13-44-000
Quantum Auburndale Power, LP............................     EG13-45-000
Quantum Lake Power, LP..................................     EG13-46-000
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    Take notice that during the month of August 2013, the status of the
above-captioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became
effective by operation of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR
366.7(a).

    Dated: September 23, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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