[Federal Register: May 25, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 101)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP06-12-000 and CP06-13-000]

Gulf LNG Energy, LLC; Gulf LNG Pipeline, LLC; Notice of
Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the LNG
Clean Energy Project

May 19, 2006.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared this draft Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) for the construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas
(LNG) import terminal and natural gas pipeline facilities, referred to
as the LNG Clean Energy Project, as proposed by Gulf LNG Energy, LLC
and Gulf LNG Pipeline, LLC (collectively referred to as Gulf LNG) in
the above-referenced dockets.
    This draft EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the
National Environmental Policy Act. The staff concludes that approval of
the LNG Clean Energy Project, with appropriate mitigating measures as
recommended, would have limited adverse environmental impact. The draft
EIS evaluates alternatives to the proposal, including system
alternatives, alternative sites for the LNG import terminal, and
pipeline alternatives. The draft EIS also contains our Essential Fish
Habitat Assessment.
    The general purpose of the LNG Clean Energy Project is to provide
up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas to markets in the
United States.
    The draft EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of
construction and operation of the following facilities near the City of
Pascagoula in Jackson County, Mississippi:
     A ship berth and unloading facilities (i.e., marine
facilities) capable of accommodating one LNG ship;
     LNG transfer systems;
     Two 160,000 cubic meter full containment LNG storage
tanks;
     10 high-pressure submerged combustion vaporizers;
     Vapor handling systems;
     Hazard detection and response equipment, ancillary
utilities, buildings, and service facilities;
     A 5.0-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter natural gas sendout
pipeline; and
     Associated pipeline support facilities, including one
meter station, three interconnects, one pig launcher, and one pig
receiver.

Comment Procedures and Public Meetings

    Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIS may do so. To
expedite the FERC's receipt and consideration of your comments,
electronic submission of comments is strongly encouraged. See 18 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions
on the FERC's Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) under the eFiling

link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can submit comments,
you will need to create a free account by clicking on ``Sign-up'' under
``New User.'' You will be asked to select the type of submission you
are making. This type of submission is considered a ``Comment on
Filing.'' Comments submitted electronically must be submitted by July
10, 2006.
    If you wish to mail comments on the draft EIS, please mail your
comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before
July 10, 2006 and carefully follow these instructions:
    Send an original and two copies of your comments to:
     Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
     Reference Docket Nos. CP06-12-000, et al. on the original
and both copies;
     Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas
Branch 2, PJ11.2; and
     Mail your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC on or before July 10, 2006.
    In lieu of or in addition to sending written comments, we invite
you to attend the public comment meeting the FERC will conduct in the
project area to receive comments on the draft EIS. The meeting is
scheduled as follows: Thursday, June 22, 2006, 7 p.m. (CDT), Pascagoula
High School cafeteria, 1716 Tucker Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567,
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The public comment meeting will be posted on the FERC's calendar
located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx.

Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend and present
oral comments on the draft EIS. A transcript of the meeting will be
prepared.
    After the written comments and comments from the public meeting are
reviewed, any significant new issues are investigated, and
modifications are made to the draft EIS, a final EIS will be published
and distributed by the staff. The final EIS will contain the staff's
responses to timely comments received on the draft EIS.
    Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to
make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to
become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene
pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). Anyone may intervene in this proceeding
based on this draft EIS. You must file your request to intervene as
specified above.\1\ You do not need intervenor status to have your
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Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing
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    The draft EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and
is available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch,
888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    A limited number of copies of the draft EIS are available from the
Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch identified above. In
addition, CD copies of the draft EIS have been mailed to Federal,
state, and local agencies; elected officials; public interest groups;
individuals and affected landowners; libraries; newspapers; and parties
to these proceedings.
    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the
FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.

Click on the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number
field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY

at<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also
provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and
submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you
spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. To register for this

service, go to the eSubscription link on the FERC Internet Web site.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6098-6099]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OECA-2012-0498; FRL-9526-7]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Coal Preparation and
Processing Plants (Renewal)

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. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the
nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before February 28,
2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OECA-2012-0498, to: (1) EPA online, using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency,
Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue 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: Learia Williams, Monitoring,
Assistance, and Media Programs Division, Office of Compliance, Mail
Code 2227A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email 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 9, 2012 (77 FR 47631), 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 both EPA and OMB
within 30 days of this notice.

    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID
number EPA-HQ-OECA-2012-0498, which is available for either public
viewing online at http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at
the Enforcement and Compliance Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/
DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
The EPA Docket Center 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 Enforcement and Compliance Docket is (202)
566-1752.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at http://www.regulations.gov to either 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, Confidentiality of Business Information (CBI), or
other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For
further information about the electronic docket, go to
www.regulations.gov.
    Title: NSPS for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants (Renewal).
    ICR Numbers: EPA ICR Number 1062.13, OMB Control Number 2060-0122.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2013.
Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to either conduct or
sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending
at OMB.
    Abstract: The affected entities are subject to the General
Provisions of the NSPS at 40 CFR part 60, subpart A and any changes, or
additions to the Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subpart Y.
Owners or operators of the affected facilities must make an initial
notification report, performance tests, periodic reports, and maintain
records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or
malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period
during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Reports are also
required semiannually.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 19
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 which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Coal preparation and processing
plants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,037.
    Frequency of Response: Initially, semiannual, and annually.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 41,998.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $4,414,741, which includes $4,066,701
in labor costs, $282,400 in capital/startup costs, and $65,640 in
operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is an adjustment increase in the
total estimated burden as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of
Approved Burdens. This increase is not due to any program changes. The
change in the burden and cost estimates occurred because the most
recent ICR reflects burdens associated with the final rule amendment,
which only applies to sources constructed, reconstructed, or modified
on or after April 28, 2008 (i.e. new sources). This ICR estimates the
burdens for both existing sources subject to the standard and new
sources covered under the rule amendment. Additionally, this ICR uses
updated labor rates to calculate all burden costs. This method resulted
in an increase of labor hours and costs for both the respondents and
the Agency.
    There is an adjustment decrease in capital/startup costs in this
ICR as compared to the previous ICR. The decrease occurred because the
previous ICR assumes all new sources were constructed during Year 1 of
the three-year period, and that all capital/startup costs for new
sources were incurred that year. This ICR assumes a constant growth
rate in the respondent universe over the three-year period and
calculates the average capital/startup costs per year.
    Additionally, there is an increase in the total O&M costs. The
increase is due to a growth in the respondent universe subject to on-
going O&M costs since the last ICR.

John Moses,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 77391]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 98

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0927; FRL-9920-59-OAR]
RIN 2060-AR78

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Addition of Global Warming
Potentials to the General Provisions and Amendments and Confidentiality
Determinations for Fluorinated Gas Production; Correction

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting a
final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 11, 2014
(79 FR 73750). The final rule amends the general provisions of the
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to establish chemical-specific and
default global warming potentials (GWPs) for a number of fluorinated
greenhouse gases (F-GHGs) and fluorinated heat transfer fluids (F-
HTFs). The rule also includes conforming changes to the provisions for
the Electronics Manufacturing and Fluorinated Gas Production source
categories.

DATES: Effective January 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carole Cook, Climate Change Division,
Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207A), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For technical information, please go to the
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Program Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/index.html. To submit a question, select Rule Help Center,
followed by Contact Us.
    Worldwide Web (WWW). In addition to being available in the docket,
an electronic copy of this correction will also be available through
the WWW. Following signature, a copy of this action will be posted on
the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program rule Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/index.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. 2014-28444 appearing on page
73750 in the Federal Register of Thursday, December 11, 2014, the
following corrections are made:

Sec.  98.3  [Corrected]

0
1. On page 73777, in the first column, in Subpart A--General
Provisions, Sec.  98.3 What are the general monitoring, reporting,
recordkeeping, and verification requirements of this part?, amendatory
instruction 3.d ``Revising paragraphs (l) introductory text, (1)(1),
and (1)(2) introductory text;'' is corrected to read ``Revising
paragraph (l) introductory text, paragraph (1)(1) introductory text,
and paragraph (1)(2) introductory text;''

Sec.  98.93  [Corrected]

0
2. On page 73785, in the first column, in Subpart I--Electronics
Manufacturing, Sec.  98.93 Calculating GHG emissions, amendatory
instruction 8 ``Section 98.93 is amended by revising paragraph (i)(2)
to read as follows:'' is corrected to read ``Section 98.93 is amended
by revising paragraph (i)(2) introductory text to read as follows:''

    Dated: December 17, 2014.
Janet G. McCabe,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 27254]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11291]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Monday, May 7,
2012 at 4:00 p.m.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has
certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions as set
forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(2) and (6),
permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Paredes, as duty officer, voted to consider the item
listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session, and determined that no
earlier notice thereof was possible.
    The subject matter of the May 7, 2012 Closed Meeting will be:

A personnel matter

    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed,
please contact the Office of the Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 7, 2012.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9733-9734]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03687]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0001]

Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory
Committee; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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    This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory
committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will
be open to the public.
    Name of Committee: Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical
Devices Advisory Committee.
    General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and
recommendations to the Agency on FDA's regulatory issues.
    Date and Time: The meeting will be held on April 17, 2015, from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building
31 Conference Center, the Great Room (rm. 1503), Silver Spring, MD
20993-0002. Answers to commonly asked questions including information
regarding special accommodations due to a disability, visitor parking,
and transportation may be accessed at: http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/AboutAdvisoryCommittees/ucm408555.htm.
    Contact Person: Jamie Waterhouse, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993<EMAIL_ADDRESS>301-796-
3063, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-
443-0572 in the Washington, DC area). A notice in the Federal Register
about last minute modifications that impact a previously announced
advisory committee meeting cannot always be published quickly enough to
provide timely notice. Therefore, you should always check the Agency's
Web site at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm and
scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee meeting link, or call
the advisory committee information line to learn about possible
modifications before coming to the meeting.
    Agenda: On April 17, 2015, the committee will discuss the current
knowledge regarding the conduct of clinical studies and evaluation of
clinical study data for flow diverter technology. FDA is convening this
committee to seek expert opinion on scientific and clinical
considerations relating to the study design and existing clinical
studies, for flow diverter technology indicated for the
neurovasculature.
    Flow diverters are an endoluminal treatment option for intracranial
aneurysms. They are similar to traditional stents in their tubular
metal structure but with a significantly higher mesh density. The
working principle is that the high-mesh density reduces flow rate into
the aneurysm which promotes blood stasis and occlusion of the aneurysm.
Flow diverters are advantageous for the treatment of large/giant wide-
neck aneurysms and offer an alternative to other interventional
techniques or surgery.
    FDA intends to make background material available to the public no
later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post
the background material on its Web site prior to the meeting, the
background material will be made publicly available at the location of
the advisory committee meeting, and the background material will be
posted on FDA's Web site after the meeting. Background material is
available at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Calendar/default.htm. Scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee meeting
link.
    Procedure: Interested persons may present data, information, or
views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee.
Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before
April 3, 2015. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled
between approximately 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Those individuals
interested in making formal oral presentations should notify the
contact person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of
the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses
of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time
requested to make their presentation on or before March 24, 2015. Time
allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of
registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably
accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may
conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open
public hearing session. The contact person will notify interested
persons regarding their request to speak by March 27, 2015.
    Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised
that the Agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical
outlets.
    FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee
meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with
physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special
accommodations due to a disability, please contact AnnMarie Williams at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER> at least 7 days in
advance of the meeting.
    FDA is committed to the orderly conduct of its advisory committee
meetings. Please visit our Web site at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/AboutAdvisoryCommittees/ucm111462.htm for procedures
on

public conduct during advisory committee meetings.
    Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2).

    Dated: February 17, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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                    EPA/HQ Summary  -  Meeting with Walmart

Attendees

Walmart Participants: Richard Leahy, Wendy Brant, David Winfrey EPA/HQ Participants: John Michaud, Katherine Nam

Date:  July 7, 2016

Location:  EPA/HQ  -  Rm 6530, William Jefferson Clinton North

Summary

EPA HQ OGC met with representatives of Walmart to discuss the proposed Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule.  Walmart presented its view that a decision to send pharmaceuticals to reverse distribution is not "discard."


[Federal Register: May 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 91)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 Docket Nos. ER10-1129-000; ER10-1130-000; ER10-1131-000]

U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc., Energy Services Providers, Inc., ESPI
New England, Inc; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate
Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization

May 5, 2010.
    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc., Energy Services Providers, Inc., and ESPI
New England, Inc.'s application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a
copy of that document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is May 25, 2010.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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FINAL JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR

AN INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST (ICR)

1.	Identification of the Information Collection

1(a)   Title of the Information Collection

Title:  Application for Experimental Use Permit (EUP) to Ship and Use a
Pesticide for Experimental Purposes Only

OMB NO.: 2070-0040	EPA NO.: 0276.13

1(b)   Short Characterization/Abstract

This information collection provides the EPA with the data necessary to
determine whether to issue an experimental use permit under section 5 of
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as
amended. FIFRA requires that before a pesticide product may be
distributed or sold in the U.S. it must be registered by EPA.  However,
section 5 authorizes EPA to issue experimental use permits which allow
pesticide companies to temporarily ship pesticide products for
experimental use for the purpose of gathering data necessary to support
the application for registration of a pesticide product.  In general,
EUP's are issued either for a pesticide not registered with the Agency
or for a registered pesticide for a use not registered with the Agency.

The information collected and reported under an EUP is a summary of that
which is routinely submitted in connection with registration.  The EUP
allows for large scale field testing, if necessary, in order to collect
sufficient data to support registration.  An EUP is not required if the
person conducting the tests does not expect to receive benefits in pest
control.

EPA Form 8570-17, Application for An Experimental Use Permit to Ship and
Use a Pesticide for Experimental Purposes Only, is filed by the
prospective registrant for a permit to generate information or data
necessary to register a pesticide under Section 3 of FIFRA, (see Final
Attachment A).  This information from the applicant is necessary in
order to grant and effectively monitor the EUP.  The applicant must also
provide the Agency with a final report on the results of the
experimental program which includes information such as: amount of the
product applied; the crops or sites treated; any observed adverse
effects; any adverse weather conditions which may have inhibited the
program; the goals achieved; and the disposition of containers, unused
pesticide material, and affected food/feed commodities.

If the food/feed treated under the terms of an experimental use
permitted are to be shipped in commerce, the applicant must also submit
a petition for temporary tolerance pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).  This program is more fully described in ICR
No. 2070-0024 “Tolerance Petitions for Pesticides and Inert
Ingredients on Food/Feed,” EPA No. 0597.

2.	Need for and Use of the Collection

2(a)   Need/Authority for the Collection

As required by section 5 of FIFRA, (see Final Attachment B), and Part
172 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 172),
the information collected and reported is necessary to evaluate the
potential hazard of the product and to make certain that the permit was
issued for genuine experimental purposes rather than as a form of
temporary registration.  To ensure compliance, the final report is
compared with the objectives of the testing program.  The information
also enables EPA to identify whether the treated food or feed crops will
be used in a commercial market which would require issuance of a
temporary tolerance or destroyed because the use was for research
purposes only.  Since it is common for applicants to request extensions
of EUP's, it is imperative that the Agency has reports in hand in order
to judge the need for such extensions.

Exemptions from EUP requirements:

Under the existing EUP regulations, small-scale experimental uses of
pesticides are presumed exempt from the EUP requirements.  EPA will not
require an EUP for a substance or mixture of substances being put
through laboratory or greenhouse tests, or fewer than one surface acre
per pest for terrestrial tests or fewer than ten acres per pest for
aquatic tests, in which the sole purpose under the following small scale
field testing scenarios:

Land-Pesticide testing on plots of land ten acres or less in size:

Test plots may be as large as ten acres per pest if the effect of each
pesticide on several pests is being investigated at a different time for
each pest.  However, if pesticide effects on more than one pest are
being investigated all at the same time, the test plot may not exceed
ten acres in size.  Furthermore, any food or feed crops involved in or
affected by the tests must be destroyed or consumed only by experimental
animals unless a tolerance or exemption from a tolerance has been
established.

Aquatic Uses-Pesticide testing on water bodies one surface acre or less
in size:

 Water bodies may be as large as one acre per pest if the effect of each
pesticide on several pests is being investigated at a different time for
each pest.  However, if pesticide effects on more than one pest are
being investigated all at the same time, the water body may not exceed
one acre in size.  Bodies of water involved in or affected by the tests
may not be used for irrigation, drinking water supplies, or body contact
through recreational activities.  In addition, pesticides may not be
tested in waters that contain or which affect any fish, shellfish or
other plants or animals which may be taken for food or feed unless a
tolerance or exemption from tolerance exists for the test product.

Animal Treatment Uses:

Tests may be conducted only in cases where experimental animals will not
be used for food or feed unless a tolerance or exemption from tolerance
exists for the test product.

Other Uses:

In instances where testing operations do not accurately reflect whether
the testing is to be considered small-or large-scale acreage limits, the
Agency will determine on a case-by-case basis whether an exemption from
the requirement from an EUP is appropriate.

The exemptions described above are not definitive, but 40 CFR 172.3
gives EPA discretionary authority to exempt particular testing
operations from the EUP requirements under other conditions.  40 CFR
172.3 also allows EPA discretionary authority to require EUP’s for
testing operations even when the exemption conditions of 40 CFR 172.3(b)
and (c) are met.

EUP for Small-scale Field Testing of Microbial Pesticides:

The Agency may require an EUP for small scale field testing of certain
unique microbial pesticides (i.e., genetically-altered and
non-indigenous microbial pest control agents) because of the potential
concern for microorganisms to reproduce and multiply in the environment
and the potential for these microbials to cause unforeseen adverse
impacts.  Prior to the initiation of any small scale field testing
involving genetically-altered or non-indigenous microbial pest control
agents, the research organization, company, or individual must submit a
notification to the Agency so that a determination can be made as to
whether an EUP is required.  The requirements for a EUP for field
testing of microbial pesticides are found in 40 CFR 172.43-59.  These
requirements differ significantly from the EUP requirements for testing
other pesticides.

2(b)   Practical Utility/Users of the Data

The information collected and reported under an EUP will enable the
Agency to:

Determine whether a renewal, extension or amendment of the EUP, if
requested, is justified;

Adequately monitor the EUP program;

Ascertain the cause/effect relationship when a pesticide is registered
and later found to have adverse effects (as in the case of
phytotoxicity); and

Review efficacy data which may contain important health data.

3.	Non duplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria

3(a)   Non duplication

The respondent is not required to submit EUP-related information or data
to any other Federal agency or to any other EPA program offices.  FIFRA
section 7 (Final Attachment C), however, does require annual pesticide
production reports from all persons who produce pesticides.  The
pesticide material produced in conjunction with an EUP would be included
in these annual production reports; however, annual production
information is not required as a condition of the EUP, only total
production in the final report.

3(b)   Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB

Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d), EPA published a Federal Register (FR)
notice (71 FR 62436; October 25, 2006) soliciting comment on this
information collection activity and the Agency’s intent to renew the
OMB approval of this ICR.  No public comments were received.

3(c)   Consultations

Consultation and/or dialogue between the respondent and EPA occurs on an
informal, ongoing "as needed" basis, primarily during the submission and
review of the application for an experimental use permit. Historically,
when technical, administrative, or other problems arise, the respondent
is given ample opportunity to inform the agency and vice versa. This
communication between both parties may take place either in a telephone
conversation or in a meeting setting, but not necessarily by a
prescribed schedule.

During the preparation of this ICR renewal, EPA staff contacted several
representatives of pesticide registrants by e-mail to seek feedback on
the EUP information reporting requirements and process.  A copy of the
ICR questionnaire is provided in  Final Attachment D.   The Agency
received no comments from the representatives listed below during the
consultation period.

Russell Schneider

Monsanto

  HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
	Greg Watson

Syngenta

  HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>

Don Carlson

FMC Corporation

  HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Jim
Barron

Bayer

  HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>

3(d)   Effects of Less Frequent Collection

There is only one submission required in conjunction with each request
for EPA approval to conduct testing on certain pesticides.  Therefore,
the frequency of the collection cannot be reduced, except to eliminate
the collection altogether.  The Agency then would have no means by which
to evaluate the potential human health risks and environmental hazard
presented by a proposed test.

3(e)   General Guidelines

The only guideline under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that is
exceeded in this collection is the time period for retaining records.
EPA requirements in 40 CFR 169.2(k) state that records containing
research data relating to registered pesticides be retained as long as
the registration is valid and the manufacturer remains in business.
Pesticide registrations are valid until they are either voluntarily
canceled or withdrawn by the registrant or until EPA has cause to
suspend or cancel the registration.  Since the average period of
marketability of a pesticide ranges from 15 to 30 years, the PRA
guidelines specifying that data other than health, medical, or tax
records not be required to be retained for more than three years will be
exceeded in this program.

3(f)   Confidentiality and Sensitive Questions

3(f)(i)   Confidentiality

When trade secret information or Confidential Business Information (CBI)
is provided to the Agency, such information is protected from disclosure
under FIFRA Section 10, as amended and EPA's confidentiality regulation,
Title 40 CFR, Subpart B.  Data submitted to the Agency are handled
strictly in accordance with the FIFRA CBI Security Manual.  This manual
contains instructions relative to all contact with confidential
documents, including responsibility of EPA employees; physical security
measures; CBI materials within EPA, such as CBI typing procedures
(documents typed internally or on contract); and division internal
procedures.  The manual dictates that: (1) all CBI must be marked or
flagged as such , (2) all CBI must be kept in secure, double-locked
areas, and (3) all CBI for destruction must be cleared by a document
control officer and placed in the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances paper shredder.

3(f)(ii)   Sensitive questions

No information of a sensitive or private nature is requested in
conjunction with this information collection activity.  Further, this
information collection activity complies with the provisions of the
Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-108.

4.	The Respondents and the Information Requested

4(a)   Respondents/NAICS Codes

 The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for
respondents participating in this data collection is 325320 (Pesticide
and other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).

4(b)   Information Requested

4(b)(i)   Data Items

Form 8570-17 must be submitted to EPA with each EUP application. The
type of information to be submitted with the application depends on
whether the product is already registered and whether a tolerance is
required for the testing covered under the EUP.  40 CFR 172.4 lists the
information that is required.

An application for an EUP may be submitted by any company or person
wishing to generate the information necessary as required by section 3
of FIFRA in accordance with the regulations found in 40 CFR 172.2(a).
The applicant may be a potential registrant, an independent researcher
or testing laboratory, or any similar agent or consultant of a
manufacturer. Applications must be submitted to the following address:

Document Processing Desk (EUP)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Washington, D.C. 20460

Information Required in All EUP Applications

Each EUP application must contain the following information together
with a completed copy of 8570-17:

Applicant’s name and address;

The registration number of the product, if it has been registered
(information requirements for unregistered products are listed below in
a separate section);

Purpose or objectives of the proposed testing;

Detailed description of the proposed testing program including the
following test parameters:

Pest organism(s) involved;

Amount of pesticide proposed to be used;

Crops, fauna, and flora involved;

Sites and modes of pesticide applications;

Pesticide dosage rates;

Location of test site, including States;

Number of acres in test site;

Number of structural sites or number of animals by State to be included
in the testing;

Proposed dates of the testing; and

How the testing will be supervised.

Name, street address, telephone number and qualifications of program
participants, including those not employed by the applicant;

Names and street addresses of cooperators (persons owning or controlling
application sites and granting permission to permittees to use these
sites);

Results of prior testing of product by applicant to determine:

toxicity and effects in or on target organisms;

toxicity and effects in or on nontarget plants, animals and insects at
or near the application site; and

adverse effects to the environment from application of this  product;
and

how the applicant intends to store and dispose of unused pesticide and
containers from the proposed experimental use.

Information Required When the Product to be Tested is Not Already
Registered

In addition to the information listed immediately above, when the
product to be tested has not been registered, the applicant must provide
the following information:

A complete confidential statement of composition giving the composition
of the formulation to be tested as a tabulation of the names and
percentage by weight of each ingredient, both active and inert;

Chemical and physical properties of each active ingredient of the
formulation being tested including the analytical methods to be used to
determine these;

available data on the rate of decline of residues on the treated crop or
site together with other information relevant to determining when
workers can safely re-enter treated areas; and

Available toxicity and exposure data, including human epidemiological
data, relevant to assessing the potential of the product to cause injury
to users and other people who may be exposed.

When Testing May Result in Pesticide Residue on Food

When the product to be tested is to be used in such a manner to leave
residue on food or feed, the applicant has three options for determining
that treated crops are not used for food or feed use without a
tolerance:

The applicant may submit evidence that a tolerance or a tolerance
requirement exemption has been established under Section 408 of the
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act;

The applicant may submit a petition for a new tolerance or for an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance established under Section
408 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and

The applicant may certify that the food or feed derived from the
experimental program will be destroyed or will be fed only to
experimental animals which will be destroyed. Alternatively, the
applicant may certify that the food or feed derived from the
experimental program will be disposed of in another manner which does
not endanger man or the environment; the permit application shall
specify the means of such disposal.

EUP applications should be submitted to EPA as far in advance as
possible of the first shipping date, at least six months in advance.
FIFRA section 5(a) requires EPA to complete EUP reviews within 120 days,
and failure to provide the appropriate information or data may delay
processing of the EUP beyond this date.

Labeling Requirements

All pesticides shipped or used under an experimental use permit must be
labeled with directions and conditions for use including the following:

The prominent statement “For Experimental Use Only”;

The Experimental Use Permit Number;

The statement “Not for sale to any person other than a participant or
cooperator of the EPA-approved Experimental Use Program”;

The name, brand or trademark;

The name and address of the permittee, producer, or registrant;

The net contents;

An ingredient statement;

Warning or caution statements;

Any limitations on entry of persons into treated areas;

The establishment registration number, except in those cases where
application of the pesticide is made solely by the producer; and

The directions for trial use.

Extensions or renewal of Experimental Use Permits

EUPs and associated temporary tolerances are usually issued for a period
of one or two years. The permit and any associated temporary tolerances,
may be extended, renewed, or amended upon written request to the Agency,
if circumstances warrant.

Fee Requirements

EUP applications that include a petition for a tolerance, temporary
tolerance, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance, or a
temporary tolerance exemption are generally subject to the fee
requirements established by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
(PRIA) of 2003.  An extension or renewal request for a temporary
tolerance is also generally subject to a fee requirement.  However, PRIA
also established that certain entities may be eligible for a waiver or
reduction of these fees, including small businesses (as defined under
PRIA) and IR-4 applicants.  The paperwork burdens associated with
requesting a waiver or reduction of these fees are estimated in the
Pesticide Registration Fee Waivers ICR (OMB Control No. 2070-0167, EPA
ICR No. 2147).

Use of an EUP Product on Food or Feed Crops

A product may only be used on food or feed crops if the Agency has
issued tolerances or exemptions from requirements for tolerances for all
inert ingredients, metabolites, and degradation products, as well as
active ingredients. If the proposed labeling bears instructions for use
of the product on food or feed crops, or if the intended use of the
product results or may be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in
pesticide residues in or on food or feed, applicants must submit a
statement indicating whether a tolerance or an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance has been issued by the Agency under section
408 of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

If a tolerance, exemption from the requirement of a tolerance has not
been issued for such residues, applicants must include with the
application a petition for establishment of appropriate tolerances,
exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance, or food additive
regulation in accordance with 40 CFR 180. Alternatively, applicants may
certify that the food or feed derived from the experimental program will
be destroyed or fed only to experimental animals for testing purposes,
or otherwise disposed of in a manner which will not endanger man or the
environment.

Suggested Format for an Experimental Use Permit Application

The following format is an example of an acceptable EUP application.
Not all of the items are necessary in every case. Depending on whether
the product being tested is already registered with EPA, and whether a
tolerance is necessary because treated crops will be used as food or
feed, several of these entries may not be necessary.

Section A

This section should include a data sheet detailing the chemical and
physical properties of the test chemical along with a complete statement
of the names and percentages by weight of each active and inert
ingredient in the formulation to be shipped.

Section B

This section should include a copy of the proposed experimental label.
The minimum labeling requirements are set forth in 40 CFR 172.6.

Section C

This section should include toxicity data, including LD ADVANCE \d3 50
ADVANCE \u3  values, eye and skin irritation data for the formulated
product, and subacute, teratology (one species), mutagenicity, and
possibly chronic and reproduction data on the active ingredient. Data on
the product’s toxicity to fish and wildlife may also be included in
Section C as appropriate.

Section D

This section should include residue data, including when appropriate,
data on: (1) food or feed commodities; (2) non-food crops such as
tobacco; or (3) foliage or other sites where the product may be used and
on which remaining residues of the product may pose a risk to man or the
environment. Section D also includes a description of the analytical
methods used, a summary of the residue data acquired, and when
appropriate, environmental fate data.

Section E

This section should include product performance information
demonstrating that the product is useful for the purposes proposed.
Because EPA has waived the requirement for submitting efficacy data for
all products except those with public health uses, Section E need not
contain actual efficacy data, but should include a summary of the
results of all efficacy testing performed on the product.

Section F

This section should include a statement explaining whether a tolerance
exists or is being requested, especially if the product is to be tested
in a manner that may result in residues in food or feed. If a tolerance
is being requested, the temporary tolerance petition must be provided
with the EUP application.  Given the occurrence whenever all food or
feed derived from the experimental program is to be destroyed or fed to
experimental animals, a statement of explanation must be included.

Section G

The section should include details concerning the proposed experimental
program, including:

qualifications, names, addresses and telephone numbers of all EUP
participants, including cooperators, i.e., persons who grant permission
for an experimental use pesticide to be used on application sites which
they own or control;

names of states in which the product will be used, along with the amount
of active ingredient and acreage (or other appropriate measures) to be
used in each state, and the names of states in which the pesticide may
be shipped for further distribution;

details of the proposed EUP program, including types of pests or
organisms targeted; the crops, animals, surface, or sites to be treated;
the geographical areas where the material is to be used; the use
patterns, intended plot sizes, number of plots, number of replicates,
and other test parameters to be used;

information on prior testing, including a description and the specific
results of any appropriate prior testing of the product conducted by the
applicant to determine, toxicity and effects in or on any target
organisms at the site of application; phytotoxicity and other forms of
toxicity or effects on nontarget plants, animals and insects, at or near
the site of application; or any adverse effects on the environment;

objectives of the EUP program, including a statement specifying the type
of data to be collected and the intended gain from conducting the
program;

justification for the quantity (volume) of active ingredient proposed to
be used under the EUP, including a statement specifying the various
parameters used to determine the quantity of active ingredient;

a statement proposing a suitable duration for the EUP commensurate with
the program objectives; and

details concerning the method of disposing of unused materials at the
conclusion of the testing program.

Program Surveillance and Data Reporting Requirements for an Experimental
Use Permit

Once the permit is issued and the pesticide testing is underway, the
applicant is required to track the results at each test site and submit
a final report to EPA which shall include (40 CFR 172.8):

All data gathered during the testing program. Although field notes need
not be included in this report, they must be kept available for EPA
review upon request.

A report of how pesticide containers and unused pesticides were disposed
of, including the quantity disposed of, disposal sites and disposal
methods.

In the case where meat-producing animals or birds are treated by or
exposed to an experimental use pesticide, the applicant must report the
name and location where the animals will be processed to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Washington, DC, 20250.

The applicant must also report any adverse effects from use of or from
exposure to the pesticide being tested.

EPA may require advance notice from the applicant of the intended test
dates, sites and times. The applicant must also allow EPA access to the
testing site to determine whether the testing complies with the terms
and conditions of the permit.

4(b)(ii)	  Respondent Activities

The following are the activities to be conducted by a respondent
(applicant) in order to comply with the provisions of EPA Form 8570-17.

Activity	Explanation

read FIFRA Section 5 and 40 CFR 172.8(b) 	become familiar with the
legislation and regulations and determine the requirements as they
pertain to a proposed experimental use of a pesticide

plan activities	plan the actions necessary to comply with the
legislation and regulations

create information	develop information required for notification

gather information	gather information required for the notification or
containment records

process, compile, and review information 	check information for accuracy
and completeness

complete paperwork	prepare notification document or containment record

record, disclose, and display information	submit notification to OPP

store, maintain, and file information	retain copies of all submissions

5.	The Information Collected–Agency Activities, Collection
Methodology, and Information Management

5(a)   Agency Activities

The following are activities necessary to evaluate a submitted request
for an experimental use permit:

Activity

Explanation

review submitted application package

review application form and package for completeness and appropriateness

record submission

record submission in tracking system

analyze submission

conduct scientific reviews of data

file submission

store and maintain submission information in Agency’s file system

5(b)   Collection Methodology and Management

A submitted EUP package usually includes three parts: an EPA Application
Form 8570-17, the product label, and, in most cases, supporting data.
The application form and the product label are pin-punched by date by
the Front-End Application Processing Unit for initial screening.  If
everything is found to be complete, the proposed EUP is given a file
symbol, entered into the appropriate tracking system, and a registration
jacket is created identifying the document by the appropriate Product
Manager (PM) for the chemical being employed.  The accompanying data is
identified and processed for review.

The three-part EUP package is sent to the designated PM who is
responsible for managing the registration action.  The testing program
and labeling program are reviewed by the PM while the data portion is
routed for scientific review to the appropriate discipline.  On
completion of the scientific review, the PM receives a written analysis
of the data.  If the data is found to be acceptable, an EUP is issued.
If not, the EUP request is rejected and the PM then notifies the
applicant in writing of the deficiencies before the EUP request can be
resubmitted.  The file is then updated in the tracking system to reflect
the latest status and the registration jacket is stored in the file
room.

5(c)   Small Entity Flexibility

The Agency recognizes that many small businesses are involved in
research and development activities with pesticides.  In setting forth
the notification requirements, EPA has sought to minimize the regulatory
burden on research and development.  Toward this end, the Agency has
identified the minimum amount of data to be submitted to permit a
scientific assessment of the proposed research.  Much of this
information already would be available to the respondent as part of the
normal information developed during the research and development stage.
These data requirements are flexible and may be adjusted as appropriate
to the specific product under review.  As an alternative to submitting a
Notification, an applicant may apply for, and obtain an EUP before
conducting a field test with a pesticide.  Because the notification
requirements have been designed from the outset to minimize the burden
on respondents, as a result, there are no special measures taken for
small businesses since the burden is considered to be at a minimal
level.

5(d)   Collection Schedule

Not applicable.  This activity is conducted only when an EUP request is
made.

6.	Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection

6(a)   Estimating the Respondent Burden

Respondent burden hours are estimated at 10.10 hours per respondent with
a cost of $644.37 per response. Based on the approximate number of
applications received in fiscal years 2003, 2004 and 2005, the
anticipated number of respondents for each of the next three fiscal
years is 75. The total respondent burden is estimated to be 757.5 hours.

6(b)   Estimating Respondent Costs

For a period of some years when estimating labor rates for most OPP
program ICR renewals, the Agency adjusted the ICR renewal labor rates by
using the NASA Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Deflator Inflation
Calculator to index the labor cost for a particular year.  However, in
July 2006, Agency economists completely re-estimated wages, benefits,
and overhead for all labor categories for the pesticide industry, state
government and Agency employees.  The Agency analysis uses currently
available information on labor rates and other benefits from publicly
available websites.  A copy of the methodology used to re-estimate the
labor rates and formulas used to derive the fully loaded rates and
overhead costs are listed in Final Attachment E.

To derive the labor rates for this ICR, Agency economists estimated the
wages for the management, technical, and clerical labor categories using
the methodology cited above.  The respondent costs for this renewal for
managerial, technical and clerical rates are estimated at $100.86,
$64.80, and $33.05 per hour, respectively.  These labor rates are fully
loaded and include benefits and overhead costs.  Using the Agency’s
burden estimate and the fully-loaded labor rates, the Agency estimates
the applicant labor costs to be approximately $644.35 per response.
This total labor cost associated with the paperwork burden is estimated
to be $48,327.45

	ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN/COST ESTIMATES

COLLECTION ACTIVITIES

Burden Hours (per year)

TOTAL

 ADVANCE \d3 	Mgmt.

$100.86/hr.

Tech.

$64.80/hr.

Cler. $33.05/hr.

Hours

Costs

Read regulations

0.5

0.5

0.0

1.0

$82.83

Plan activities

0.0

1.0

0.0

1.0

$64.80

Create information

0.0

2.0

0.0

2.0

$129.60

Gather information

0.0

2.5

0.0

2.5

$162.00

Compile and review

0.0

2.0

0.0

2.0

$129.60

Complete paperwork

0.1

0.5

0.0

0.6

$42.49

Store/maintain data

0.0

0.0

1.0

1.0

$33.05

TOTAL

0.6

8.5

1.0

10.1

$644.37

ANNUAL BURDEN:  10.10 Total Hours x 75 Respondents = 757.50 Hours

ANNUAL COSTS

	(a) Management:  0.6 hours x $100.86 x 75 Respondents 	 	  $4,538.70

	(b) Technical:   8.50 hours x $64.80 x 75 Respondents 		$41,310.00

	(c) Clerical:    1.00 hours x $33.05 x 75 respondents			  $2,478.75

							 Total			$48,327.45

6(c)   Estimating Agency Burden and Costs

The Agency needs to process, review and document their evaluation of
EUP applications. Each year, the Agency may spend 1,125 burden hours to
process the 75 applications EUP applications the Agency receives.
Estimates for the Agency's burden and the associated costs are provided
below.

	ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN/COST ESTIMATES

COLLECTION ACTIVITIES

Burden Hours (per year)

TOTAL

Mgmt.

$93.07/hr.

Tech.

$66.34/hr

Cler.

$47.17/hr

Hours

Costs

Review submitted

application package

0.0

  2.0

0.0

2.0

$132.68

Record submission

0.0

  1.0

0.0

1.0

$66.34

Analyze submission

1.0

  8.0

0.0

9.0

$623.79

File submission

0.0

  2.0

1.0

3.0	$179.85

TOTAL

1.0

13.0

1.0

15.0

$1002.66

ANNUAL BURDEN:  15 Total Hours x 75 Applicants = 1,125 Hours

ANNUAL COSTS

	(a) Management:   1.0 hours x $93.07 x 75 applicants		   $6980.25

	(b) Technical:	13.0 hours x $66.34 x 75 applicants     		$64,681.50

	(c) Clerical:    1.0 hours x $47.17 x 75 applicants			  $3,537.75

  							Total			$75,199.50

6(d)   Bottom Line Hours and Costs / Master Table

	MASTER TABLE

TOTAL

Hours

Costs

Respondent Burden/Cost Estimates:

757.50

          $48,327.45

Agency Burden/Cost Estimates:

1,125

          $75,199.50

6(e)   Reasons For Changes in Burden

There is no change to the Agency’s burden estimate.

6(f)   Burden Statement

The total annual “respondent” (applicant) burden for the proposed
renewal ICR entitled Application For Experimental Use Permit (EUP) To
Ship And Use A Pesticide For Experimental Purposes Only, is estimated to
be 757 with an average potential per respondent burden of 10 hours.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, “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.  For this collection, it is the time reading the regulations,
planning the necessary data collection activities, conducting tests,
analyzing data, generating reports and completing other required
paperwork, and storing, filing, and maintaining the data.  The 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 number for this information collection
appears at the beginning and the end of this document.  In addition OMB
control numbers for EPA’s regulations, after initial display in the
final rule, are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and appear on the information
collection instrument as applicable, i.e., form or instructions.

The Agency has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0632, which is available for online viewing at
HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"  www.regulations.gov , or in
person viewing at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.
This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The docket telephone number is (703)
305-5805.  You may submit comments regarding the Agency's need for this
information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any
suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of
automated collection techniques.

Comments may be submitted to EPA electronically through
http://www.regulations.gov or by mail addressed to Director, Collection
Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.  You can also send
comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503,
Attention: Desk Office for EPA.  Include docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0632 and OMB control number 2070-0040 in any
correspondence but do not submit Experimental Use Permit applications
and any related information (e.g., forms, reports, etc.) to these
addresses.  The information described in this ICR is to be submitted to
the address identified in section 4(b) of this supporting
statement.ATTACHMENTS TO THE SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Attachments to the supporting statement are available in the public
docket established for this ICR under docket identification number
EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0632.  These attachments are available for online
viewing at   HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov_"
www.regulations.gov  or otherwise accessed as described in section 6(f)
of the supporting statement.

Final Attachment A - EPA Form 8570-17 - Application For An Experimental
Use Permit To Ship And Use A Pesticide For Experimental Purposes Only -
available electronically at   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/"  http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/
.

Final Attachment B - FIFRA Section 5 - available electronically at

  HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/epahome/laws.htm"
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/laws.htm .

Final Attachment C - FIFRA Section 7 - available electronically at

  HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/epahome/laws.htm"
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/laws.htm .

Final Attachment D – Sample Consultation Questionnaire

Final Attachment E – Methodology for Estimating OPP ICR Wage Rates for
Industry, State and EPA Labor Costs; Memo From Richard Keigwin, Director
Biological and Economic Analysis Division, to OPP Division Directors,
July 2006

Final Attachment F - Display Related to OMB Control #2070-0040 -
Listings of Related Regulations in 40 CFR 9.1

February 2, 2007

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