[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10039-10044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5421]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-5696-5]


Agency Information Collection Activities

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 notice announces that EPA is planning to submit the 
following proposed and/or continuing Information Collection Requests 
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting 
the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on 
specific aspects of the proposed information collections as described 
below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 1997.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Mail 
code 2223A, OECA/OC/METD, Washington, DC 20460. A copy of these ICRs 
may be obtained without charge from Sandy Farmer (202) 260-2740.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane M. Engert, tel: (202) 564-5021; 
FAX: (202) 564-0050; e-mail: [email protected] for NSPS 
subparts M, P, Q, R, and Z. Scott Throwe tel: (202) 564-7013; FAX: 
(202) 564-0050; e-mail: Throwe.S[email protected] for NSPS subpart 
PP. Steven Hoover--tel: (202) 564-7007; FAX: (202) 564-0050; e-mail: 
Hoover.S[email protected] for NSPS subpart SSS. Virginia Lathrop, 
202/564-7057. Fax 202/564-0050. Lathrop.V[email protected]. For 
NESHAP subpart D. Jane M. Engert, tel: (202) 564-5021; FAX: (202) 564-
0050; e-mail: [email protected] for NESHAP subpart O. Dave 
Stangel, (202) 564-4162 fax (202) 564-0085 or 
S[email protected] for ``Notification of Stored Pesticides 
with Suspended or Canceled Registrations.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

NSPS Subpart M: Secondary Brass and Bronze Production Plants

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
Secondary Brass and Bronze Production Plants that commenced 
construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of 
proposal (June 11, 1973). The specific units to which this subpart 
applies are reverberatory and electric furnaces of 1,000 kg (2205 lb) 
or greater production capacity and blast (cupola) furnaces of 250 kg/h 
(550 lb/h) or greater production capacity. This subpart does not apply 
to furnaces from which molten brass or bronze are cast into the shape 
of finished products, such as foundry furnaces.
    Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Secondary Brass 
and Bronze Production Plants [40 CFR Part 60, Subpart M], OMB Control 
Number: 2060-0110, Expires: 9/30/97.
    Abstract: Secondary brass and bronze production activities result 
in emissions of metallic particulate matter. In the Administrator's 
judgment, emissions from these sources are in sufficient quantity to 
cause or contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or 
welfare. Consequently, New Source Performance Standards were 
promulgated for this source category. These standards establish limits 
for both particulate matter and visible emissions.
    In order to ensure compliance with the standards, adequate 
recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. This information enables the 
Agency to: (1) Identify the sources subject to the standard; (2) ensure 
initial compliance with emission limits; and (3) verify continuous 
compliance with the standard. Specifically, the rule requires an 
application for approval of construction, notification of startup, 
notification and report of the initial emissions test, and notification 
of any physical or operational change that may increase the emission 
rate. In addition, sources are required to keep records of all 
startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.
    In the absence of such information collection requirements, 
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether the 
standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean 
Air Act. Consequently, these information collection requirements are 
mandatory, and the records required by this NSPS must be retained by 
the owner or operator for two years. In general, the required 
information consists of emissions data and other information deemed not 
to be private. However, any information submitted to the agency for 
which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according 
to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2, 
Subpart B--Confidentiality of Business Information. 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 are 
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The average annual burden to the industry over 
the next three years from these recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements is estimated at 7.5 person-hours. This is based on an 
estimated 5 respondents, with no new plants or potlines expected to be 
constructed in the next three years. The burden estimate includes only 
recordkeeping associated with startup, shutdown and malfunction events. 
Since reporting requirements apply only to new sources, there is no 
anticipated reporting burden for this industry over the next three 
years as a result of these standards.

NSPS Subpart P, Primary Copper Smelters; NSPS Subpart Q, Primary Zinc 
Smelters; NSPS Subpart R, Primary Lead Smelters

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
Primary Copper Smelters, Primary Lead Smelters, and Primary Zinc 
Smelters that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction 
after the date of proposal (October 16, 1974). The specific units to 
which this subpart applies are: (1) For primary copper smelters, each 
dryer, roaster, smelting furnace or copper converter; (2) for primary 
lead smelters, each sintering machine, sintering machine discharge end, 
blast furnace, dross reverberatory furnace, electric smelting furnace, 
and converter; and (3) for primary zinc smelters, each roaster and 
sintering machine.
    Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Primary Copper 
Smelters, Primary Lead Smelters, and Primary Zinc Smelters [40 CFR Part 
60, Subparts P, Q, and R] There is no active OMB Control Number.
    Abstract: Primary copper, lead and zinc smelter operations result 
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emissions of metallic particulate matter and sulfur dioxide. In the 
Administrator's judgment, emissions from these sources are in 
sufficient quantity to cause or contribute to air pollution that may 
endanger public health or welfare. Consequently, New Source Performance 
Standards were promulgated for these source categories. These standards 
establish limits for particulate matter, visible emissions and sulfur 
dioxide.
    In order to ensure compliance with the standards, adequate 
recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. This information enables the 
Agency to: (1) Identify the sources subject to the standard; (2) ensure 
initial compliance with emission limits; and (3) verify continuous 
compliance with the standard. Specifically, the rule requires an 
application for approval of construction, notification of startup, 
notification and report of the initial emissions test, and notification 
of any physical or operational change that may increase the emission 
rate. In addition, sources are required to keep daily records of 
average sulfur dioxide concentrations, and records of all startups, 
shutdowns, and malfunctions as they occur. Excess emissions must be 
reported semi-annually. For copper smelters only, owners or operators 
must keep monthly records of the smelter charge rate and weight percent 
(dry basis) of arsenic, antimony, lead and zinc.
    In the absence of such information collection requirements, 
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether the 
standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean 
Air Act. Consequently, these information collection requirements are 
mandatory, and the records required by this NSPS must be retained by 
the owner or operator for two years. In general, the required 
information consists of emissions data and other information deemed not 
to be private. However, any information submitted to the agency for 
which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according 
to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2, 
Subpart B--Confidentiality of Business Information. 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 are 
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The average annual burden to the industry over 
the next three years from these recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements is estimated at 1445 person-hours. This is based on an 
estimated 15 respondents, with no new smelters expected to be 
constructed in the next three years. The burden estimate includes daily 
and monthly recordkeeping as well as records of startup, shutdown and 
malfunction events. Since there are no new sources anticipated, the 
only reporting burden for this industry is the semi-annual reporting of 
excess emissions which is estimated at 8 hours per report.

NSPS Subpart Z: Ferroalloy Production Facilities

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
Ferroalloy Production Facilities that commenced construction, 
modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal (October 21, 
1974). The specific units to which this subpart applies are: Electric 
submerged arc furnaces that produce silicon metal, ferrosilicon, 
calcium silicon, silicomanganese zirconium, ferrochrome silicon, 
silvery iron, high-carbon ferrochrome, charge chrome, standard 
ferromanganese, silicomanganese, ferromanganese silicon, or calcium 
carbide; and dust-handling equipment.
    Title: New Source Performance Standards(NSPS) for Ferroalloy 
Production Facilities [40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Z]. No active OMB 
Control Number.
    Abstract: The production of ferroalloys results in emissions of 
particulate matter and carbon monoxide. In the Administrator's 
judgment, emissions from these sources are in sufficient quantity to 
cause or contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or 
welfare. Consequently, New Source Performance Standards were 
promulgated for this source category. These standards establish limits 
for particulate matter and carbon dioxide, and for visible emissions 
from dust-handling equipment.
    In order to ensure compliance with the standards, adequate 
recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. This information enables the 
Agency to: (1) Identify the sources subject to the standard; (2) ensure 
initial compliance with emission limits; and (3) verify continuous 
compliance with the standard. Specifically, the rule requires an 
application for approval of construction, notification of startup, 
notification and report of the initial emissions test, and notification 
of any physical or operational change that may increase the emission 
rate. In addition, sources are required to keep daily records of 
operating parameters, and record all startups, shutdowns, and 
malfunctions.
    In the absence of such information collection requirements, 
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether the 
standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean 
Air Act. Consequently, these information collection requirements are 
mandatory, and the records required by this NSPS must be retained by 
the owner or operator for two years. In general, the required 
information consists of emissions data and other information deemed not 
to be private. However, any information submitted to the agency for 
which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according 
to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2, 
Subpart B--Confidentiality of Business Information. 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 are 
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
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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.
    Burden Statement: The average annual burden to the industry over 
the next three years from these recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements is estimated at 177 person-hours. This is based on an 
estimated 1 respondent, with no new plants expected to be constructed 
in the next three years. The burden estimate includes recordkeeping 
associated with daily monitoring, and records of startup, shutdown and 
malfunction events. There is no anticipated reporting burden for this 
industry over the next three years as a result of these standards.

NSPS Subpart PP: Ammonium Sulfate Manufacture

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
facilities with ammonium sulfate dryers within an ammonium sulfate 
manufacturing plant in the caprolactum by-product, synthetic and coke 
oven by-product sectors of the ammonium sulfate industry.
    Background: The Administrator has judged that PM emissions from 
ammonium sulfate manufacturing plants cause or contribute to air 
pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health 
or welfare. Owners/operators of ammonium sulfate manufacturing plants 
must notify EPA of construction, modification, startups, shut downs, 
date and results of initial performance test and excess emissions. In 
order to ensure compliance with the standards promulgated to protect 
public health, adequate reporting and recordkeeping is necessary. In 
the absence of such information enforcement personnel would be unable 
to determine whether the standards are being met on a continuous basis, 
as required by the Clean Air Act.
    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 are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: There are 21 sources subject to NSPS subpart PP. 
No new sources are expected in the next 3 years. The affected sources 
are required to submit semiannual excess emissions reports. Each report 
is estimated at 8 hours. The total reporting and recordkeeping burden 
for this collection of information is estimated to average 336 hours 
per year for the industry. 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.

NSPS Subpart SSS Supplementary Information

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
those which are subject to NSPS Subpart SSS, or each coating operation 
and each piece of coating mix preparation equipment for which 
construction, modification or reconstruction commenced after January 
22, 1986.
    Title: New Source Performance Standards for Magnetic Tape Coating 
Facilities--Subpart SSS, OMB Number 2060-0171, expires September 30, 
1997.
    Abstract: The EPA is charged under Section 111 of the Clean Air 
Act, as amended, to establish standards of performance for new 
stationary sources that reflect:
    * * * Application of the best technological system of continuous 
emissions reduction which (taking into consideration the cost of 
achieving such emissions reduction, or any non-air quality health and 
environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator 
determines has been adequately demonstrated [Section 111(a)(1)].
    The Agency refers to this charge as selecting the best demonstrated 
technology (BDT). Section 111 also requires that the Administrator 
review and, if appropriate, revise such standards every four years. In 
addition, Section 114(a) states that:
    * * * The Administrator may require any owner or operator subject 
to any requirement of this Act to (A) establish and maintain such 
records, (B) make such reports, (C) install, use and maintain such 
monitoring equipment or methods (in accordance with such methods at 
such locations, at such intervals, and in such manner as the 
Administrator shall prescribe, and (D) sample such emissions (E) keep 
records on control parameters, production variables or other indirect 
data when direct monitoring of emissions is impractical ( submit 
compliance certifications in accordance with section 114(a)(3), and (G) 
provide such other information, as he may reasonably require.
    In the Administrator's judgement, VOC emissions from the magnetic 
tape manufacturing industry cause or contribute to air pollution that 
may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. 
Therefore, the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Magnetic 
Tape Coating Facilities were proposed on January 22, 1986, and 
promulgated on October 3, 1988. These standards apply to each coating 
operation and each piece of coating mix preparation equipment for which 
construction, modification or reconstruction commenced after January 
22, 1986. Volatile organic compounds (VOC's) are the pollutants 
regulated under this Subpart.
    Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make 
the following one-time-only reports: notification of the date of 
construction or reconstruction (40 CFR 60.7(a)(1)); notification of the 
anticipated and actual dates of startup (40 CFR 60.7 (a)(2) and 
(a)(3)); notification of any physical or operational change to an 
existing facility which may increase the regulated pollutant emission 
rate (40 CFR 60.7(a)(4)); and notification of the date of demonstration 
of continuous monitoring system and initial performance test (40 CFR 
60.7 (a)(5) and (d)). Owners or operators are also required to maintain 
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shutdowns, malfunctions, or periods where the continuous monitoring 
system is inoperative. The owner or operator must also provide 
notification of the date of the initial performance test (40 CFR 
60.8(d)) and the reporting of initial performance test results (40 CFR 
60.8(a) and 60.717(a)). The owner or operator must maintain performance 
test results and continuous monitoring system records (40 CFR 
60.714(i)), as well as maintain a file of all measurements including 
performance test measurements, and all other information required by 
this subpart recorded in a permanent file suitable for inspection. This 
file shall be retained for at least two years (40 CFR 60.7(e)).
    Recordkeeping specific to magnetic tape coating operations include 
the requirement to install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a device 
to indicate cumulative VOC recovered (when monthly liquid balance is to 
be performed) (40 CFR 60.713(b)(1)). Records must also be maintained of 
projected and actual solvent consumption (40 CFR 60.714(a), and 40 CFR 
60.717 (b) and (c)), as well as the monthly liquid material balance (40 
CFR 60.714(b)). Records of the periods when control devices are not 
operating must also be maintained (40 CFR 60.714(h)). The owner or 
operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring 
devices to record VOC levels in inlet and outlet gas streams controlled 
by a carbon adsorption system (40 CFR 60.714(c)). A coating operation 
controlled by a condensation system shall monitor the temperature of 
the condenser exhaust stream (40 CFR 60.714(d)). Where coating 
operations or coating mix preparation is controlled by thermal 
incinerator, the combustion temperature of incinerator must be recorded 
(40 CFR 60.714(e)). Where the coating operation or affected coating mix 
preparation equipment is controlled by a catalytic incinerator, the gas 
temperature of both upstream and downstream of the catalyst bed shall 
be recorded (40 CFR 60.714(f)). Where a VOC capture system is used, the 
owner or operator shall identify parameters to be monitored, and then 
install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a monitoring device that 
records the value of the chosen parameter (40 CFR 60.714(g)).
    Records shall be maintained of the monthly weighted average mass of 
VOC contained in the coating (40 CFR 60.714(j)). The actual solvent use 
records shall be submitted at the end of the initial calendar year (40 
CFR 60.717(b)). Each owner or operator shall submit quarterly reports 
which document the VOC content, capture or destruction, and equipment 
monitoring data (40 CFR 60.717(d)). Each owner or operator not required 
to submit quarterly reports because no reportable periods have occurred 
shall submit semiannual reports (40 CFR 60.717(e)).
    All reports are sent to the delegated State or local authority. In 
the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are 
sent directly to the EPA Regional Office. Notifications are used to 
inform the Agency or delegated authority when a source becomes subject 
to the standard. The reviewing authority may then inspect the source to 
check if the pollution control devices are properly installed and 
operated, and that the standard is being met. Performance test reports 
are needed as these are the Agency's record of a source's initial 
capability to comply with the emission standard, and note the operating 
conditions (e.g., combustion temperature or concentration of organic 
compounds in the exhaust stream) under which compliance was achieved. 
The quarterly reports are used for problem identification, as a check 
on source operation and maintenance, and for compliance determinations. 
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current 
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations 
are listed in 40 CFR Part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for the currently 
approved 1994 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where appropriate, 
the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions, while being 
consistent with the concept of burden under 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. 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.
    This estimate is based on the assumption that there would be 10 
sources currently covered by the ICR and an additional 3.2 sources per 
year over the three years covered by the ICR. The annual burden of 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements for facilities subject to 
Subpart SSS are summarized by the following information. The reporting 
requirements are as follows: Read Instructions (1 person-hour), Initial 
performance test (280 person-hours). It is assumed that 20% of tests 
are repeated due to failure. Performing monthly method 24 analysis (90 
person-hours for 12 occurrences per year). Estimates for report writing 
are: Notification of construction/reconstruction (2 person-hours), 
Notification of physical/operational changes (8 person-hours), 
Notification of anticipated startup (2 person-hours), Notification of 
actual startup (2 person-hours), Notification of initial performance 
test (2 person-hours), Notification of CMS (2 person-hours), and Report 
of performance test (included in VOC content of all coatings applied, 
total amount and percent VOC recovered, and the total amount of coating 
applied. In addition, facilities utilizing less solvent annually than 
the applicable cutoff shall make semiannual estimates of projected 
annual amount of solvent use and maintain records of actual solvent 
use.
    Each owner or operator of an affected magnetic tape coating 
operation shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a monitoring 
device that continuously indicates and records the concentration level 
of organic compounds in the outlet gas stream. Certain facilities will 
also be required to continuously measure and record either the 
combustion temperature of the incinerator (for those facilities 
controlled by a thermal incinerator) or the condenser exhaust

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temperature (for those facilities controlled by a condensation system).
    Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make 
the following one-time-only reports: notification of the date of 
construction or reconstruction; notification of the anticipated and 
actual dates of startup; notification of any physical or operational 
change to an existing facility which may increase the regulated 
pollutant emission rate; notification of reporting requirements listed 
above). The report of excess emissions (16 person-hours for 4 
occurrences per year) assuming 20 percent of the facilities have excess 
emissions, and the report of no excess emissions (8 person-hours) on a 
twice per year basis (assuming 80 percent of the facilities have no 
excess emissions). Recordkeeping requirements are time to enter 
information records of startups, shutdown, malfunction, etc. (1.5 
person-hours for 50 occurrences/year), records of control device 
operating parameters (0.25 person-hours for 350 occurrences per year), 
records of projected/actual solvent use (8.0 person-hours for 2 
occurrences per year), records for monthly liquid material balance (2.0 
person-hours for 12 occurrences per year), and monthly determination of 
average VOC content of coating (2.0 person-hours for 12 occurrences per 
year). Records must be kept for a period of two years.
    The average burden to industry over the three years of the current 
ICR from these recordkeeping and reporting requirements was estimated 
to be 3982 person-hours on an annual basis. The respondent costs have 
been calculated on the basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent 
overhead. The average annual burden to industry over the three year 
period of the ICR was estimated to be $121,264.

NESHAP Subpart D: Beryllium Rocket Motor Firing

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
those which are rocket motor test sites using beryllium propellant.
    Title: NESHAP subpart D: Beryllium Rocket Motor Firing. There is 
not an active OMB Control Number for this ICR.
    Abstract: Beryllium rocket motor firing operations result in 
emissions of beryllium. In the Administrator's judgment, emissions from 
these sources are in sufficient quantity to cause or contribute to air 
pollution that may endanger public health or welfare. Consequently, 
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 
subpart D was promulgated on April 6, 1973 and amended November 7, 1985 
for this source category. These standards establish limits for 
beryllium.
    In order to ensure compliance with the standards, adequate 
recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. This information enables the 
Agency to: (1) Identify the sources subject to the standard; (2) ensure 
initial compliance with emission limits; and (3) verify continuous 
compliance with the standard. Specifically, the rule requires subject 
test sites to test ambient air for Beryllium during and after firing of 
a rocket motor. Sampling techniques are approved by the Administrator. 
Samples are analyzed within 30 days and results are reported to the EPA 
Region by registered letter by the business day following the 
determination (See 40 CFR 61.43.). In addition stack sampling required 
at 40 CFR 61.41, requires continuous sampling of beryllium combustion 
products, analysis and reporting within 30 days. The results are 
reported to EPA by the day following the determination and calculation. 
There is one test facility and three to four stored Beryllium fueled 
rockets subject to NESHAP subpart D.
    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 are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The estimated burden hours should be 6 hours per 
year for the one facility in the industry. An average of two reports 
per year averaging 3 hours each for a total of 6 hours per year. This 
estimate 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.

NESHAP Subpart O: Inorganic Arsenic Emissions From Primary Copper 
Smelters

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
those which are subject to the NESHAP for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions 
from Primary Copper Smelters.
    Title: NESHAP subpart O: Inorganic Arsenic Emissions from Primary 
Copper Smelters. There is not an active OMB Control Number for this 
ICR.
    Abstract: Primary Copper Smelter operations result in emissions of 
inorganic arsenic emissions. In the Administrator's judgment, emissions 
from these sources are in sufficient quantity to cause or contribute to 
air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare. Consequently, 
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 
subpart O was promulgated on August 4, 1986 for this source category. 
These standards establish limits for inorganic arsenic.
    In order to ensure compliance with the standards, adequate 
recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. There are currently seven 
sources subject to this subpart. All sources are covered by section 
61.172(a) which exempts them from emission standards. As long as these 
sources remain in this status their only requirement is to submit an 
annual report under 61.177(f). This information enables the Agency to 
be informed of their status.
    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 are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
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proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The estimated burden hours should be 2 hours per 
year for each facility to prepare the annual report. An for the seven 
sources the total burden is 14 hours per year for the industry.

Notification of Stored Pesticides With Suspended or Canceled 
Registrations

    Affected entities: This action affects any producer or exporter of 
pesticides, registrant of a pesticide, applicant for registration of a 
pesticide, applicant for or holder of an experimental use permit, 
commercial applicator, any person who distributes or sells any 
pesticide, or who possesses any pesticide which has had its 
registration suspended or canceled.
    Title: Notification of Stored Pesticides with Canceled or Suspended 
Registrations Under Section 6(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide 
and Rodenticide Act (EPA Form No. 1519.04), OMB Control Number 2070-
0109, Expiration Date: 8/31/97.
    Abstract: Section 6(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires any producer or exporter of 
pesticides, registrant of a pesticide, applicant for registration of a 
pesticide, applicant for or holder of an experimental use permit, 
commercial applicator, or any person who distributes or sells any 
pesticide, who possesses any pesticide which has had its registration 
suspended or canceled under section 6 to notify the Administrator and 
appropriate State and local officials of: (1) Such possession; (2) the 
quantity of such pesticide such person possesses, and (3) the place at 
which such pesticide is stored.
    EPA may require affected persons to submit information on the 
storage of canceled or suspended pesticides through FIFRA section 6 
Suspension and/or Cancellation orders or through Notices published in 
the Federal Register. The formats, procedures, and identification of 
persons who must submit FIFRA section 6(g) information will appear in 
the Suspension/Cancellation Order or Federal Register Notice itself. 
The information required by FIFRA section 6(g) will be used by the 
Agency for compliance monitoring purposes (identification of areas 
where large amounts of suspended/canceled products are being stored, 
inspection targeting to assure adequate storage and compliance with the 
terms of the cancellation or suspension order, inspections to confirm 
the adequacy of the registrant's recall plans, etc.), indemnification 
determinations for emergency suspended and canceled products, the 
determination of disposal burdens, to aid the FIFRA section 19 recall 
process, and to aid the Agency in the development of a reimbursement 
plan for the registrant's costs for the storage of canceled and 
suspended pesticides which have been recalled under FIFRA section 19.
    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 are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement:
    Burden Hours per Response: 1.5 hours per respondent which includes 
time for reading the Federal Register or Notice of Intent to Cancel, 
plan activities, create and gather information, process information, 
and record and report information.
    Frequency of Response: As necessary. Burden estimates are based on 
an estimate of 2 suspensions or cancellations per year.
    Number of Respondents: 104,000 respondents (52,000 potential 
respondents per action) who may be required to submit information per 
year.
    Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: 156,000 hours.
    This estimate 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.

    Dated: February 27, 1997.
Elliott J. Gilberg,
Acting Director, Office of Compliance.
[FR Doc. 97-5421 Filed 3-4-97; 8:45 am]
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