[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 22, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 50985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-21380]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6856-3]


Withdrawal of Request for Comment on Renewal Information 
Collections for the Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and 
Hazardous Substances; and the Continuous Release Reporting Regulations 
(CRRR) Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that 
it has withdrawn the following notices published in the Federal 
Register (June 13, 2000) that solicited comment on EPA's request to 
renew existing ICRs: Notification of Episodic Release of Oil and 
Hazardous Substances (EPA ICR No. 1049.09, OMB No. 2050-0046) (65 FR 
37128); and Continuous Release Reporting Regulations (CRRR) under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
of 1980 (CERCLA) (EPA ICR No. 1445.05, OMB No. 2050-0086) (65 FR 
37131).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Beasley, (703) 603-9086. 
Facsimile number: (703) 603-9104. Electronic address: 
[email protected]. Comments should not be submitted to this contact 
person.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Why Are the Requests for Comment Withdrawn?

    The EPA has withdrawn the request for comment so that it may 
include more information in each of the Information Collection Requests 
before asking the public to comment and so that it may issue another 
notice to give the public a 60 day period for comment.

II. Does EPA Intend To Renew the Existing ICRs?

    Yes, EPA plans to submit the continuing Information Collection 
Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): 
Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Substances (EPA 
ICR No. 1049.09, OMB No. 2050-0046); and Continuous Release Reporting 
Regulations (CRRR) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)(EPA ICR No. 1445.05, 
OMB No. 2050-0086).

III. When Will the Comment Period Begin?

    EPA will announce its plan to submit the Information Collection 
Request in subsequent Federal Register notices. The subsequent Federal 
Register notices will also include detailed Agency milestones and a 
schedule for completion of the renewal process for each Information 
Collection Request.

    Dated: August 15, 2000.
Larry G. Reed,
Acting Director, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response.
[FR Doc. 00-21380 Filed 8-21-00; 8:45 am]
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