[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55430-55433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20676]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Docket ID Numbers OECA-2004-0040, OECA-2004-0035, OECA-2004-0042, 
OECA-2004-0039 and OECA-2004-0032, FRL-7812-7]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments on 
Five Proposed Information Collection Requests (ICRs)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to 
submit the following five existing, approved, continuing Information 
Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for the purpose of renewing the ICRs. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB 
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects 
of the information collections as described under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 15, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or 
through hand delivery/courier service. Follow the detailed instructions 
as provided under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, section I. B.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The contact individuals for each ICR 
are listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, section II. C.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Background

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 
comments and information to enable it to:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burdens 
of the proposed collections of information.
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected.
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information 
technology,

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e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
    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.
    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 
standards are displayed at 40 CFR part 9.

B. Public Dockets

    EPA has established official public dockets for the ICRs listed 
under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, section II. B. The official public 
docket for each ICR consists of the documents specifically referenced 
in the ICR, any public comments received, and other information related 
to each ICR. The official public docket for each ICR is the collection 
of materials that is available for public viewing at the Enforcement 
and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 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 (202) 566-1744, 
and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and 
Information Center Docket is (202) 566-1514. An electronic version of 
the public docket for each ICR is available through EPA Dockets 
(EDOCKET) at: http://www.epa.gov/edocket. Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy 
of the draft collection of information, to submit or to view public 
comments, to access the index listing of the contents of the public 
docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are 
available electronically. When in the system, select ``search,'' then 
key in the docket ID number identified above.
    Any comments related to the listed ICRs above should be submitted 
to EPA within 60 days of this notice. EPA's policy is that public 
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made 
available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and 
without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, 
Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose 
public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a 
comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference 
to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in 
EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted 
material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified 
as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose 
disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the 
official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in 
EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA's 
Federal Register notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 
(May 31, 2002), or go to http://www.epa.gov./edocket.

II. ICRs To Be Renewed

A. For All ICRs

    The listed ICRs address Clean Air Act information collection 
requirements in standards (i.e., regulations) which have mandatory 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Records collected under the 
New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) must be retained by the owner 
or operator for at least two years and the records collected under the 
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) must 
be retained by the owner or operator for at least five years. In 
general, the required collections consist of emissions data and other 
information deemed not to be private.
    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.
    The Agency computed the burden for each of the recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements applicable to the industry for the currently 
approved Information Collection Requests (ICRs) listed in this notice. 
Where applicable, the Agency identified specific tasks and made 
assumptions, while being consistent with the concept of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act.

B. List of ICRs Planned To Be Submitted

    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 five continuing Information Collection Requests (ICR) to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
    (1) NSPS for Municipal Waste Combustors (40 CFR part 60, subpart Ea 
and Eb); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0040; EPA ICR Number 1506.10; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0210; expiration date April 30, 2005.
    (2) NESHAP for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (40 CFR part 
63, subpart Y); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0035; EPA Preliminary ICR 
Number 1679.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0289; expiration date May 31, 
2005.
    (3) NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart L); 
Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0042; EPA ICR Number 1362.05; OMB Control 
Number 2060-0253; expiration date May 31, 2005.
    (4) NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart 
QQQ); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0039; EPA ICR Number 1850.04; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0476; expiration date May 31, 2005.
    (5) NESHAP for Leather Finishing Operations (40 CFR part 63, 
subpart TTTT); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0032; EPA ICR Number 1985.03; 
OMB Control Number 2060-0478; expiration date June 30, 2005.

C. Contact Individuals for ICRs

    (1) NSPS for Municipal Waste Combustors (40 CFR part 60, subpart Ea 
and Eb); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-4113 
or via e-mail to: [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1505.10; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0210; expiration date April 30, 2005.
    (2) NESHAP for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (40 CFR part 
63, subpart Y); Dan Chadwick of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-
7054 or via e-mail to: [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1679.05; 
OMB Control Number 2060-0289; expiration date May 31, 2005.
    (3) NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart L); 
Maria Malave of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-7027 or via e-
mail to: [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1362.05; OMB Control 
Number 2060-0253; expiration date May 31, 2005.
    (4) NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart 
QQQ); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-4113 or 
via e-mail to: [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1850.04; OMB 
Control

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Number 2060-0476; expiration date May 31, 2005.
    (5) NESHAP for Leather Finishing Operations (40 CFR part 63, 
subpart TTTT); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 
564-4113 or via e-mail to: [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 
1985.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0478; expiration date June 30, 2005.

D. Information for Individual ICRs

    (1) NSPS for Municipal Waste Combustors (40 CFR part 60, subpart Ea 
and Eb); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1506.10; OMB Control Number 2060-
0210; expiration date April 30, 2005.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
Municipal Waste Combustor (MWC) units with combustion capacity greater 
than 225 megagrams per day (250 tons per day) of municipal solid waste.
    Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the 
regulations published at 40 CFR part 60, subpart Ea and subpart Eb were 
proposed on December 20, 1980, and September 20, 1994 (respectively), 
and promulgated on February 11, 1991, and December 19, 1995 
(respectively). Municipal waste combustor (MWC) facilities which 
commenced construction after December 20, 1989, and on or before 
September 20, 1994, or commenced modification or reconstruction after 
December 20, 1989, and on or before June 19, 1996, are subject to the 
regulations at 40 CFR part 60, subpart Ea. MWC facilities which 
commenced construction after September 20, 1994, or commenced 
modification or reconstruction after June 19, 1996 are subject to the 
regulations in 40 CFR part 60, subpart Eb.
    The affected sources are subject to the General Provisions of the 
NSPS at 40 CFR part 60, subpart A and any changes or additions to the 
General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subparts Ea and Eb.
    In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, 
performance tests, and periodic reports. Owners or operators are also 
required to 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. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in 
determining compliance, and are required of all sources subject to 
NSPS.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was eight with 50 
responses per year. the annual industry reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information was 11,885 hours. On average, 
each respondent reported seven times per year and 238 hours were spent 
preparing each response. The responses were prepared quarterly, 
semiannually and annually. The total annualized cost was $132,000, 
which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $60,000 and operation 
and maintenance costs of $72,000.
    (2) NESHAP for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (40 CFR part 
63, supbart Y); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0035; EPA Preliminary ICR 
Number 1679.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0289; expiration date May 31, 
2005.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
marine tank vessel loading operations at marine terminals.
    Abstract: The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants (NESHAP) for the regulations published at 40 CFR part 63, 
subpart Y, were proposed on May 13, 1994, and promulgated on September 
19, 1995.
    The affected sources are subject to the General Provisions of the 
NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the 
General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart Y. The 
requirements include initial notifications, performance tests, and 
periodic reports. Owners or operators are also required to 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.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, approximately 105 
sources were subject to the standard and 105 responses. It was 
anticipated that no additional sources per year would become subject to 
the standard over the three-year period covered by the ICR. The annual 
industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of 
information was 28,131 hours. On average, each respondent reported one 
time per year and 268 hours were spent preparing each response. The 
responses were prepared semiannually. There were no capital/startup or 
operations and maintenance costs since no new sources were expected 
over the three-year period of the ICR.
    (3) NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart L); EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1362.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0253; 
expiration date May 31, 2005.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
rubber tire manufacturing plants.
    Abstract: The National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants (NESHAP) for the regulations published at 40 CFR part 60, 
subpart L were proposed on December 4, 1992, and promulgated on October 
27, 1993. These standards apply to all coke oven batteries, whether 
existing, new, reconstructed, rebuilt or restarted. It also applies to 
all batteries using the conventional by-product recovery, the 
nonrecovery process, or any new recovery process.
    The affected sources are subject to the General Provisions of the 
NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the 
General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart L. Owners or 
operators of the affected facilities described must make one-time-only 
notifications to elect a compliance track and to certify initial 
compliance. Owners or operators are also required to 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. Monitoring requirements specific 
to coke oven batteries provide information on the operation of the 
emissions control device and compliance with the visible emissions 
standard. Semiannual reports of compliance certifications are required. 
Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part must 
maintain a file of these measurements, and retain the file for at least 
one year following the date of such measurements, maintenance reports, 
and records, and must thereafter be accessible within three working 
days.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 25 with 58 
responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information was 104,659 hours. On 
average, each respondent reported two times per year and 1,804 hours 
were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared 
semiannually. There were no capital/startup or operation and 
maintenance costs over the three-year period covered by the ICR.
    (4) NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart 
QQQ); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1850.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0476; 
expiration date May 31, 2005.
    Affected Entities: Sources potentially affected by this action are 
primary copper smelters.
    Abstract: The affected entities are subject to the General 
Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A

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and any changes or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 
CFR part 63, subpart QQQ. In addition, owners and operators subject to 
the rule will be required to install and operate air emission controls 
and meet certain work practice standards. To demonstrate initial and 
continuous compliance with the rule requirements, affected owners and 
operators collect information to meet specific monitoring, inspection, 
recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in the final rule. Each 
respondent is required to submit to the EPA a one-time notification of 
applicability. The respondents perform an annual performance test for 
each control device used to comply with the standards and submit a 
report following the test. Between performance tests, the respondents 
are required to monitor selected operating parameters indicative of the 
control device performance and to maintain records of the monitoring 
results. The respondent prepares and submits semiannually.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was six with 90 
responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information was 20,506 hours. On average, 
each respondent reported fourteen times per year and 228 hours were 
spent preparing each response. The total annualized cost was $98,000, 
which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $26,000 and operation 
and maintenance costs of $72,000.
    (5) NESHAP for Leather Finishing Operations (40 CFR part 63, 
subpart TTTT); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1985.03; OMB Control Number 
2060-0478; expiration date June 30, 2005.
    Affected Entities: Sources potentially affected by this action are 
leather finishing operations.
    Abstract: The affected entities are subject to the General 
Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes 
or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, 
subpart TTTT. Owners or operators must submit a number of notifications 
and reports to demonstrate compliance with NESHAP. Each existing 
operation that is a major source must submit an initial notification. 
Any leather finishing operation that starts up after the proposal date 
but before promulgation must submit an initial notification, similar to 
the one submitted by existing sources. Each new or reconstructed source 
that starts up after promulgation must submit a series of notifications 
in addition to the initial notification which includes: notification of 
intent to construct or reconstruct and notification of startup. Both 
new and existing sources must develop a plan for demonstrating 
compliance which specifies procedures to measure finish amounts used, 
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) content of finishes, and production 
levels for each operation. The plan for demonstrating compliance must 
be completed by the compliance date and kept on the site and available 
for inspection.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was twelve with 
twelve responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 485 hours. 
On average, each respondent reported one time per year and 40 hours 
were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared 
annually. There are no capital/startup costs or operation and 
maintenance costs associated with continuous emission monitoring in the 
previous ICR.

    Dated: September 1, 2004.
Lisa Lund,
Acting Director, Office of Compliance.
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