[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37806-37807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15028]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0408; FRL 9532-9]


Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and 
Approval; Comment Request; EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an 
information collection request (ICR), ``EPA's WaterSense Program 
(Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 2233.06, OMB Control No. 2040-0272) to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). 
This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved 
through June 30, 2013. Public comments were previously requested via 
the Federal Register (78 FR 13872) on March 1, 2013 during a 60-day 
comment period. No comments were received. This notice allows for an 
additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR 
is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. 
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.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OW-2006-0408, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our 
preferred method), by email to [email protected], or by mail to: EPA 
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to 
[email protected]. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for 
EPA.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the 
public docket without change including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information 
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Marrs, WaterSense Branch, 
Municipal Support Division, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of 
Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 4204M, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 303-312-
6269; fax number: 1-877-876-9101; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail 
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the 
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at 
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, 
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone 
number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional 
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: WaterSense is a voluntary program designed to create 
self-sustaining markets for water-efficient products and services via a 
common label. The program provides incentives for manufacturers and 
builders to design, produce, and market water-efficient products and 
homes. In addition, the program provides incentives for certified 
professionals (e.g. certified irrigation auditors, designers, or 
installation and maintenance professionals) to deliver water-efficient 
services. The program also encourages consumers and commercial and 
institutional purchasers of water-using products and systems to choose 
water-efficient products and use water-efficient practices.
    As part of strategic planning efforts, EPA encourages programs to 
develop meaningful performance measures, set ambitious targets, and 
link budget expenditures to results. Data collected under this ICR will 
assist WaterSense in demonstrating results and carrying out evaluation 
efforts to ensure continual program improvement. In addition, the data 
will help EPA estimate water and

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energy savings and inform future product categories and specifications.
    Form Numbers: * Forms not yet finalized in italics.

Partnership Agreement: Irrigation partners (6100-07), Promotional 
partners (6100-06), Retailers/distributors (6100-12). Manufacturers 
(6100-13), Professional Certifying Organizations (6100-07), Builders 
(6100-19), Licensed Certification Providers (6100-20), Licensed 
Certifying Body (6100-13)
Annual Reporting Form: Promotional partners (6100-09), Manufacturers 
(6100-09), Retailers/Distributors (6100-09), Builders (6100-09), 
Professional Certifying Organizations (6100-X1)
Provider Quarterly Reporting Form: Licensed Certification Providers 
(6100-09)
Award Application Form: Irrigation Partners (6100-17), Promotional 
Partners (6100-17), Manufacturers (6100-17), Retailers/Distributors 
(6100-17), Builders (6100-17), Licensed Certification Providers (6100-
17), Professional Certifying Organizations (6100-17)
Consumer Awareness Survey: Survey form (6100-X2)

    Respondents/affected entities: Respondents will consist of 
WaterSense partners and participants in the consumer survey. WaterSense 
partners include product manufacturers; professional certifying 
organizations; retailers; distributors; utilities; federal, state, and 
local governments; home builders; irrigation professionals; licensed 
certification providers; and NGOs.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,087 (total).
    Frequency of response: Once a prospective partner organization 
reviews WaterSense materials and decides to join the program, it will 
submit the appropriate Partnership Agreement for its partnership 
category (this form is only submitted once). Each year, EPA also asks 
partners to submit an Annual Reporting Form and Awards Application 
(voluntarily at the partner's discretion). Licensed certification 
providers for WaterSense-labeled new homes are asked to submit a 
Provider Quarterly Reporting Form four times each year. EPA also will 
conduct a Consumer Awareness Survey once over the three-year period of 
the ICR.
    Total estimated burden: 4,110 hours (per year). Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $316,018 (per year), includes $1,282 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 17,141 hours in 
the estimated burden on respondents compared with the ICR currently 
approved by OMB.

Richard T. Westlund,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2013-15028 Filed 6-21-13; 8:45 am]
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