[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36926-36928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16370]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0692; FRL-9980-29]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an 
Existing Collection (EPA ICR No. 2507.02); Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this 
document announces that EPA is planning to submit an Information 
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
The ICR, entitled: ``Lead Training, Certification, Accreditation and 
Authorization Activities'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 2507.02 and 
OMB Control No. 2070-0195, represents the renewal of an existing ICR 
that is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2019. Before submitting the 
ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on 
specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is 
summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are 
available in the docket for public review and comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 1, 2018.

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ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0692, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute.
     Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: John Yowell, National Program 
Chemicals Division, (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-1213; email address: 
[email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), 
EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. 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.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected.
    4. 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from 
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of 
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork 
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply 
to?

    Title: Information Collection for Lead Training, Certification, 
Accreditation, and Authorization Activities (Lead-Based Paint 
Activities Rule and Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule).
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2507.02.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0195.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January 
31, 2019. 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 in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after 
appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR 
part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or 
by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection 
instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers 
for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: This information collection involves third-party 
notification, required under section 406(b) of the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (TSCA), to owners and occupants of housing that will inform 
such individuals about the dangers of lead-contaminated dust and lead-
based paint debris that are sometimes generated during renovations of 
housing where lead-based paint is present, thereby aiding them in 
avoiding potentially hazardous exposures and protecting public health. 
Since young children are especially susceptible to the hazards of lead, 
owners and occupants with children can take action to protect their 
children from lead poisonings. Section 406(b) of TSCA requires EPA to 
promulgate regulations requiring certain persons who perform 
renovations for compensation on target housing to provide a lead hazard 
information pamphlet (developed under TSCA section 406(a)) to the owner 
and occupants of such housing prior to beginning the renovation. 
Further, the firm performing the renovation must keep records 
acknowledging receipt of the pamphlet on file for three years after 
completion of work. Those who fail to provide the pamphlet or keep 
records as required may be subject to both civil and criminal 
sanctions.
    This information collection also addresses the reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements for individuals or firms conducting lead-
based paint activities or renovation in or on houses, apartments, or 
child-occupied facilities built before 1978, under the authority of 
sections 402 and 404 of TSCA. These sections and their implementing 
regulations require EPA to develop and administer a training and 
certification program as well as work practice standards for persons 
who perform lead-based paint activities and/or renovations. 40 CFR part 
745, subpart E, covers work practice standards, recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements, individual and firm certification, and 
enforcement for renovations done in target housing or child-occupied 
facilities. 40 CFR part 745, subpart L, covers inspections, lead hazard 
screens, risk assessments, and abatement activities (referred to as 
``lead-based paint activities'') done in target housing and child-
occupied facilities. 40 CFR part 745, subpart Q, establishes the 
requirements that state or tribal programs must meet for authorization 
to administer the standards, regulations, or other requirements 
established under TSCA Section 402. Section 401 of TSCA defines target 
housing as any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for 
the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling 
(unless any child who is less than 6 years of age resides or is 
expected to reside in such housing).
    Responses to the collection of information are mandatory (see 40 
CFR part 745). Respondents may claim all or part of a document 
confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim 
of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance 
with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.2 
hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related 
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities 
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR

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include persons who are engaged in lead-based paint activities and/or 
perform renovations of target housing or child-occupied facilities for 
compensation, dust sampling, or dust testing; or who perform lead-based 
paint inspections, lead hazard screens, risk assessments or abatements 
in target housing or child-occupied facilities; or who provide training 
or operate a training program for individuals who perform any of these 
activities; or state, territorial or tribal agencies that administer 
lead-based paint activities and/or renovation programs.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 770,564.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 
30.3.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 5,251,320 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $303,099,637. This includes an 
estimated burden cost of $303,099,637 and an estimated cost of $0 for 
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is a decrease of 1,211,977 hours in the total estimated 
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease reflects adjustments in EPA's estimates 
of the burden. The ICR supporting statement provides a detailed 
analysis of the change in burden estimate. This change is an 
adjustment.

IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as 
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for 
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another 
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to 
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit 
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or 
the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

    Dated: July 16, 2018.
Charlotte Bertrand,
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical 
Safety and Pollution Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2018-16370 Filed 7-30-18; 8:45 am]
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