[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60939-60940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19178]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0558, FRL-11380-01-OLEM]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms, EPA 
ICR No. 0976.20, OMB Control No. 2050-0024

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to 
submit the information collection request (ICR), ``RCRA Subtitle C 
Reporting Instructions and Forms'' (EPA ICR No. 0976.20, OMB Control 
No. 2050-0024) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). 
Before doing so, the EPA is soliciting public comments on specific 
aspects of the proposed information collection as described in 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through April 31, 2024. This notice allows 
for 60 days for public comments.

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DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 6, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2019-0558, at https://www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), 
or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail 
Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. 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: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: 202-566-0453; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 
which is currently approved through April 30, 2024. 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.
    This notice allows 60 days for public comments. 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, WJC 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.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 
comments and information to enable it 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 forms of information technology. 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. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice 
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to 
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: Section 3002 of RCRA requires hazardous waste generators 
to report, at least every 2 years, the quantity and nature of hazardous 
waste generated and managed during that reporting cycle. Section 3004 
requires treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) to report 
any waste received. This is mandatory reporting. The information is 
collected via the Hazardous Waste Report (EPA Form 8700-13 A/B). This 
form is also known as the ``Biennial Report'' form.
    Section 3010 of RCRA requires any person who generates or 
transports regulated waste or who owns or operates a facility for the 
treatment, storage, or disposal of regulated waste to notify the EPA of 
their activities, including the location and general description of 
activities and the regulated wastes handled. The entity is then issued 
an EPA Identification number. Entities use the Notification Form (EPA 
Form 8700-12) to notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities. This 
form is also known as the ``Notification'' form.
    Section 3005 of RCRA requires TSDFs to obtain a permit. To obtain 
the permit, the TSDF must submit an application describing the 
facility's operation. The RCRA Hazardous Waste Part A Permit 
Application form (EPA Form 8700-23) defines the processes to be used 
for treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes; the design 
capacity of such processes; and the specific hazardous wastes to be 
handled at the facility. This form is also known as the ``Part A'' 
form.
    Form Numbers: EPA form numbers 8700-12, 8700-13A/B, and 8700-23.
    Respondents/affected entities: Business or other for-profit as well 
as State, local, or Tribal governments.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (RCRA Sections 3002, 
3304, 3005, 3010).
    Estimated number of respondents: 66,504.
    Frequency of response: Biennially and on occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 809,382 hours per year. Burden is defined 
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $402,545 (per year), includes $343,016 
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: The burden hours are likely to stay 
substantially the same.

    Dated: August 31, 2023.
Carolyn Hoskinson,
Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.
[FR Doc. 2023-19178 Filed 9-5-23; 8:45 am]
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