Notice2022-15144
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requirements and Exemptions for Specific RCRA Wastes (Renewal), EPA ICR No. 1597.14, OMB Control No. 2050-0145
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July 15, 2022
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit the information collection request (ICR), Requirements and Exemptions for Specific RCRA Wastes (Renewal) (EPA ICR No. 1597.14, OMB Control No. 2050-0145) 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 March 31, 2023. 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 135 (Friday, July 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42462-42463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15144]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0392, FRL-10007-01-OLEM]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Requirements and Exemptions for Specific RCRA Wastes
(Renewal), EPA ICR No. 1597.14, OMB Control No. 2050-0145
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), Requirements and
Exemptions for Specific RCRA Wastes (Renewal) (EPA ICR No. 1597.14, OMB
Control No. 2050-0145) 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 March 31, 2023. 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: Comments must be submitted on or before September 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2018-0392, at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (our preferred method),
or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail
Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from the
docket. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket.
Do not submit to EPA's docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov//dockets">https://www.epa.gov//dockets</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 202-566-0453; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a4c435b49144a5f5d5d437a5f4a5b145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d7b746c7e237d686a6a744d687d6c236a627b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Materials can also be viewed at the Reading Room
located at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center's hours
of operations are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (except Federal
Holidays). The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1744.
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the 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 automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. The
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, the 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: In 1995, EPA promulgated regulations at 40 CFR part 273
that govern the collection and management of widely-generated hazardous
wastes known as ``Universal Wastes''. Universal Wastes are generated in
a variety of non-industrial settings, and are present in non-hazardous
waste management systems. Examples of Universal Wastes include certain
batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing lamps and thermostats. The
Part 273 regulations are designed to ensure facilities collect these
wastes and properly manage them in an appropriate hazardous waste
management system. EPA needs to collect notifications of Universal
Waste management to obtain general information on these handlers and to
facilitate enforcement of the Part 273 regulations. EPA promulgated
labeling and marking requirements and accumulation time limits to
ensure that Universal Waste is being accumulated responsibly. EPA needs
to collect information on illegal Universal Waste shipments to enforce
compliance with applicable regulations. Finally, EPA requires tracking
of Universal Waste shipments to help ensure that Universal Waste is
being properly treated, recycled, or disposed.
In 2001, EPA promulgated regulations in 40 CFR part 266 that
provide increased flexibility to facilities managing wastes commonly
known as ``Mixed Waste.'' Mixed Wastes are low-level mixed waste (LLMW)
and naturally occurring and/or accelerator-produced radioactive
material (NARM) containing hazardous waste. These wastes are also
regulated by the Atomic Energy Act. As long as specified eligibility
criteria and conditions are met, LLMW and NARM are exempt from the
definition of hazardous waste as defined in Part 261. Although these
wastes are exempt from RCRA manifest, transportation, and disposal
requirements, facilities must still comply with the manifest,
transportation, and disposal requirements under the NRC (or NRC-
Agreement State) regulations. Section 266.345(a) requires that
generators or treaters notify EPA or the Authorized State that they are
claiming the Transportation and Disposal Conditional Exemption prior to
the initial shipment of a waste to a LLRW disposal facility. This
exemption notice provides a tool for RCRA program regulatory agencies
to become aware of the generator's exemption claims. The information
contained in the notification package provides the RCRA program
regulatory agencies with a general understanding of the claimant. This
information also allows the agencies to document the generator's
exemption status and to plan inspections and review exemption-related
records.
And finally, in 1992, EPA finalized management standards for used
oils destined for recycling. The Agency
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codified the used oil management standards at 40 CFR part 279. The
regulations at 40 CFR part 279 establish, among other things,
streamlined procedures for notification, testing, labeling, and
recordkeeping. They also establish a flexible self-implementing
approach for tracking off-site shipments that allow used oil handlers
to use standard business practices (e.g., invoices, bill of lading). In
addition, part 279 sets standards for the prevention and cleanup of
releases to the environment during storage and transit. EPA believes
these requirements will minimize potential mismanagement of used oils,
while not discouraging recycling. Used oil transporters must comply
with all applicable packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements of
49 CFR parts 173, 178, and 179. In addition, used oil transporters must
report discharges of used oil according to existing 49 CFR part 171 and
33 CFR part 153 requirements.
Form Numbers: None.
Respondents/affected entities: Private Sector and State, Local, or
Tribal Governments.
Respondent's obligation to respond: mandatory (40 CFR part 273),
required to obtain or retain a benefit (40 CFR parts 266 and 279).
Estimated number of respondents: 134,230.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Total estimated burden: 795,350. Burden is defined at 5 CFR
1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $68,980,149, which includes $54,819,084
annualized labor costs and $14,161,065 annualized capital or O&M costs.
Changes in Estimates: The burden hours are likely to stay
substantially the same.
Dated: July 11, 2022.
Carolyn Hoskinson,
Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.
[FR Doc. 2022-15144 Filed 7-14-22; 8:45 am]
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