Notice2023-12224
Proposed Agency Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal)
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Published
June 8, 2023
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "EPA's Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (RAD) Program (Renewal)" (EPA ICR Number 2254.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0703) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37534-37535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12224]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0358; FRL-10925-01-OAR]
Proposed Agency Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``EPA's Responsible
Appliance Disposal Program (RAD) Program (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR Number
2254.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0703) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on
specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described
below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently
approved through January 31, 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.
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DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 7, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2007-0358, online using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> (our preferred method),
by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceafe3afa0aae3bce3aaa1ada5abba8eabbeafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96f7bbf7f8f2bbe4bbf2f9f5fdf3e2d6f3e6f7b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>, 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: Sally Hamlin, Stratospheric Protection
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (mail code 6205T),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9711; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7139101c1d181f5f22101d1d08311401105f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98d0f9f5f4f1f6b6cbf9f4f4e1d8fde8f9b6fff7ee">[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> 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 <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
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 automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. 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: The Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (RAD) is a
voluntary partnership program sponsored by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) that reduces emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
and their substitutes, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), that can be
attributed to improper disposal of appliances. Appliances can contain
ODS or HFC refrigerants and foams as well as universal wastes such as
mercury, used oil, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). Federal law
requires refrigerant recovery and proper management of universal waste
but does not require the recovery of appliance foam. Foam blowing
agents and refrigerants in appliances may also have high ozone-
depletion and/or global warming potentials. The RAD program works with
utilities, retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/states/
municipalities, waste removal service providers, affiliates, and others
to dispose of appliances using best environmental practices.
Form numbers: 5900-481; 5900-482.
Respondents/affected entities: The following is a list of North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for organizations
potentially affected by the information requirements covered under this
ICR are Utilities (2211), Manufacturers (3352), Retailers (449210),
federal agencies/states/municipalities (9924110), and Waste Removal
Service Providers (56211).
Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
Estimated number of respondents: 52 (over three years).
Frequency of response: Annual, and when desired.
Total estimated burden: 292 hours (per year). Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $43,702 (per year), includes $0 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in estimates: There is no change to the total estimated
respondent burden compared with the 292 hours for the ICR currently
approved by OMB. While the total number of respondents increased, the
number of expected new Partners decreased. Therefore, the increase in
burden associated with existing Partner activities is offset by the
decrease in burden associated with new Partner activities.
Cynthia A. Newberg,
Director, Stratospheric Protection Division.
[FR Doc. 2023-12224 Filed 6-7-23; 8:45 am]
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