Notice2023-16195
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request; Indoor airPLUS Program
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
July 31, 2023
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "EPA's Indoor airPLUS Program" (EPA ICR No. 2763.01, OMB Control No. 2060-NEW) 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 request for approval of a new collection. 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.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 145 (Monday, July 31, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 145 (Monday, July 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49459-49460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16195]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0314; 11242-01-OAR]
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request; Indoor airPLUS
Program
AGENCY: Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; opening of a 60-day public comment period.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``EPA's Indoor airPLUS
Program'' (EPA ICR No. 2763.01, OMB Control No. 2060-NEW) 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 request for approval of a new
collection. 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 29, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2023-0314 by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>
(our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d39abdb7bcbca18cb2baa1839f868093b6a3b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87cee9e3e8e8f5d8e6eef5d7cbd2d4c7e2f7e6a9e0e8f1">[email protected]</span></a>. Include Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-OAR-2023-0314 in the subject line of the message.
<bullet> U.S. Postal Service Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, EPA Docket Center, Air and Radiation Docket, Mail Code 28221T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
<bullet> Hand Delivery/Courier: EPA Docket Center, WJC West
Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004.
The Docket Center's hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-
Friday (except Federal Holidays).
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0314. Comments received may be posted without
change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a>, including any personal
information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments,
see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
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 Bagnoli, Indoor Environments
Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air 6609T, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: (202) 343-9398; fax number:
[[Page 49460]]
(202) 343-2393; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96dff8f2f9f9e4c9f7ffe4c6dac3c5d6f3e6f7b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f36111b10100d201e160d2f332a2c3f1a0f1e51181009">[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="http://www.epa.gov/dockets">http://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: Indoor airPLUS is aimed at forming public-private
partnerships that help prevent various forms of indoor air pollution
and their associated health risks. This ICR covers information
collection activities under the EPA's newly revised Indoor airPLUS
program. Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary certification labeling program
that represents value-added marketability that home builders,
verification companies, and oversight organizations can use to
distinguish themselves from competition, while homeowners see increased
comfort and a healthier and safer home with improved indoor air quality
(IAQ) by requiring construction practices and product specifications
that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
Form Numbers:
<bullet> A Partnership Agreement for Home Builder/Verification
Organization/Home Certification Organizations (Voluntary)
<bullet> Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist/Home Certification
Organizations Certification Process (Voluntary)
<bullet> Indoor airPLUS Quarterly Reporting for Homebuilders/Raters
(Voluntary)
<bullet> Leader Award Applications Builder/Affordable Builder/Rater
(Voluntary)
Respondents/affected entities: Respondents for this information
collection request include Indoor airPLUS partners, including
homebuilders and developers, verification organizations (raters and
rating providers), and home certification organizations. The following
is a list of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and
corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
codes for industry segments which may be affected by information
collections covered under this ICR for the Indoor airPLUS Program:
Utilities (22), Construction (23), Retail Trade (44-45), Transportation
and Warehousing (48-49), Finance and Insurance (52), Real Estate and
Rental and Leasing (53), Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services (54), and Public Administration (92).
Respondent's obligation to respond: voluntary (Clean Air Act,
section 103).
Estimated number of respondents: 566 new and 2,142 active
participants respondents from section 6 of the ICR (total).
Frequency of response: Once per year (on average).
Total estimated burden: 11,205 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $1,136,611 (per year), includes $0 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in estimates: This is a new ICR, no changes in burden
currently applicable.
Jonathan D. Edwards,
Director, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air.
[FR Doc. 2023-16195 Filed 7-28-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on July 31, 2023.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.