Notice2023-19178
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
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September 6, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
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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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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60939-60940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <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. 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; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fa8c839b89d48a9f9d9d83ba9f8a9bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e197988092cf9184868698a1849180cf868e97">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <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 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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