Notice2023-24369
Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal), ICR 2213.07, OMB 2060-0597
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Published
November 3, 2023
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Control of Evaporative Emissions from New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal)", ICR 2213.07, OMB 2060-0597 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 comment on specific aspects of the proposed information collection request as described below. This notice is a proposed extension of the Portable Fuel Container 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 212 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75589-75590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24369]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0118; FRL-11429-01-OAR]
Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Control
of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Gasoline
Containers (Renewal), ICR 2213.07, OMB 2060-0597
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an
information collection request (ICR), ``Control of Evaporative
Emissions from New and In-Use Portable Gasoline Containers (Renewal)'',
ICR 2213.07, OMB 2060-0597 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 comment on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection request as described below. This
notice is a proposed extension of the Portable Fuel Container 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.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2013-0118, to the EPA: online using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">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: Philip Carlson, Compliance Division,
Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number:
734-214-4270; fax number 734-214-4869; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95d6f4e7f9e6fafbbbc5fdfcf9fce5d5f0e5f4bbf2fae3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d192b0a3bda2bebfff81b9b8bdb8a191b4a1b0ffb6bea7">[email protected]</span></a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting will be available in
the public docket, EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0118, 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, EPA 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: EPA is required under Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act
to regulate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the use of
consumer and commercial products. Under regulations promulgated on
February 26, 2007 (72 FR 8428) manufacturers of new portable gasoline
containers are required to obtain certificates of conformity with the
Clean Air Act, effective January 1, 2009. This ICR covers the burdens
associated with this certification process. EPA reviews information
submitted in a manufacturer's application for certification to
determine if the gasoline container design conforms to applicable
regulatory requirements and to verify that the required testing has
been performed. The certificate holder is required to keep records on
the testing and collect and keep warranty and defect information for
annual reporting on in-use performance of their products. The
respondent must also retain records on the units produced, apply serial
numbers to individual containers, and track the serial numbers to their
certificates of conformity. Any information submitted for which a claim
of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to EPA regulations
at 40 CFR 2.201 et seq.
Form Numbers: None.
Respondents/affected entities: manufacturers of new portable
gasoline containers from 0.25 to 10.0 gallons in capacity.
Respondent's obligation to respond: mandatory 40 CFR part 59,
subpart F.
Estimated number of respondents: 9 (total).
Frequency of response: yearly for warranty reports; at least once
every five years for certification and certificate renewals.
Total estimated burden: 240 hours (per year). Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.3(b).
Total estimated cost: $29,855.51 (per year), which includes
$21,613.67 annualized capital and operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 33.1 hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This increase of the burden and cost estimates is due
to a change in the estimated cost of labor and additional testing
requirements for new portable fuel container families to comply with
the requirements for evaporative testing promulgated in 40 CFR part 59.
Byron Bunker,
Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality, US Environmental Protection Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-24369 Filed 11-2-23; 8:45 am]
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