Notice2024-01799
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal)
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Published
January 30, 2024
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (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. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on June 6, 2023, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5891-5892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01799]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0358; FRL-11709-01-OMS]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (Renewal)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an
information collection request (ICR),
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Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (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.
This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved
through January 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via
the Federal Register on June 6, 2023, during a 60-day comment period.
This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before February 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID Number
EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0358, 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.
Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed
information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally Hamlin, Stratospheric Protection
Division, Office of Air and Radiation, 6205A, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 202-343-9711; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6028010d0c090e4e13010c0c19200510014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6ae878b8a8f88c895878a8a9fa6839687c8818990">[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>.
Abstract: The Responsible Appliance Disposal program (RAD) is a
voluntary partnership program sponsored by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) that encourages Partners to reduce emissions of ozone-
depleting substances (ODS) and their alternatives (e.g.,
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)) that can be attributed to improper disposal
of appliances. Appliances may contain ODS or HFC refrigerants and foams
as well as universal wastes such as mercury, used oil, and
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Federal law requires refrigerant
recovery and proper management of universal waste but does not require
the recovery of appliance foam. 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.
To encourage reductions in emissions associated with appliance
disposal in the United States, EPA launched the RAD Program. The RAD
Program supports Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and is an
important component of EPA's mission to protect the ozone layer by
reducing emissions of ODS. These efforts also support the American
Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. RAD Program Partners reduce
emissions of ODS and HFCs and realize other benefits through recovery
and destruction/reclamation of refrigerants and foam blowing agents--
the latter of which is not covered under existing Federal regulations--
and by ensuring that all other hazardous and recyclable materials are
handled using best environmental practices. Greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions are avoided through recovery of both ODS, HFCs, and other
foam blowing agents. Additionally, through the RAD Program, EPA is
partnering with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, federal agencies/
state/municipalities, waste removal service providers, and others to
promote the retirement of old appliances and permanently remove energy
inefficient units from the electricity grid, providing energy savings
to consumers.
Participation in the Program begins with completion of a mutually
agreed upon Partnership Agreement that outlines mutual responsibilities
for participation in the RAD Program. By voluntarily joining the
Program, a Partner agrees to complete an annual reporting form
identifying the number and types of appliances handled and the fates of
their individual components. The electronic reporting form
automatically generates feedback for the user on the results of their
participation in terms of emissions avoided, quantity of used oil/PCBs/
mercury destroyed or recycled, energy savings achieved, and consumer
savings realized. An annual report provides Partners with information
on their progress towards achieving emissions reductions and
information about developments in the latest recycling technologies and
practices. Through recognition of Partner efforts, and the Program's
promotion of recycling best practices through webinars, web updates,
fact sheets, and presentations, non-Partners become aware of recycling
best practices and can evaluate what best practices could work for
them. The RAD Program largely serves to disseminate information on
recycling best practices and creates a platform for information sharing
on recycling and waste management practices. The data collected are
used as an indicator of whether industry is reducing emissions from
end-of-life appliances.
Form Numbers: Partnership agreement forms, partnership reporting
forms.
Respondents/affected entities: Utilities, manufacturers, retailers,
Federal and State agencies, municipalities and waste removal companies.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
Estimated number of respondents: 52 (total over 3 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 $00 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in the 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.
Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-01799 Filed 1-29-24; 8:45 am]
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