Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Environmental Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 35, February 24, 2009

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Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 35
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
 
There are 6 announcements in this issue
 
    1. AIR - FR. EPA. Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines; Regulations Requiring Onboard Diagnostic Systems on 2010 and Later Heavy-Duty Engines Used in Highway Applications Over 14,000 Pounds; Revisions to Onboard Diagnostic Requirements for Diesel Highway Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under 14,000 Pounds
 
    2. ALL - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.03, OMB Control Number 2030-0044
 
    3. AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Exclusion Determinations for New Non-road Spark-Ignited Engines, New Non-road Compression-Ignited Engines and New On-Road Heavy Duty Engines (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1852.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0395
 
    4. AIR, CLIMATE - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements of the HCFC Allowance System; EPA ICR No. 2014.03 OMB Control No. 2060-0498
 
    5. TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant New Use Rules for Existing Chemicals; EPA ICR No. 1188.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0038
 
    6. SOLID, CLIMATE, ENERGY - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1849.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0446
  
CODES USED:  THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.  

REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES:  AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES  - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT -  Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
 

ANNOUNCEMENT 1


Subject: AIR - FR. EPA. Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines; Regulations Requiring Onboard Diagnostic Systems on 2010 and Later Heavy-Duty Engines Used in Highway Applications Over 14,000 Pounds; Revisions to Onboard Diagnostic Requirements for Diesel Highway Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under 14,000 Pounds
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Rules and Regulations]              
[Page 8309-8428]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 86, 89, 90, 1027, 1033, 1042, 1048, 1054, 1060, 1065,
and 1068

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0047; FRL-8750-3]
RIN 2060-AL92

Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor
Vehicle Engines; Regulations Requiring Onboard Diagnostic Systems on
2010 and Later Heavy-Duty Engines Used in Highway Applications Over
14,000 Pounds; Revisions to Onboard Diagnostic Requirements for Diesel
Highway Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under 14,000 Pounds

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In 2001, EPA finalized a new, major program for highway heavy-
duty engines. That program, the Clean Diesel Trucks and Buses program,
will result in the introduction of advanced emissions control systems
such as catalyzed diesel particulate filters (DPF) and catalysts
capable of reducing harmful nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions.
This final rule will require that these advanced emissions control
systems be monitored for malfunctions via an onboard diagnostic system
(OBD), similar to those systems that have been required on passenger
cars since the mid-1990s. This final rule will require manufacturers to
install OBD systems that monitor the functioning of emission control
components and alert the vehicle operator to any detected need for
emission related repair. This final rule will also require that
manufacturers make available to the service and repair industry
information necessary to perform repair and maintenance service on OBD
systems and other emission related engine components. Lastly, this
final rule revises certain existing OBD requirements for diesel engines
used in heavy-duty vehicles under 14,000 pounds.

DATES: This rule is effective on April 27, 2009. The incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this regulation is approved
by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0047. All documents in the docket are listed in the
http://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will
be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket
materials are available either electronically in http://
www.regulations.gov
or in hard copy at the Air Docket, EPA/DC, EPA
West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The
Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Air
Docket is (202) 566-1742.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Sherwood, U.S. EPA, National
Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory, Assessment and Standards
Division, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone (734)
214-4405, fax (734) 214-4816, e-mail sherwood.todd@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2


Subject: ALL - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.03, OMB Control Number 2030-0044
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Notices]              
[Page 8250-8251]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OARM-2008-0829, FRL-8776-3]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract
Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.03, OMB Control Number 2030-
0044

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. This ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments must be submitted on or before March 26,
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OARM-2008-0829, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to oei.docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention:
Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Blanding, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Acquisition Management, Mail Code 3802R,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; (202) 564-1130; fax
number: (202) 565-2475; e-mail address: blanding.donna@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 3


Subject: AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Exclusion Determinations for New
Non-road Spark-Ignited Engines, New Non-road Compression-Ignited Engines and New On-Road Heavy Duty Engines (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1852.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0395
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Notices]              
[Page 8251-8252]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0121; FRL-8775-9]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Exclusion Determinations for New
Non-road Spark-Ignited Engines, New Non-road Compression-Ignited
Engines and New On-Road Heavy Duty Engines (Renewal); EPA ICR No.
1852.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0395

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 26,
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2005-0121, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation
Docket and Information Center (2282T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention:
Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nydia Reyes-Morales (6405J),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax number: 202-
343-2804; e-mail address: reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 4


Subject: AIR, CLIMATE - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements of the HCFC Allowance System; EPA ICR No. 2014.03 OMB Control No. 2060-0498
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Notices]              
[Page 8252-8254]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0039; FRL-8775-4]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements of the HCFC
Allowance System; EPA ICR No. 2014.03 OMB Control No. 2060-0498

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is
scheduled to expire on July 31, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2003-0039 by one of the following methods:
    http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
    E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
    Fax: 202-566-9744.
    Mail: 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Mailcode 2822T,
Washington DC 20460.
    Hand Delivery: 1301 Constitution Ave, NW., Room 3334, EPA
West Building, Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
   
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Burchard, Office of Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9126; fax
number: (202) 343-2208 ; email address: burchard.robert@epa.gov.

 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 5


Subject: TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant
New Use Rules for Existing Chemicals; EPA ICR No. 1188.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0038
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Notices]              
[Page 8254-8255]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0220; FRL-8776-1]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant
New Use Rules for Existing Chemicals; EPA ICR No. 1188.09, OMB Control
No. 2070-0038

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval: This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden
and costs.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 26,
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2008-0220 to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to oppt.ncic@epa.gov or by mail to:
Document Control Office (DCO), Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 7407T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Cunningham, Director,
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 7408-M, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 6


Subject: SOLID, CLIMATE, ENERGY - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1849.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0446
 
[Federal Register: February 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 35)]
[Notices]              
[Page 8255-8256]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0078; FRL-8776-2]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Landfill Methane Outreach Program
(Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1849.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0446

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to reinstate a
previously approved ICR. The ICR that is abstracted below describes the
nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 26,
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2003-0078 to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov, or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation Docket, mail code 2282T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; and (2) OMB at: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention:
Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Ludwig, Climate Change
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 6207J, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: (202) 343-9291; fax number: (202) 343-2202; e-mail
address: ludwig.victoria@epa.gov.

 
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