[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 31673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12352]
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 3, 2008 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Qualified Products List for Foam Fire
Suppressants
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the extension (without revision) of a currently
approved information collection, Qualified Products List for Foam Fire
Suppressants.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before August 4, 2008
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to
Victoria Henderson, Branch Director, Equipment and Chemicals, Forest
Service, USDA, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development
Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208-387-5971 or by
e-mail to: thenderson@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the National
Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Jack Wilson Building, Boise, Idaho,
Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are encouraged
to call ahead to 208-387-5348 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Les Holsapple, Missoula Technology and
Development Center (MTDC), 406-829-6761, or Cecilia Johnson, MTDC, 406-
329-4819, or Tory Henderson, NIFC, 208-387-5348. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Qualified Products List for Foam Fire Suppressants.
OMB Number: 0596-0183.
Expiration Date of Approval: 1/31/2009.
Type of Request: Extension without revision.
Abstract: The Forest Service's Missoula Technology and Development
Center (MTDC) staff evaluates and approves commercially available
wildland-fire foam products prior to use during fire management
activities on lands managed by the Forest Service and Federal
cooperators.
Missoula Technology and Development Center staff tests for safety,
effectiveness, and efficiency. In conducting safety evaluations, the
staff utilizes the ``List of Known and Suspected Carcinogens'' and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ``List of Highly Hazardous
Materials,'' as well as industry standard confidential disclosure and
technical data sheets. Products deemed safe for use do not contain
ingredients that create an enhanced risk (in typical use) to
firefighters or the public, as well as aquatic (fish and clean water)
and terrestrial environments (wildlife and plants). Additional risk
analysis may be required.
Effectiveness tests for these products determine product ability to
reduce fire spread and intensity even after the water carrier has
evaporated away.
Efficiency evaluations are based on:
(1) The range of mix ratios of concentrate products and water
appropriate for storage and handling in typical wildland fire
operations, providing products that are storable and/or can be kept
available on fire equipment; and
(2) Whether readily available equipment and facilities can mix and
distribute the product.
Manufacturers submit the following information to MTDC:
(1) List of specific ingredients and quantity used in the
formulation of the products,
(2) Identification of specific sources of supply for each
ingredient, and
(3) Specific mixing requirements.
Testing begins once manufacturers (and/or their suppliers) have
submitted information and payment for analysis and evaluation. If a
risk analysis is necessary, the Agency requests a copy of the product
labeling from the manufacturer. In such instances, a third party
assesses specific levels of products or ingredients in typical
application relative to human and environmental health.
This collection of information is necessary for testing and
analyzing/evaluating purposes to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and
efficiency of products prior to use. Without this information
collection, the Agency's ability to solicit and award wildland-fire
foam contracts would be compromised.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 2.8 hours.
Type of Respondents: Manufacturers (and their suppliers) of
wildland fire foam products.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 5.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 28 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: May 27, 2008.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry.
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