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OMB Control No:
2040-0004
ICR Reference No:
199804-2040-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
199607-2040-006
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Discharge Monitoring Report for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Sewage Sludge Monitoring Reports
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/30/1998
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/29/1998
Terms of Clearance:
EPA is to be commended for its efforts to update and refine its estimate of the burden associated with this information collection. However, when significant changes to burden estimates are made that do not reflect underlying program changes, both the basis and the quantitative effect of each changed assumption or calculation needs to be documented. The documentation provided with this ICR did not allow an itemization of changed assumptions and their effects. Some qualitative explanation of the reasons for the change were provided, but this explanation did not account for a significant fraction of the total change. The revised estimate suggests that there may be significant areas where burden has previously been eitehr overstated or understated. When this information collection is submitted for renewal in 3 years, EPA should reassess whether it is appropriate to recalculate burden, and if so, provide the appropriate documentation with the revised estimates. In the mean time, however, this ICR is being approved with no change in burden. Since all changes in the underlying program requirements that affect burden (eg, EPA's 1996 Guidance on Performance Based Monitoring Reductions) had already been accounted for in the existing burden estimate, it is appropriate to carry this estimate forward unchanged until a reassessment, including appropriate documentation of any changes, has been completed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
09/30/1998
Responses
611,205
0
1,011,592
Time Burden (Hours)
13,333,396
0
13,333,396
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This ICR estimates the current monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping burden and cost associated with submitting and reviewing Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), sewage sludge monitoring reports, and other monitoring reports under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) NPDES Program. The NPDES program regulations, codified at 40 CFR parts 122 through 125, require permitted municipal and non-municipal point source discharges to collect, analyze, and submit data on their wastewater discharges.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Discharge Monitoring Report for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Sewage Sludge Monitoring Reports
0229.11
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
611,205
1,011,592
0
-400,387
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
13,333,396
13,333,396
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
04/29/1998
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