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OMB Control No:
2060-0328
ICR Reference No:
200109-2060-011
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
199804-2060-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
EPA's Natural Gas STAR Program
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:
11/19/2001
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/26/2001
Terms of Clearance:
This collection is approved for a period of 3 years. In using the data gathered under this collection to assess emissions reductions and the effectiveness of the Natural Gas Star program, EPA should consider the degree to which Natural Gas Star partners might have reduced their emissions in the absence of the Natural Gas Star program. In its next submission, EPA should evaluate the extent to which the partners would have reduced their emissions in the absence of this program. EPA should not use this data to estimate aggregate emission reductions across the industry resulting from the National Gas Star program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
11/30/2001
Responses
120
0
94
Time Burden (Hours)
4,059
0
3,692
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,000
0
0
Abstract:
Natural Gas STAR is a voluntary program sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that encourages natural gas companies to adopt cost effective methods for reducing methane emissions. Companies interested in joining the program submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to EPA. As partners in the program companies agree to submit an Implementation Plan within six to twelve months of joining and an Annual Report that docu- ment their accomplishment each year thereafter. EPA collects initial information in the MOU to formally establish partici- pation in the program.
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
EPA's Natural Gas STAR Program
1763.03
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
120
94
0
0
26
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,059
3,692
0
0
367
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,000
0
0
0
1,000
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:
09/26/2001
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