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OMB Control No:
2060-0003
ICR Reference No:
200803-2060-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200410-2060-005
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1230.21
Title:
Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review (40 CFR parts 51 and 52) (Final Rule for Implementation the NSR Program for PM 2.5)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
07/14/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/06/2008
Terms of Clearance:
This ICR revision is approved for 3 months to amend the PSD/NSR Collection of Information to reflect PM2.5 requirements. OMB understands that the PSD/NSR Collection of Information Request renewal is scheduled for submission to OMB for review shortly.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2008
3 Months From Approved
07/31/2008
Responses
150,761
0
150,723
Time Burden (Hours)
5,906,108
0
5,851,126
Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,335,678
0
8,613,000
Abstract:
The program called the "major NSR program" under authority of parts C and D of Title I of the Clean Air Act ("the Act") is a preconstruction review and permitting program applicable to new or modified major stationary sources of air pollutants. In attainment areas (areas meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or "NAAQS") or in areas where there is insufficient information to determine whether they meet the NAAQS ("unclassifiable areas"), the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program is implemented under the requirements of part C of Title I of the Act. In areas not meeting the NAAQS and in ozone transport regions (OTR), the program is the "nonattainment" major NSR (NA NSR) program, implemented under the requirements of part D of title I of the Act. The requirements of the Act for major NSR are codified in 40 CFR parts 51 and 52. This ICR addresses changes to the major NSR program to add a new pollutant, particulate matter with diameter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), to both PSD and NA NSR. For some sources, this will add to the burden of obtaining major NSR permits because it will add to the number of pollutants that must be addressed in the application process. Similarly, State and local reviewing authorities will incur increased burden to review such permit applications and issue the permits. In addition, reviewing authorities will incur a one-time burden to revise their implementation plans to incorporate the PSD and NA NSR changes.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7401 - 7671q
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2060-AN86
Final or interim final rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 28041
05/18/2007
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 12155
03/06/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Implementation of NSR Program for PM2.5 IC #2: Minor NSR for reviewing authorities
Implementation of NSR Program for PM2.5 IC #1: Minor NSR for sources
Implementation of NSR Program for PM2.5 IC #4: Major NSR for reviewing authorities
Implementation of NSR Program for PM2.5 IC #5: SIP revisions by reviewing authorities
Implementation on NSR Program for PM2.5 IC #3: Major NSR for sources
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
150,761
150,723
0
38
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,906,108
5,851,126
0
54,982
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,335,678
8,613,000
0
1,722,678
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The burden for the major NSR program will increase as a result of the PM2.5 NSR Implementation rule. This change in the major NSR regulations is necessary under the Clean Air Act because EPA has, in other rulemakings, promulgated NAAQS for PM2.5 to protect the public health and welfare. The rule is a program change to add PM2.5 and its precursors to the major NSR program, but it does not otherwise change the requirements of the program. We expect the rule change to increase the burden associated with applying for and issuing those permits that will now have to address PM2.5 in addition to other pollutants, but we do not expect any change in the number of major NSR permits that must be issued (i.e., no change in the number of source respondents). In addition, reviewing authorities will incur a one-time burden to revise their SIPs to incorporate the major NSR rule changes.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$637,365
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
Agency Contact:
Raj Rao 919 541-5344 rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
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:
03/06/2008
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