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OMB Control No:
2050-0053
ICR Reference No:
201006-2050-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200807-2050-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OLEM
Agency Tracking No:
1189.22
Title:
Coal Combustion Residuals Generated by Commercial Electric Power Producers (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
09/20/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/21/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the information collection at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments received on the information collection and any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2012
07/31/2011
06/30/2012
Responses
2,603
0
2,603
Time Burden (Hours)
73,787
0
73,787
Cost Burden (Dollars)
9,239,315
0
9,239,315
Abstract:
EPA is proposing to regulate for the first time, coal combustion residuals (CCRs) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to address the risks from the disposal of CCRs generated from the combustion of coal at electric utilities and independent power producers. However, EPA is considering two options in the May 2010 proposed rule and, thus, is co-proposing two alternative regulations. Under the first option, EPA would reverse its August 1993 and May 2000 Bevill Regulatory Determinations regarding coal combustion residuals (CCRs) and list these residuals as special wastes subject to regulation under subtitle C of RCRA, when they are destined for disposal in landfills or surface impoundments. Under the second option, EPA would leave the Bevill determination in place and regulate disposal of such materials under subtitle D of RCRA by issuing national minimum criteria. Under both options EPA is proposing to establish dam safety requirements to address the structural integrity of surface impoundments to prevent catastrophic releases.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 6921-6924
Name of Law: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2050-AG15
Proposed rulemaking
75 FR 35021
06/21/2010
Federal Register Notices & Comments
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
Coal Combustion Residuals - Private Sector (Annual Costs)
Coal Combustion Residuals - Private Sector (One-Time Costs)
Coal Combustion Residuals - State Governments (Annual Costs)
Coal Combustion Residuals - State Governments (One-Time Costs)
Existing Regulations - Private Facilities
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
EPA is proposing to regulate for the first time, coal combustion residuals (CCRs) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to address the risks from the disposal of CCRs generated from the combustion of coal at electric utilities and independent power producers.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$530,585
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]?
No
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)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Betsy Devlin 7033087906 devlin.betsy@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:
06/21/2010