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OMB Control No:
2060-0243
ICR Reference No:
201204-2060-014
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201103-2060-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1587.12
Title:
State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) (Renewal)
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 with change
Conclusion Date:
10/03/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/25/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2012
Responses
16,052
0
17,073
Time Burden (Hours)
5,313,686
0
5,653,377
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Title V of the Clean Air Act requires states to develop and implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under any Act definition of "major" and certain other non-major sources that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act further requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the state operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 70. In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source subject to the part 70 permitting program, the applicant must conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. State and local agencies under part 70 review permit applications, provide for public review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical factors and public input and revew information submittals required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, the EPA reviews certain actions of the state and local agencies and provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and for state, local and tribal permitting agencies to adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly administer and manage the program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7661 - 7661f
Name of Law: Title V of the Clean Air Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 77820
12/14/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 24702
04/25/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) - Permitting Authorities
State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) - Sources
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
16,052
17,073
0
0
-1,021
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,313,686
5,653,377
0
-175,646
-164,045
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The change in burden is a decrease from the 2007 ICR renewal primarily due to burden reductions from fewer permit modifications being necessary due to implementation of the Flexible Air Permits (FAP) rule. During the period of the 2007 ICR renewal, sources and permitting authorities were focused on revising existing permits (through significant modification procedures and renewals) to put flexibility provisions, authorized by the FAP rule, into existing title V permits, which partially offset the burden reductions that come from fewer permit modifications under the FAP rule. During the period of this ICR renewal, we assume those FAP rule provisions have been established in the permits (except for a small number of new sources seeking Tier 2 flexible permits) and, thus, sources and permitting authorities alike reap the recurring burden reductions that come from the reduction in the number of significant and minor permit modifications that must be processed over the period of this ICR renewal. The effects of the FAP rule are partially offset by the increased burden resulting from the requirement to permit GHG-emitting sources, although this burden has been limited by the GHG Tailoring rule. Nevertheless, the FAP rule still provides a net reduction in burden for sources and permitting authorities after taking the GHG Tailoring rule into account. Also affecting the calculation of burden in this renewal is a change in the source population and the number of permits issued to part 70 sources since the last ICR renewal. Recent data shows a decline of almost 900 sources and permits from the levels assumed in the 2007 ICR renewal, possibly attributable to sources that have ceased operation due to the recent national economic decline. Also, our assumption concerning the number of new sources subject to permitting has changed - we assumed 50 new sources per year in the 2007 renewal, while this renewal assumes 100 new sources per year (based on recent data collected from permitting authorities).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,895,695
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]?
No
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:
Jeff Herring 9195413195 herring.jeff@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:
04/25/2012
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