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OMB Control No:
2040-0004
ICR Reference No:
201709-2040-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201703-2040-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
0229.23
Title:
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/05/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/29/2017
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance and as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the agency is required to consult with up to 9 members of the public and affected agencies concerned with this collection to solicit comment on matters including the accuracy of the burden estimate, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected, and ways to minimize the burden. The agency is also reminded to discontinue the surveys it has consolidated into this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2018
Responses
10,297,857
0
5,058,182
Time Burden (Hours)
28,239,262
0
21,041,107
Cost Burden (Dollars)
43,659,009
0
20,234,453
Abstract:
This consolidated ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with the NPDES program, identifies the types of activities regulated under the NPDES program, describes the roles and responsibilities of state governments and the Agency, and presents the program areas that address the various types of regulated activities. It is an update of the Information Collection Request for the NPDES Program (OMB Control Number: 2040-0004; EPA ICR Number: 0229.21) that consolidated the burden and costs associated with activities previously reported in 11 of the NPDES program or NPDES-related ICRs administered by EPA's Water Permits Division. This renewal documents the addition of the burden and costs for seven more NPDES programs previously contained in separate ICRs.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
33 USC 1251
Name of Law: Clean Water 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:
82 FR 29549
06/29/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 44408
09/21/2017
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
Consolidated NPDES ICR - Private Sector
Consolidated NPDES ICR - Public Sector
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
10,297,857
5,058,182
0
5,768,756
-529,081
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
28,239,262
21,041,107
0
7,232,881
-34,726
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
43,659,009
20,234,453
0
22,875,295
549,261
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The program change results from merging 7 related ICRs into this ICR, including Consolidated Animal Sectors (2040-0250); Pesticide Applicators (2040-0284); National Pretreatment Program (2040-0009); Cooling Water Intake Structures Phase I—New Facilities (2040-0241); Cooling Water Intake Structures at Phase III Facilities (2040-0268); Cooling Water Intake Structures Existing Facilities (2040-0257); NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule (2020-0035). The change in adjustments resulted from significant adjustments to the burden estimates occurred within three component ICRs: NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, CWIS Existing Facility, and Consolidated Animal Sectors and minor adjustments within the other components. These adjustments are explained in detail within the supporting statement.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,419,120
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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:
Kevin Weiss 202 564-0742 weiss.kevin@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:
12/29/2017
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