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OMB Control No:
2060-0249
ICR Reference No:
202009-2060-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201702-2060-003
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1601.10
Title:
Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/10/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/22/2020
Terms of Clearance:
Please update to the standard 18 question SS-A format upon renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
Responses
175
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
20,223
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
21,496
0
0
Abstract:
Section 328 of the Clean Air Act gives the EPA responsibility for regulating air pollution from outer continental shelf (OCS) sources located offshore of the states along the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, and along the eastern Gulf of Mexico coast (off the coast of Florida). The EPA promulgated regulations to control air pollution from OCS sources at 40 CFR part 55. Sources located within 25 miles of a state's seaward boundary must comply with the same state/local air pollution control requirements as would be applicable if the source were located in the corresponding onshore area (COA). Sources located more than 25 miles from a state's seaward boundary (25-mile limit) must comply with EPA air pollution control regulations. The owners and operators of new and modified OCS sources must prepare permit applications and, along with existing OCS sources, must conduct recordkeeping and reporting associated with permit requirements for testing, monitoring and report preparation. In addition, four local air pollution control agencies in California and four states on the Atlantic Coast have received, or are projected to receive, delegation of authority to implement and enforce the OCS permit program. These delegated state/local agencies conduct recordkeeping and reporting activities associated with reviewing and issuing permits to OCS sources in their jurisdictions and with observing tests, conducting inspections and reviewing reports for these sources.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7401 et seq
Name of Law: 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:
85 FR 2421
01/15/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 46088
07/31/2020
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
Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - Private Industry
Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - State and Local Air Pollution Control Agencies
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
175
0
0
-42
0
217
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
20,223
0
0
-6,707
0
26,930
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
21,496
0
0
-9,320
0
30,816
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 burden estimates for the OCS Air Regulations have been revised to reflect projections based on information obtained directly from EPA Regional Offices, delegated local agencies in California, and the BOEM web site have resulted in changes in the number, mix, and types of sources projected to occur in the upcoming clearance period.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$50,307
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Ben Garwood 919 541-1358 garwood.ben@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:
12/22/2020
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