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OMB Control No:
2040-0042
ICR Reference No:
199805-2040-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
199612-2040-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Underground Injection Control Program
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 without change
Conclusion Date:
09/30/1998
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/21/1998
Terms of Clearance:
This information collection is approved. OMB notes and commends recent changes in the reporting requirements for stste primacy agencies that reduced required reporting frequencies while still allowing for appropriate program oversight by EPA. OMB understands that EPA is currently exploring ways of also streamlining the reporting and record keeping requirements for well operators. An EPA work group is currently reviewing the forms in the 7520 series with the goal of redesigning them to reduce burden. Following the completion of this initial step, the work group will expand its focus to consider other program revisions that may reduce reporting and record keeping burden, including some of those suggested by state regulators and members of the regulated community that are discussed in comments filed regarding this ICR. OMB supports these burden reduction efforts. When this ICR is resubmitted for renewal in three years EPA should include a progress report on the status of its burden reduction initiative at that time. OMB would also appreciate being kept informed of the on-going progress of this effort in the meantime. OMB also notes, in response to the concern of one commenter, that any changes in reporting and recordkeeping requirements related to the upcoming revisions to the Class V program must be reviewed and approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act prior to their becoming effective. OMB further notes that the changes associated with the proposed Class V rule were submitted to OMB for review at the time the proposal was published, in accordance with standard PRA review procedures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2002
01/31/2002
09/30/1998
Responses
438,048
0
432
Time Burden (Hours)
1,135,273
0
366,291
Cost Burden (Dollars)
27,649,000
0
0
Abstract:
The Underground Injection Control Program (UIC) under the Safe Drinking Water Act establishes a Federal and State regulatory system to protect underground sources of drinking water from contamination by injected fluids. Owners and operators of underground injection wells must obtain permits, conduct environmental monitoring, maintain records, and report results to EPA of the State primacy agency. States must report to EPA on permitee compliance and related information. The information is reported using standardized forms, and the regulations are codified at 40 CFR parts 144 through 148.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Underground Injection Control Program
7520-1, 7520-4, 7520-6, 7520-12, 7520-14, 7520-16, 370.16
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
438,048
432
0
1,707
435,909
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,135,273
366,291
0
3,000
765,982
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
27,649,000
0
0
0
27,649,000
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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
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:
05/21/1998
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