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OMB Control No:
2060-0629
ICR Reference No:
201211-2060-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201111-2060-010
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
2300.10
Title:
Greenhouse Gas Reporting 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:
05/15/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/27/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Before the next ICR submission, EPA should reassess estimates of burden taking into account experience with the program and consultations with respondent entities.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2013
Responses
483,340
0
580,408
Time Burden (Hours)
981,032
0
1,164,965
Cost Burden (Dollars)
28,192,763
0
19,085,089
Abstract:
The purpose for this ICR is to renew and revise the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (GHG Reporting Rule) ICR to update and consolidate the burdens and costs imposed by all of the current ICRs under the GHG Reporting Rule. In response to the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; Public Law 110-161) and under authority of the Clean Air Act, the EPA finalized the GHG Reporting Rule (74 FR 56260; October 30, 2009). The GHG Reporting Rule, which became effective on December 29, 2009, establishes reporting requirements for some direct GHG emitters as well as suppliers of certain products that will emit GHG when released, combusted, or oxidized, industrial gas suppliers, and manufacturers of heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines. It does not require control of greenhouse gases. Instead, it requires that sources emitting above certain threshold levels of (CO2e) monitor and report emissions. Subsequent rules provide corrections and clarification on existing requirements; include requirements for additional facilities and suppliers; require reporters to provide information about parent companies, NAICS code(s), and whether emissions are from cogeneration; and finalize confidentiality determinations. Collectively, the GHG Reporting Rule and its associated rulemakings are referred to as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Data submitted under the GHGRP that is classified as CBI is protected under the provisions of 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. The EPA is determining through a series of rulemaking actions the data elements that will be eligible for treatment as CBI. However, according to CAA section 114(c), "emissions data" cannot be classified as CBI. The EPA has proposed that inputs to emissions equations meet the definition of "emissions data" and cannot be afforded the protections of CBI. The EPA has deferred the reporting deadline for data elements that are used as inputs to emissions equations to provide the EPA time needed to fully evaluate and resolve issues regarding the reporting and potential release of these data (76 FR 53057, August 25, 2011).
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 101 - 549 208
Name of Law: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
PL:
Pub.L. 101 - 549 114
Name of Law: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
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:
77 FR 28376
05/14/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 70749
11/27/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
EPA Form 5900-211, EPA Form 5900-233
Optional Facility Application Form For Approval of Alternative Methods for Determining N2O Process Emissions for Subparts E Adipic Acid Production and V Nitric Acid Production
,
Optional Form for Request for Extension of Use of Best Available Monitoring Methods
Regulation to Establish Mandatory Reporting of GHGs- State-Local Gov
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
483,340
580,408
0
71,347
-168,415
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
981,032
1,164,965
0
411,643
-595,576
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
28,192,763
19,085,089
0
7,750,982
1,356,692
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 in this ICR results from consolidating the burden and costs from all of separate related greenhouse gas ICRs (2060-0647, 2060-0651, 2060-0650, 2060-0649, 2060-0646, 2060-0680). Additionally, burden for heavy-duty engine manufacturers have been removed because they are accounted for in other ICRs (2060-0104 and 2060-0678). All other changes are adjustments.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$13,860,552
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:
Mark Defigueiredo 202 343-9928
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:
11/27/2012
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