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OMB Control No:
2060-0120
ICR Reference No:
201308-2060-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201102-2060-008
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1086.11
Title:
NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subparts KKK and LLL) (Change)
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/23/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/16/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2014
03/31/2014
03/31/2014
Responses
1,480
0
1,643
Time Burden (Hours)
109,327
0
149,180
Cost Burden (Dollars)
68,400
0
338,700
Abstract:
The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants, published at 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK, were proposed on January 20, 1984, and promulgated on June 24, 1985. These standards apply to the following affected facilities located at onshore natural gas processing plants: compressors in equipment leaks of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) service or in wet gas service, and the groups of all equipment (except compressors) within a process unit. Affected facilities commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. A process unit is defined as the equipment assembled for extraction of natural gas liquids from field gas, fractionation of liquids into natural gas products, or other processing of natural gas products. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK. The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing - SO2 Emissions- (0 CFR part 60, subpart LLL) were proposed on January 20, 1984, and promulgated on October 1, 1985. These standards apply to the following affected facilities located at onshore natural gas processing plants: each sweetening unit, and each sweetening unit followed by a sulfur recovery unit. Affected facilities commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. A sweetening unit is defined as a process device that separates the hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide (CO2) contents from the sour natural gas stream. The provisions of subpart LLL do not apply to sweetening facilities that produce acid gas that is completely re-injected into oil or gas bearing geologic strata or that is otherwise not released to the atmosphere. The control and monitoring requirements of subpart LLL do not apply to affected facilities with design capacities of less than two long tons per day (LT/D) of hydrogen sulfide in the acid gas, expressed as sulfur. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart LLL.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
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
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
NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts KKK adn LLL)(Renewal)
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
1,480
1,643
0
-163
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
109,327
149,180
0
-39,853
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
68,400
338,700
0
-270,300
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:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
This change worksheet merges OMB Control Number 2060-0672 with this OMB Control Number. OMB Control Number 2060-0672 covers the final rulemaking "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Reviews" (published 8/16/12, RIN 2060-AP76). The requirements associated with the final rule where submitted separately from 2060-0120 because there was another package pending under this series at the time the rule ICR needed to be submitted. The reduction in burden included in this change worksheet results from the development of 40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOO, which supersedes both 40 CFR part 60, subparts KKK and LLL. Any new or modified affected facility will begin reporting under subpart OOOO instead of subpart KKK and LLL. The requirements under subpart OOOO are covered by OMB Control Number 2060-0673. The EPA also provides an adjustment to this ICR that estimates the costs of the notification, recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with the assertion of the affirmative defense.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$571,832
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:
Courtney Kerwin 202-566-1669
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:
08/16/2013
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