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OMB Control No:
2040-0049
ICR Reference No:
202110-2040-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201903-2040-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
0988.15
Title:
Water Quality Standards Regulation (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/23/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/29/2021
Terms of Clearance:
n accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2025
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
Responses
1,277
0
2,643
Time Burden (Hours)
480,242
0
507,887
Cost Burden (Dollars)
263,520
0
263,520
Abstract:
The Water Quality Standards (WQS) regulation at 40 CFR part 131 establishes the framework for states and authorized tribes to adopt WQS for waters of the United States, and for the EPA to review and approve or disapprove the WQS. This ICR is for information collections needed to implement the WQS regulation, required to obtain or retain benefits (e.g., relaxed regulatory requirements) under the WQS regulation, and to collect voluntary program information useful in administering WQS programs effectively and efficiently. This ICR renewal describes the estimated information collection burden for states, authorized tribes, tribes seeking authorization, and certain Great Lakes dischargers to: adopt, review, and revise WQS; comply with specific requirements of the regulation; submit tribal applications to be treated in a similar manner as a state (TAS); request regulatory relief; request certain EPA dispute resolution assistance; and provide voluntary WQS program information.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
33 USC 1313c
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:
86 FR 15665
03/24/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 59712
10/28/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
2015 WQS Program Revisions
Administering State and Tribal WQS
Dispute Res. Requests and TAS Applications; Tribes and States
Great Lakes WQS Requirements; Dischargers
Great Lakes WQS Requirements; States and Tribes
Voluntary WQS Program Information; States and Tribes
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
1,277
2,643
0
-1,364
-2
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
480,242
507,887
0
-199,060
171,415
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
263,520
263,520
0
0
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:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Revised estimate reflects addition of two authorized tribes with EPA-approved water quality & discontinuation of Great Lakes Bioassay Tests, which are no longer conducted.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,610,307
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:
Tanyan Bailey 202 564-3133 bailey.tanyan@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:
10/29/2021
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