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OMB Control No:
2060-0738
ICR Reference No:
202304-2060-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202101-2060-006
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
2677.02
Title:
NESHAP for Carbon Black Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart YY) (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/06/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/04/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Please note that PRA submissions should match those in final rules exactly. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, EPA is required to include the following information in its submission for information collection request review and approval: (1) supporting statements to show compliance with PRA requirements and other associated laws; (2) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (3) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (4) copies of the data collection instrument(s) and/or screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement included); (5) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (6) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; and (7) discussion of how EPA addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices. In addition, supporting statement A should use the standard 18 question SS-A format. More information can be found at https://pra.digital.gov/clearance-process/supporting-statement/.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
Responses
31
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
289
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
152,473
0
0
Abstract:
The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Carbon Black Production source category in the Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology standards, 40 CFR part 63, subpart YY, referred to as the Carbon Black Production Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards. The Carbon Black Production MACT standards being amended were promulgated on July 12, 2002 (67 FR 46257). As part of the residual risk and technology reviews (RTR) for the NESHAP, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to (1) include new provisions and clarifications/corrections related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction; (2) add requirements for electronic reporting of performance test results and other compliance-related reports; (3) include additional requirements for applicability/compliance performance testing; and (4) add annual boiler tune up requirements for specified affected sources. This information collection request documents the recordkeeping and reporting requirements and burden imposed by these amendments. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP. This information collection request (ICR) includes the burden for all activities that will be conducted in the first three years following promulgation of the final amendments to the Carbon Black Production MACT standards only as they relate to the changes made as a result of the RTR and other actions under the final rule. These activities include reading the rule, conducting and documenting compliance applicability testing/calculations, and completing the recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7412 & 7414
Name of Law: Clean Air Act (CAA)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2060-AU66
Final or interim final rulemaking
86 FR 66096
11/19/2021
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
Burden and Cost of Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for the Carbon Black Production RTR
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
31
0
0
31
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
289
0
0
289
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
152,473
0
0
152,473
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The amendments to the NESHAP for Carbon Black Production (40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart YY) addressed in this ICR include (1) new provisions and clarifications/corrections related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction; (2) requirements for electronic reporting of performance test results and other compliance-related reports; (3) additional requirements for applicability/compliance performance testing; and (4) annual boiler tune up requirements for specified affected sources. The burden estimate for reading and understanding the rule requirements was adjusted to reflect the time it would take industry to review the amended rule. Burden estimates were removed for developing SSM plans and submitting periodic SSM reports. We estimate that the burden associated with the separate recordkeeping requirements for periods of SSM that are being removed to be approximately the same as the burden associated with the recordkeeping requirements for deviations from rule requirements and, therefore, did not adjust burden for recordkeeping and semiannual compliance reporting. The final amendments, pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(2) and (3), broaden the applicability of the existing emission limit for process vents associated with the MUF to include all process vents. This requires facilities to conduct emissions testing on the additional process vents after the MUF, so that sources will be able to determine which vents have concentrations at or above the applicability threshold. In addition, the EPA is also finalizing changes to require annual tune-up requirements for applicable process heaters/boilers. Lastly, the final amendments require owners or operators of carbon black production process vents subject to the rule to conduct performance tests every 5 years to demonstrate continued compliance with the NESHAP. The respondent burden estimates for the final requirements include becoming familiar with and modifying operational plans according to the final amendments, observing a percentage of affected source performance/applicability tests, preparing associated notifications and reports, and conducting the associated recordkeeping requirements. The Delegated Administrator/Agency burden estimates for the final requirements include becoming familiar with the new requirements, reviewing the associated notifications and reports, and preparing annual compliance summary reports.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$10,247
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:
Amber Iglesias 202 564-3175 iglesias.amber@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:
04/04/2023
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