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OMB Control No:
2060-0476
ICR Reference No:
202307-2060-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202111-2060-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1850.10
Title:
NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart QQQ) (Proposed rule)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
07/30/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/21/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Prior terms of clearance continue: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance, upon renewal of this collection, EPA is required to include the following in its supporting statement for this and other NESHAP ICRs: (1) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (2) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (3) screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement); (4) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (5) 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 (6) 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, please convert the supporting statement to the standard 18 question SS-A format upon renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2025
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
Responses
26
0
26
Time Burden (Hours)
6,300
0
6,300
Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,480
0
5,480
Abstract:
The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart QQQ) were proposed on April 20, 1998; promulgated on June 6, 2002; and most-recently amended on November 19, 2020. These regulations apply to each existing and new copper concentrate dryer, smelting furnace, slag cleaning vessel, copper converter department, and the entire group of fugitive emission sources located at a primary copper smelter facility that is a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. Major sources of HAP emissions are sites that emit, or have the potential to emit, any single HAP at a rate of 9.07 megagrams (10 tons) or more per year or any combination of HAPs at a rate of 22.68 megagrams (25 tons) or more per year. New facilities include those that commenced either construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart QQQ.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7401 et seq
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2060-AU63
Proposed rulemaking
87 FR 1616
01/11/2022
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart QQQ) (Renewal)
NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart QQQ) (Proposed Rule)
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:
This ICR is prepared for proposed RTR amendments to the NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelting (40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart QQQ). These proposed RTR amendments: (1) adjust references to the Part 63 General Provisions (40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart A) and revise provisions in the NESHAP (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart QQQ) to remove the SSM exemption and SSM plan requirement; (2) add electronic submittal of notifications of compliance and performance test reports; (3) add emission limits for particulate matter (PM), as surrogate for HAP metals, for anode refining furnace point source emissions; (4) added emission limits for PM, a surrogate for HAP metals, for new converters; (5) add emission limits for PM, as surrogate for HAP metals, for process fugitive emissions from anode furnaces, smelting furnaces and converters; and (6) add limits for mercury emissions from the combination of point source emissions from converters, smelting furnaces, and anode refining. Where applicable, adjustments for these proposed RTR amendments are reflected in Tables 1 and 2 of this ICR. There are currently two facilities subject to subpart QQQ. At the time of the last renewal ICR there were three facilities. The labor rates that were used reflect rates for 2019 instead of 2018. The burden estimate for familiarizing with regulatory requirements was increased to reflect the time it would take industry to review the proposed amendments. Additional performance testing is required under the proposed rule. Many of the other burden items are one-time requirements that would apply only to new respondents and there no new respondents are estimated over the 3-year period of this ICR. Costs charged by testing contractors for Method 5 PM performance tests increase over time. There is no additional burden associated with electronic reporting beyond reading the rule and any technical memoranda. Cost of reporting are included with the performance test costs. Any burden associated with developing SSM plans and submitting periodic SSM reports were removed.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$13,200
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:
06/21/2024
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