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OMB Control No:
2040-0310
ICR Reference No:
202406-2040-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202303-2040-005
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
2752.02
Title:
Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category (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:
07/30/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/11/2024
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Upon resubmission of this renewal, the agency should please provide screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
678
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
27,564
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
EPA is finalizing several new reporting and recordkeeping requirements or changes as part of the final rule. First, to implement the final rules subcategories, under CWA sections 304(i) and 308, this final rule includes changes to the individual reporting and recordkeeping requirements of section 423.19. In particular, EPA is adding an additional component to the annual progress reports under the subcategory for EGUs permanently ceasing coal combustion. EPA is adding reporting and recordkeeping requirements to facilitate evaluation of CRL discharges through groundwater. Second, to increase transparency for impacted communities, EPA requiring all steam electric plants subject to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 423.19(d)(k) to post this reporting and recordkeeping information to a public-facing website.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
33 USC 1311
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
33 USC 1314
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
33 USC 1342
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
33 USC 1361
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
33 USC 1316-1318
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
33 USC 1251
Name of Law: Clean Water Act (CWA)
US Code:
42 USC 13101 et seq
Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2040-AG23
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 40198
05/09/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Facilities
Permitting/Control Authorities
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
678
0
0
678
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
27,564
0
0
27,564
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
This is a new collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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:
Karen Feret 202 566-1915 feret.karen@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:
06/11/2024
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