This ICR previously received a temporary 5-month extension to allow the agency time to conduct an updated assessment of the size of the requlated industry. This was done but the new data was initially not properly incorperated into the burden estimates in the resubmitted ICR. Corrected burden estimates were finally received Jan 7, 1997. Although it took some time, the agency ultimately did a good job of providing up-to-date estimates of industry size and regulatory burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
12/31/1996
1,298
0
236
181,462
0
104,504
140,000
0
0
Owners/operators of natural gas processing plants must notify EPA of construction, modification, startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, dates, and for compliance with the SO2 standard, results to initial performance tests. Owner/operators of onshore natural gas processing plants that are potential VOC emitters records must be kept of leaks from pressure relief devices, the date of leak detection, repair method used, and other pertinent details. For potential SO2 emitters, records must be kept of excess SO2 emissions. The information is necessary to ensure that these standards are being met. Reports are semiannual.
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:
(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;
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.
Standards of Performance for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants