PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal)

OMB Control No: 2060-0611	ICR Reference No: 201105-2060-007
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200712-2060-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2258.02
Title: PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/22/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/24/2011
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the agency has requested to withdraw this collection. The agency will resubmit with corrected request category.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2012
Responses	21	0	21
Time Burden (Hours)	210,000	0	210,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Paperwork Reduction Act requires the information found in this Information Collection Request (ICR) to assess the burden (in hours and dollars) of the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard Implementation (NAAQS) Rule as well as the periodic reporting and record keeping necessary to maintain the rule. The time period covered in this ICR is a three year period from June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014. This rule provides the framework for the States to develop SIPs to achieve the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS as well as the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This framework reflects the requirements prescribed in CAA sections 110 and part D, subpart 1 of title I. The State implementation plan submittal for each nonattainment are will need to include a number of elements, including an evaluation of reasonably available control technology (RACT) and reasonably available control measures (RACM), an attainment demonstration showing how the area will attain the standards as expeditiously as practicable, and a plan showing that the area will make reasonable further progress (RFP) from the date the area's SIP is due to its attainment date.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401-7671q Name of Law: Clean Air Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 5801	02/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 30148	05/24/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal) 1997 PM2.5 Standard PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal) 2006 PM2.5 Standard

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,158,614

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Karl Pepple 919 541-2683 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 05/24/2011

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