Entities potentially affected by this action are portland cement plants with the following facilities; kilns, clinker coolers, raw mill systems, raw mill dryers, raw material storage, clinker storage, finished product storage, conveyor transfer points, bagging and bulk loading and unloading systems. Entities are required to submit initial notifications, conduct initial performance tests, and submit semi-annual reports for exceedances and startups, shutdown and malfunctions.
There is no increase in the number of affected facilities, or the number of responses compared to the previous ICR. There is, however, an increase in the estimated hours, and labor burden cost as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. This change in burden has occurred because this renewal ICR is being combined with EPA ICR number 2307.02, which resulted in an increase in burden hours and cost.
The combining of the previous ICR with EPA ICR number 2307.02, has resulted in an increase in capital/startup vs. O&M costs.
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.
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NSPS for Portland Cement Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart F) (Renewal)