OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates. This action has no effect on any current approvals.
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EPA is promulgating revisions for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Group IV Polymers and Resins. Potential respondents subject to the proposed requirements of the NESHAP include an estimated 30 existing facilities that produce polyether polyols. The total annual responses attributable to this ICR consist of additional information pertaining to emissions discharges from pressure release devices, which is prohibited in the proposed amendments, and reports submitted to satisfy affirmative defense provisions. There are also proposed amendments to the requirments for equipment leaks and process contact cooling towers for the one facility in the continuous TPA high viscosity multiple end finisher subcategory. No burden estimates are provided for new sources because no new facilities are expected to be affected sources during the next 3 years.
This is a new data collection due to amendments to the rule. The estimated burden has increased because additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the rule amendments.
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.
2457ss01.docx
NESHAP for Group IV Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ)