The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program at 40 CFR 98 to add reporting requirements covering facilities that conduct injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) (subpart UU) and geologic sequestration of CO2 (subpart RR). The new subparts enable EPA to track the flow of CO2 across the CCS system. Subpart UU information on CO2 received reconciled with CO2 supply information enables EPA to better understand the quantity of CO2 supply that is used for underground injection compared to the quantity supplied to other end-uses. Subpart RR information will provide a nationally consistent approach for quantifying CO2 sequestered, and monitoring the growth and efficacy of GS as a GHG mitigation technology to evaluate relevant policy options.
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.
ICR memo (final tech corrections) 10 25 11 v3.doc
GHG MRR - Injection and Geological Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide