In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested that the agency directly incorporate the information in the supplemental table regarding burden change into the supporting statement. In addition, it is suggested that the agency provide a brief summary of comments received and agency responses in addition to citing to the EPA docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2012
95
0
21
175,400
0
210,000
0
0
0
The PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard Implementation rule was proposed November 1, 2005 (70 FR 65983) and was promulgated on April 25, 2007. 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. A PM2.5 SIP contains rules and other requirements designed to achieve the NAAQS by the deadlines established under the CAA, and it also contains a demonstration that the State's requirements will in fact result in attainment. The SIP must meet the CAA requirements in subpart 1 to adopt reasonably available control measures (RACM) and reasonably available control technology (RACT) and provide for reasonable further progress (RFP) toward attainment for the period prior to the area's attainment date. After a State submits a SIP, the CAA requires EPA to approve or disapprove the SIP. Tribes are not required to conduct attainment demonstrations or submit the RFP, RACT, or RACM requirements.
The program change increase results from the promulgation of the 2006 PM2.5 standard, which led to designations of new areas as non-attainment and in turn to an increased burden on those respondents. However, there is a net reduction in burden in this renewal because the number of non-attainment areas for the 1997 PM 2.5 standard has decreased as areas have come into compliance with the standards and that the burden associated with the remaining non-attainment areas is less because of the work they have done previously to comply with the standards.
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.
Net change in PM25 ICR renewal to original 1997 PM25 ICR.pdf
2258ss02.docx
PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule - 2006 Standard