This action is to renew the ICR for the New Source Review programs codified in parts 49, 51, and 52 of title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These requirements govern the federal, state, and tribal programs for preconstruction review and permitting of major new and modified sources pursuant to Part C "Prevention of Significant Deterioration" and Part D "Program Requirements for Nonattainment Areas" of title I of the Clean Air Act, and for minor new and modified sources pursuant to section 110(a)(2)(C) of the Clean Air Act.
The burden has changed since the previous renewal due to the factors listed below:
⢠The addition of GHGs to the PSD program. The requirement to issue GHG permits started in January, 2011. This addition requires some sources to obtain permits for GHGs only. Other sources, that prior to 2011 only had to obtain a permit for non-GHGs (e.g., a PSD permit for NOx), are required to either obtain a separate GHG permit or include provisions for GHGs in its PSD permit, depending on the applicable permit program's authority. This addition results in an annual increase of 0.8 million burden hours and $1.05 million.
⢠The extension of minor NSR and part D programs to Indian country to fill regulatory gaps has increased the number of responses and the overall burden. Existing true minor sources have to register with their reviewing authority by March, 2013. In addition, new true minor sources must obtain pre-construction permits if they plan to begin construction on or after September 2, 2014. This program increases burden by 0.4 million hours and $0.09 million.
⢠The addition of provisions in the PSD program that will allow full integration of PM2.5. This includes efforts of reviewing authorities to revise their SIPs to incorporate PM2.5 into the major PSD program. The hourly burden increase due to this change is 0.04 million hours; there is no cost increase.
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.
Form 5900-248 Minor NSR in Indian Country
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Minor New Source Review for Sources