In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
In future collections, costs and time burden estimates should be rounded to the appropriate
number of significant digits. If "reading instructions" are provided as potential time or cost
burdens, then the location of the instructions or the instructions themselves should be
provided. Also, the burden for refreshing on instructions should be included, as appropriate.
Any detailed tables should be provided in excel format along with or in lieu of detailed tables
provided within the supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2015
1
0
3
315
0
251
0
0
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EPA promulgated revisions for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Group I Polymers and Resins. Potential respondents subject to the new requirements of the NESHAP include an estimated 5 existing facilities that produce butyl rubber, epichlorohydrin elastomer, ethylene-propylene rubber, neoprene rubber, and nitrile butadiene rubber. The burden attributable to this ICR consist of notification of front-end process vent limits, notification of back-end operation limits, recordkeeping related to the new limits, and reports submitted to satisfy affirmative defense provisions.
There is an adjustment increase in the respondent burden and a decrease in Agency burden since the last ICR; however, this is not due to any program changes. The respondent burden increased because this ICR revised the hours associated with affirmative defense, using latest estimates provided by industry during consultation. However, the other burdens, including burden to the Agency decreased because this ICR assumes that existing facilities have already met initial requirements, and only covers the burden associated with on-going compliance. The previous ICR covers the burden associated with initial compliance of the final standard, including one-time notification of performance tests and notifications of the back-end process limits.
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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NESHAP for Group I Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart U)