In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance, upon renewal of this collection, EPA is required to include the following in its supporting statement for this and other NESHAP ICRs: (1) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (2) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (3) screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement); (4) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (5) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; and (6) discussion of how EPA addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices. In addition, please convert the supporting statement to the standard 18 question SS-A format upon renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2025
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
16
0
410
5,730
0
6,342
0
0
0
EPA established NESHAP for seven area source categories. The requirements for two area source categories (Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production and Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication) are combined in one Subpart. These standards include emissions limitations and work practice requirements for new and existing plants based on the generally-available control technology or management practices (GACT) for each area source category. Potential respondents include two existing acrylic and modacrylic production facility, one existing carbon black production plant, two existing chromium product manufacturing facilities, 500 existing flexible polyurethane foam production and fabrication facilities, 41 existing lead acid battery manufacturing facilities, and 393 existing wood preserving facilities. The total annual responses attributable to this ICR for existing sources are two one-time notifications; some existing facilities may be required to prepare a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan, perform additional monitoring and recordkeeping, and/or conduct an initial performance test. The owner or operator of a new area source would be required to comply with all requirements of the General Provisions (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A).
There is a decrease in burden from the most recently approved ICR. The decrease is not due to any program changes, but is due to an adjustment. The adjustment decrease in burden from the most recently approved ICR is due to a decrease in the number of sources as a result of data gathered as part of recent rulemaking efforts related to 40 CFR 63, Subpart PPPPPP, NESHAP for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Area Sources. Additionally, we have adjusted the number of respondents for 40 CFR 63, Subpart LLLLLL and 40 CFR 63, Subpart MMMMMM to each reflect one additional source. This change is based on our review of facilities with EIS IDs reporting under Subparts LLLLLL and MMMMMM in the EPAs ECHO database. The overall result is a decrease in the number of respondents and the burden hours. The proposed changes also result in an adjustment to the number of responses. This ICR also adjusts the number of responses from respondents for 40 CFR 63, Subpart QQQQQ. The prior ICR included an error in the Total Annual Responses table. Specifically, the prior ICR assumed all respondents subject to Subpart QQQQQQ would maintain records of a notification of compliance status; however, the notification of compliance status is a one-time notification for new sources and there are no new wood preserving sources anticipated in this ICR. Therefore, the number of responses has decreased to 15. This change also revises the annual hours per response; because there are a large number of facilities subject to the subparts but relatively few regulatory requirements for submittal of notifications or reports for existing sources, the hours per response is inflated. The major burden for these subparts is to read and familiarize with the rules. There are no changes to the capital or operation and maintenance costs.
$1,370
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Patrick Yellin 202 564-2970
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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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2256ss06.docx
NESHAP for Area Sources: Carbon Black Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subparts MMMMMM)