In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance, however, the Agency is asked to ensure that clear and complete instructions exist for the forms included in this collection as part of its renewal request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2023
400
0
32
3,130
0
883
0
0
0
The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Electric Utility Generating Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT) were proposed on June 2, 2014, and promulgated on October 23, 2015 (80 FR 64510). These regulations apply to newly constructed, modified or reconstructed facilities with electric utility generating units (EGUs) including any steam generating unit, IGCC, or stationary combustion turbine that commenced construction after January 8, 2014 or commenced reconstruction after June 18, 2014. To be considered an EGU the unit must be: (1) capable of combusting more than 250 MMBtu/h heat input of fossil fuel; and (2) serve a generator capable of supplying more than 25 MW net to a utility distribution system (i.e., for sale to the grid). New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT.
In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. This NSPS imposes a minimal information collection burden on affected sources beyond what sources would already be subject to under the authorities of CAA parts 75 (Acid Rain Program CEM requirements) and 98 (Mandatory GHG Reporting, applicable to EGUs that capture CO2). OMB has previously approved the information collection requirements contained in the existing part 75 and 98 regulations (40 CFR part 75 and 40 CFR part 98) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned OMB control numbers 2060-0626 and 2060-0629, respectively. Apart from certain reporting costs to comply with the emission standards under the rule, there are no additional information collection costs, as the information required by the rule is already collected and reported by other regulatory programs. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS.
The increase in âburdenâ from the most-recently approved ICR is due to an adjustment. The adjustment increase in burden from the most-recently approved ICR is due to an increase in the number of respondents. Based on our consultation with the Agencyâs internal industry experts and the review of data from EPAâs Clean Air Markets Division and the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the electric utility sector is undergoing significant changes and the number of respondents and new sources expected over the next three years has increased significantly from the most-recently approved ICR. Additionally, the estimated costs have increased due to the use of updated labor rates from the most-recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report (September 2021).
Although we are assuming there will be 16 new sources per year subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT, there is no change in the capital/startup vs. operation and maintenance (O&M) costs as discussed in section 6(b)(iii) compared with the costs in the most-recently approved ICR. There are no capital/startup or O&M costs for this ICR. As described in a previous Federal Register notice (84 FR 25046), this NSPS imposes a minimal information collection burden on affected sources beyond what sources would already be subject to under the authorities of CAA Parts 75 (Acid Rain Program CEM requirements) and 98 (Mandatory GHG Reporting, applicable to EGUs that capture CO2). OMB has previously approved the information collection requirements contained in the existing Part 75 and 98 regulations (40 CFR Part 75 and 40 CFR Part 98) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned OMB control numbers 2060-0626 and 2060-0629, respectively. Apart from certain reporting costs to comply with the emission standards under the rule, there are no additional information collection costs, as the information required by the rule is already collected and reported by other regulatory programs.
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Muntasir Ali 919 541-0833
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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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NSPS for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Electric Utility Generating Units