Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
01/31/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
66
96
53,667
119,133
0
0
Currently, the EPA has an existing OMB-approved ICR that estimates the burden on states for implementation-related activities associated with the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS for the period April 2021 to January 31, 2025. States with nonattainment areas for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS are implementing the NAAQS pursuant to the CAA and implementation regulations issued for that NAAQS. This proposed ICR renewal estimates the burden for states to meet the ongoing planning requirements that apply to their remaining nonattainment areas for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS over the period February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2028. Such planning obligations may include, but are not limited to, developing SIP submissions that contain attainment demonstrations, Reasonably Further Progress (RFP) analyses, and determinations of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT).
US Code:
42 USC 7401-7671q
Name of Law: Air Pollution Prevention and Control
There is a decrease in the annual burden of 65,466 hours below the 119,133 hours estimated from the last approved ICR for 8-hour ozone NAAQS implementation. The primary reason for this decrease is that the previous ICR accounted for some respondents continuing to submit information for the 2008 NAAQS, respondents continuing to report on the revoked 1997 NAAQS, and respondents submitting initial information for all 52 nonattainment areas for the 2015 NAAQS. The estimates provided in this supporting statement differ from the prior 2015/2008/1997 combined NAAQS estimate due to decreases resulting from: the total state respondents reduced from 96 NAAs for the 2015/2008/1997 ozone NAAQS to 66 NAAs for the combined 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS, removal of the burden estimate for the states in the Ozone Transport Regions to certify the current state SIPs meet CAA section 184(b)(1)(B) RACT requirements; no 1997 8-hour ozone second maintenance plans due during the next three years; no 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS needing to be reclassified to a higher class.
$487,755
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Francis Oggeri 919 541-2343
No
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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Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements