Performance Specifications and Quality Assurance Procedures for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2269ss01.pdf Supporting Statement A	2008-10-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186914	Performance Specifications and Quality Assurance Procedures for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0618	ICR Reference No: 200810-2060-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2269.01
Title: Performance Specifications and Quality Assurance Procedures for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/15/2008
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval of this information collection. Prior to the publication of the final rule, the agency must provide to OMB a summary of all comments pertaining to the information collection burden imposed by this rule and any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Owners or operators of facilities that are required under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, or 63 to operate continuous parameter monitoring systems would comply with the General Provisions to parts 60, 61, and 63 and maintain records of specific information needed by EPA to determine if compliance has been achieved.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7414 Name of Law: Clean Air Act
   PL: Pub.L. 101 - 549 114 Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AJ86	Proposed rulemaking	73 FR 59956	10/09/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Performance Specifications and Quality Assurance Procedures for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Proposed PS-17 and Procedure 4 represent a Program Change that would require generating additional records beyond what is already required under existing regulations promulgated under Sections 111 and 112 of the Clean Air Act and codified in 40 CFR parts 60, 61, and 63. The change in burden would result from the generation and storage of these additional records. These additional records are needed for ensuring that affected continuous parameter monitoring systems are properly operated and maintained and are measuring and recording good quality data on a continuous basis.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $353,674

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/15/2008

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