Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) Program (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
EN-generic-08-09.ppt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-05-26	Available
RFS-CFCH-RRRR-Christian-10302007.ppt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-05-26	Available
2333ss01.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-05-26	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189283	Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) Program		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0640	ICR Reference No: 200905-2060-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2333.01
Title: Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) Program (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: 11/19/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/26/2009
Terms of Clearance: OMB does not approve the revisions to this information collection associated with notice of proposed rulemaking at this time. The agency should continue its efforts to respond to public comments, with particular emphasis on comments relating to opportunities to streamline information collection burdens and improve the practical utility and accuracy of information gathered and exchanged between third parties.

	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: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 amends the Clean Air Act section 211(o) to require EPA to propose new, expanded regulations for renewable fuels (i.e. RFS2). Because the RFS2 program covers parties that were not covered by RFS1 (e.g. RFS1 covered only gasoline refiners and RFS2 covers diesel refiners as well; RFS1 had one type of program credit [RIN] to account for and RFS2 has four types of program credit [RINs] to account for), we are proposing a new ICR series. As part of this proposed ICR, we are proposing to initiate an EPA Moderated Trading System for RINs. RINs are the basic compliance unit, or credit, for this program. This System would utilize the Central Data Exchange (CDX) and would permit more reliable, electronic generation and trading of RINs. RFS2 reporting will replace RFS1 reporting when the program is fully implemented.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 et seq Name of Law: Clean Air Act section 211(o) as amended by the Energy Independance and Security Act of 2007
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 201 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AO81	Proposed rulemaking	74 FR 24903	05/26/2009

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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
Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) Program

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 amends the Clean Air Act, section 211(o), and has required EPA to propose new regulations for renewable fuels. The burden in this ICR reflects the requirements under the new regulations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $802,023

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)? No

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: 05/26/2009

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