OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not
an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates. This action has no effect on any current approvals.
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This ICR is a result of the review of the existing NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH) as required by the Clean Air Act. The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage, published at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH, were proposed on February 6, 1998 and promulgated on June 17, 1999. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and that transport or store natural gas prior to entering the pipeline to a local distribution company or to a final end user (if there is no local distribution company). New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH.
The proposed rulemaking would amend title 40, chapter I, part 63 subpart HHH to include, emission sources for which standards were not previously developed. We are proposing standards for these emission sources pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(2) and (3). Therefore, the number of affected facilities under this subpart is expected to increase. The estimates of the size of the regulated universe are based on information obtained from the National Emissions Inventory (NEI) database. Overall, EPA estimates that approximately 53 respondents would be subject to the regulation, and an additional 2 respondents will become subject each year. Labor costs were also updated in this ICR to reflect current burden on industry and the Agency. EPA assumes that there is an average of one affected facility per plant (i.e., respondent). EPA estimates that the annual cost of this information collection will be $0 for non-labor and $86,823 for labor, based on a labor burden of 2,591 hours.
This ICR is a result of the review of the existing NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH) as required by the Clean Air Act. The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage, published at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH, were proposed on February 6, 1998 and promulgated on June 17, 1999. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and that transport or store natural gas prior to entering the pipeline to a local distribution company or to a final end user (if there is no local distribution company). New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH.
The proposed rulemaking would amend title 40, chapter I, part 63 subpart HHH to include, emission sources for which standards were not previously developed. We are proposing standards for these emission sources pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(2) and (3). Therefore, the number of affected facilities under this subpart is expected to increase. The estimates of the size of the regulated universe are based on information obtained from the National Emissions Inventory (NEI) database. Overall, EPA estimates that approximately 53 respondents would be subject to the regulation, and an additional 2 respondents will become subject each year. Labor costs were also updated in this ICR to reflect current burden on industry and the Agency. EPA assumes that there is an average of one affected facility per plant (i.e., respondent). EPA estimates that the annual cost of this information collection will be $0 for non-labor and $86,823 for labor, based on a labor burden of 2,591 hours.
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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NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH)