NESHAP for Group IV Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ) (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2457ss01.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-01-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200748	NESHAP for Group IV Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0682	ICR Reference No: 201201-2060-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2457.01
Title: NESHAP for Group IV Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ) (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: 03/02/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2012
Terms of Clearance: 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.

	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: EPA is promulgating revisions for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Group IV Polymers and Resins. Potential respondents subject to the proposed requirements of the NESHAP include an estimated 30 existing facilities that produce polyether polyols. The total annual responses attributable to this ICR consist of additional information pertaining to emissions discharges from pressure release devices, which is prohibited in the proposed amendments, and reports submitted to satisfy affirmative defense provisions. There are also proposed amendments to the requirments for equipment leaks and process contact cooling towers for the one facility in the continuous TPA high viscosity multiple end finisher subcategory. No burden estimates are provided for new sources because no new facilities are expected to be affected sources during the next 3 years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 40 USC 7401 et seq 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-AR02	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 1267	01/09/2012

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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
NESHAP for Group IV Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ)

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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: This is a new data collection due to amendments to the rule. The estimated burden has increased because additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the rule amendments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 01/11/2012

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