PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Net change in PM25 ICR renewal to original 1997 PM25 ICR.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-03-22
2258ss02.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-03-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201629	PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule - 2006 Standard	New
183036	PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule - 1997 Standard	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0611	ICR Reference No: 201203-2060-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200712-2060-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2258.03
Title: PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/19/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/22/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested that the agency directly incorporate the information in the supplemental table regarding burden change into the supporting statement. In addition, it is suggested that the agency provide a brief summary of comments received and agency responses in addition to citing to the EPA docket.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2012
Responses	95	0	21
Time Burden (Hours)	175,400	0	210,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard Implementation rule was proposed November 1, 2005 (70 FR 65983) and was promulgated on April 25, 2007. This rule provides the framework for the States to develop SIPs to achieve the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS as well as the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This framework reflects the requirements prescribed in CAA sections 110 and part D, subpart 1 of title I. A PM2.5 SIP contains rules and other requirements designed to achieve the NAAQS by the deadlines established under the CAA, and it also contains a demonstration that the State's requirements will in fact result in attainment. The SIP must meet the CAA requirements in subpart 1 to adopt reasonably available control measures (RACM) and reasonably available control technology (RACT) and provide for reasonable further progress (RFP) toward attainment for the period prior to the area's attainment date. After a State submits a SIP, the CAA requires EPA to approve or disapprove the SIP. Tribes are not required to conduct attainment demonstrations or submit the RFP, RACT, or RACM requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401-7671q 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 5801	02/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 30148	05/24/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule - 1997 Standard
PM 2.5 NAAQS Implementation Rule - 2006 Standard

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	95	21	0	37	37	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	175,400	210,000	0	157,000	-191,600	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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 program change increase results from the promulgation of the 2006 PM2.5 standard, which led to designations of new areas as non-attainment and in turn to an increased burden on those respondents. However, there is a net reduction in burden in this renewal because the number of non-attainment areas for the 1997 PM 2.5 standard has decreased as areas have come into compliance with the standards and that the burden associated with the remaining non-attainment areas is less because of the work they have done previously to comply with the standards.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,158,614

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: 03/22/2012

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