This action is to renew the ICR for
the New Source Review programs codified in parts 49, 51, and 52 of
title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These requirements
govern the federal, state, and tribal programs for preconstruction
review and permitting of major new and modified sources pursuant to
Part C "Prevention of Significant Deterioration" and Part D
"Program Requirements for Nonattainment Areas" of title I of the
Clean Air Act, and for minor new and modified sources pursuant to
section 110(a)(2)(C) of the Clean Air Act.
The burden has changed since
the previous renewal due to the factors listed below: • The
addition of GHGs to the PSD program. The requirement to issue GHG
permits started in January, 2011. This addition requires some
sources to obtain permits for GHGs only. Other sources, that prior
to 2011 only had to obtain a permit for non-GHGs (e.g., a PSD
permit for NOx), are required to either obtain a separate GHG
permit or include provisions for GHGs in its PSD permit, depending
on the applicable permit program's authority. This addition results
in an annual increase of 0.8 million burden hours and $1.05
million. • The extension of minor NSR and part D programs to Indian
country to fill regulatory gaps has increased the number of
responses and the overall burden. Existing true minor sources have
to register with their reviewing authority by March, 2013. In
addition, new true minor sources must obtain pre-construction
permits if they plan to begin construction on or after September 2,
2014. This program increases burden by 0.4 million hours and $0.09
million. • The addition of provisions in the PSD program that will
allow full integration of PM2.5. This includes efforts of reviewing
authorities to revise their SIPs to incorporate PM2.5 into the
major PSD program. The hourly burden increase due to this change is
0.04 million hours; there is no cost increase.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.