Before the next ICR submission, EPA should reassess estimates of burden taking into account experience with the program and consultations with respondent entities.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2013
483,340
0
580,408
981,032
0
1,164,965
28,192,763
0
19,085,089
The purpose for this ICR is to renew and revise the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (GHG Reporting Rule) ICR to update and consolidate the burdens and costs imposed by all of the current ICRs under the GHG Reporting Rule. In response to the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; Public Law 110-161) and under authority of the Clean Air Act, the EPA finalized the GHG Reporting Rule (74 FR 56260; October 30, 2009). The GHG Reporting Rule, which became effective on December 29, 2009, establishes reporting requirements for some direct GHG emitters as well as suppliers of certain products that will emit GHG when released, combusted, or oxidized, industrial gas suppliers, and manufacturers of heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines. It does not require control of greenhouse gases. Instead, it requires that sources emitting above certain threshold levels of (CO2e) monitor and report emissions.
Subsequent rules provide corrections and clarification on existing requirements; include requirements for additional facilities and suppliers; require reporters to provide information about parent companies, NAICS code(s), and whether emissions are from cogeneration; and finalize confidentiality determinations. Collectively, the GHG Reporting Rule and its associated rulemakings are referred to as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
Data submitted under the GHGRP that is classified as CBI is protected under the provisions of 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. The EPA is determining through a series of rulemaking actions the data elements that will be eligible for treatment as CBI. However, according to CAA section 114(c), "emissions data" cannot be classified as CBI. The EPA has proposed that inputs to emissions equations meet the definition of "emissions data" and cannot be afforded the protections of CBI. The EPA has deferred the reporting deadline for data elements that are used as inputs to emissions equations to provide the EPA time needed to fully evaluate and resolve issues regarding the reporting and potential release of these data (76 FR 53057, August 25, 2011).
The program change in this ICR results from consolidating the burden and costs from all of separate related greenhouse gas ICRs (2060-0647, 2060-0651, 2060-0650, 2060-0649, 2060-0646, 2060-0680). Additionally, burden for heavy-duty engine manufacturers have been removed because they are accounted for in other ICRs (2060-0104 and 2060-0678). All other changes are adjustments.
$13,860,552
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mark Defigueiredo 202 343-9928
Reginfo record details
No
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.
Form EPA Form 5900-211 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
2300Appendix_M_May2013.pdf
2300ss10_May2013.docx
Regulation to Establish Mandatory Reporting of GHGs- State-Local Gov