State Review Framework

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2185ss05 rev2-11-14.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-02-11	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
23522	State Review Framework		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2020-0031	ICR Reference No: 201312-2020-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201009-2020-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OECA	Agency Tracking No: 2185.05
Title: State Review Framework
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/11/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/06/2013
Terms of Clearance: Prior to resubmission of a request to extend approval of this collection, the agency should more clearly define the uses of the data and the minimal levels against which metrics are assessed.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2017	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2014
Responses	11	0	18
Time Burden (Hours)	5,627	0	11,016
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The State Review Framework (``Framework'') is an oversight tool designed to assess state performance in enforcement and compliance assurance. The goal is to evaluate state performance by examining existing data to provide a consistent level of oversight and develop a uniform mechanism by which EPA Regions, working collaboratively with their states, can ensure that state environmental agencies are consistently implementing the national compliance and enforcement program in order to meet agreed-upon goals. Furthermore, the Framework is designed to foster dialogue on enforcement and compliance performance between the states to enhance relationships and increase feedback, which will lead to consistent program management and improved environmental results. The Framework provides a protocol for managing the process that includes: 1) Pre-review and offsite review; 2) onsite review; 3) drafting of the report; and 4) composing the final report and follow-up. The emphasis of the on-site visit emphasizes is the collection of information, by EPA, from state enforcement and compliance files. No new data is required to be created in these files. The reviews will ensure consistency with national standards in terms of documentation and performance. The Framework examines existing data in three core programs: Clean Air Act (''CAA'')/Stationary Sources, Clean Water Act (''CWA'')/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (''NPDES''), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (''RCRA'')/Subtitle C.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	78 FR 55252	09/10/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 73522	12/06/2013
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
State Review Framework

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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	11	18	0	0	-7	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,627	11,016	0	0	-5,389	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There has been a reduction in the hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB due to the implemented program efficiencies. There has also been a decrease in the cost in the total estimated respondent burden due to the reduction in hourly burden due to implemented program efficiencies as described in the Supporting Statement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $19,695

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: 12/06/2013

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