Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart TTTT) (Proposed Rule)
Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart TTTT) (Proposed Rule)
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
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The proposed standards would establish standards of performance for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric utility generating units (EGUs) currently in the 40 CFR part 60, Da and KKKK source categories under a new subpart TTTT. Subpart Da currently regulates utility boilers and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) units, and subpart KKKK currently regulates stationary combustion turbines. The EPA is co-proposing amending subparts Da and KKKK as an alternative to creating a new subpart, subpart TTTT. Since both approaches would have the same burden, this ICR burden estimate is intended to cover whatever approach is finalized. Certain records and reports are necessary for the Administrator to: 1) identify modified and reconstructed EGUs subject to the standards, 2) ensure that the NSPS is being properly applied; 3) identify those facilities that should be inspected; 4) identify those facilities that may benefit from compliance assistance activities; and 5) ensure that process and emissions control/monitoring equipment are being properly operated and maintained on a continuous basis. The required information would be used by agency enforcement personnel to ensure that the emission limitations are being achieved. Based on review of the recorded information at the site and the reported information, the EPA can identify facilities that may not be in compliance and decide which plants, records, or processes should be inspected. Respondents are owners or operators of modified and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs.
The increase in burden is due to this being a new ICR that includes burden estimates associated with proposed standards for modified and reconstructed EGUs. These proposed standards will be included in new subpart TTTT, which also will include standards for new EGUs (proposed on 01/08/2014) and for which burden was previously estimated (ICR tracking number 2465.02).
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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:
(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.
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Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart TTTT)