NSPS for Grain Elevators (40 part 60, supbart DDa) (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
DDa NSPS_Supporting Statement_051314.pdf Supporting Statement A	2014-06-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212488	NSPS for Grain Elevators	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0699	ICR Reference No: 201407-2060-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2497.01
Title: NSPS for Grain Elevators (40 part 60, supbart DDa) (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/27/2014
Terms of Clearance: 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.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for grain elevators (40 CFR part 60, subpart DD) were promulgated on August 3, 1978. This information collection request is for a new subpart DDa, which will apply to grain elevators which commence construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. Particulate matter (PM) is the pollutant regulated under this subpart. The grain elevators NSPS regulates affected facilities at grain storage elevators and grain terminal elevators storing corn, wheat, sorghum, rice, rye, oats, barley, and soybeans constructed or modified after August 3, 1978. Affected facilities at grain elevators include grain handling equipment, grain dryers, and grain loading and unloading facilities (for trucks, railcars, and barges/ships). This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart DDa.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7411 Name of Law: Standards of performance for new sources
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AP06	Proposed rulemaking	79 FR 39241	07/09/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
NSPS for Grain Elevators

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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: This new subpart will require additional monitoring and record keeping requirements, as well as additional repeat testing as compared to the original subpart.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $53,908

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: 07/27/2014

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