NSPS for Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart J) (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1054ss12.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-02-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24044	NSPS for Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart J) (Renewal)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0022	ICR Reference No: 201502-2060-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201112-2060-009
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1054.12
Title: NSPS for Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart J) (Renewal)
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 11/18/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/25/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2015
Responses	300	0	300
Time Burden (Hours)	15,784	0	15,784
Cost Burden (Dollars)	719,100	0	719,100

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Abstract: The affected sources are 1) fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) catalyst regenerator or fuel gas combustion device (FGCD) other than a flare that commenced construction, reconstruction or modification after June 11, 1973 and on or before May 14, 2007; 2) FGCD fuel gas combustion device that is also a flare that commenced construction, reconstruction or modification after June 11, 1973 and on or before June 24, 2008; or 3) any Claus sulfur recovery plant which commenced construction, reconstruction or modification after October 4, 1976 and on or before May 14, 2007. Units that are constructed, reconstructed or modified after the end date of Subpart J applicability are subject to the requirements under regulations at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Ja. At the time of this ICR renewal, all refinery flares are complying with the NSPS Subpart Ja requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 et seq. Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

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:
	79 FR 30117	05/27/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 10085	02/25/2015
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 Petroleum Refineries (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart J) (Renewal)

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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	300	300	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,784	15,784	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	719,100	719,100	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $23,553

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: 02/25/2015

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