National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0229supp21 - Appendix E2 (60 Day FR Notice).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-18
0229supp21 - Appendix E1 (Authorizing Regs).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-18
0229supp21 - Appendices B-C-D.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-18
0229ss21.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-03-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23570	Consolidated NPDES ICR - Private Sector	Modified
187546	Consolidated NPDES ICR - Public Sector	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0004	ICR Reference No: 201512-2040-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201203-2040-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 0229.21
Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/29/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/28/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for one year. As terms of clearance, the Agency is required to ensure that its renewal request reflects public consultation as required by the PRA, that the supporting statement accurately describes the associated program and how data are collected, and that the requested burden reflects the Agency's best estimate based on past experience and anticipated use. In addition, the Agency is reminded that it is required to seek OMB approval for all changes to this collection including changes to notice of intent forms relating to specific permits covered by this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2016
Responses	5,058,182	0	4,980,917
Time Burden (Hours)	21,041,107	0	21,324,741
Cost Burden (Dollars)	20,234,453	0	18,762,922

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Abstract: This consolidated ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with the NPDES program, identifies the types of activities regulated under the NPDES program, describes the roles and responsibilities of state governments and the Agency, and presents the program areas that address the various types of regulated activities. It is an update of the 2011 Information Collection Request for the NPDES Program (OMB Control Number: 2040-0004; EPA ICR Number: 0229.20) that consolidated the burden and costs associated with activities previously reported in ten of the 15 NPDES program or NPDES-related ICRs administered by EPA’s Water Permits Division. This renewal includes the addition of the burden and costs for the Airport Deicing Category previously contained in a separate ICR.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC 1251 Name of Law: Clean Water Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 299 2(a) Name of Law: Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2014

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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:
	80 FR 60142	10/05/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 80765	12/28/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Consolidated NPDES ICR - Private Sector
Consolidated NPDES ICR - Public Sector

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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	5,058,182	4,980,917	85,983	74,308	-83,026	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,041,107	21,324,741	21,496	79,352	-384,482	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	20,234,453	18,762,922	0	0	1,471,531	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a decrease of 283,634 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Adjustments to the burden estimates include: the addition of the burden associated with the airport deicing category; changes in the burden associated with agency actions related to changes in the VGP; addition of burden associated with the issuance of the small vessels general permit (sVGP); and changes in the estimated burden associated with revised estimates of number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,573,218

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: 12/28/2015

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