Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Applications from Critical Use Exemption for the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5900-137 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - CUE Applications Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 5900-141 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - Reporting and Periodic Recordkeeping Requirements (transfered from 2060-0564) Form and Instruction	Modified
ICR change request for ODS_5.29.18.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2018-05-29
ICR change request for ODS_1.25.2018.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2018-03-26
2015-15673.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-03
2014-30603.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-03
2031 08 (2).docx Supporting Statement A	2015-08-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24710	Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - CUE Applications Form and Instruction	Modified
187269	Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - Reporting and Periodic Recordkeeping Requirements (transfered from 2060-0564) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0482	ICR Reference No: 201803-2060-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201506-2060-004
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2031.09
Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Applications from Critical Use Exemption for the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/29/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/26/2018
Terms of Clearance: The terms of the previous clearance remain in effect.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2018	08/31/2018	08/31/2018
Responses	1,629	0	1,629
Time Burden (Hours)	1,616	0	1,616
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The ODS Tracking System (ODSTS) is a database system that serves as the primary vehicle for tracking the production and consumption of class I and class II controlled substances in the United States. The ODSTS currently allows producers, importers, and exporters of class I (excluding methyl bromide) and class II substances and class I laboratory suppliers to submit quarterly and annual reports electronically; all other reports required under 40 CFR Part 82.13, 82.20, and 82.24 must be submitted to EPA in hardcopy. EPA is updating the electronic reporting option for those who submit required data under the current approved ICRs to provide the option of electronic reporting of all forms and the import petition process through the Agency’s Central Data Exchange (CDX). CDX is EPA’s electronic system for environmental data exchange to the Agency. CDX also provides the capability for submitters to access their data through the use of web services. CDX enables EPA to work with stakeholders, including governments, regulated industries, and the public to enable streamlined, electronic submission of data via the Internet. For more information about CDX, go to http://epa.gov/cdx

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7671c 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 78425	12/30/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 36806	06/26/2015
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
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - CUE Applications	5900-137, 5900-136	Application for Critical Use Exemption of Methyl Bromide ,   Application for Critical Use Exemption of Methyl Bromide
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Critical Use Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - Reporting and Periodic Recordkeeping Requirements (transfered from 2060-0564)	5900-142, 5900-141, 5900-144, 5900-140, 5900-155	Methyl Bromide Producer Quarterly Report ,   Methyl Bromide Importer Quarterly Report ,   Methyl Bromide Exporter Quarterly Report ,   Methyl Bromide Distributor of QPS Quarterly Report ,   Methyl Bromide Pre-2005 Stocks Annual Report

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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	1,629	1,629	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,616	1,616	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $136,160

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/26/2018

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