NSPS for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015 (40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOOa) (FinalRule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Information_Collection_Request_(ICR)_Submission_Worksheet-Final_Rule_-_40_CFR_Part_60_Subpart_OOOOa.xlsx Supplementary Document	2018-07-12
2523.02 - Final Rule Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-07-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
231383	Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution NSPS	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0721	ICR Reference No: 201807-2060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201805-2060-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2523.02
Title: NSPS for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015 (40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOOa) (FinalRule)
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/27/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/13/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. Given that this is a collection that has been in use without OMB approval, OMB approves the current collection until March 2020 with the understanding that this collection will be revised in the near future.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,912	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	98,436	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,361,085	0	0

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Abstract: This ICR covers information collection requirements in the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOOa), which includes: standards for GHG emissions (in the form of limitations on methane) from certain facilities that are covered by current VOC standards in the oil and natural gas source category, and standards for GHG and VOC emissions from facilities across the source category that are currently unregulated, including hydraulically fractured oil well completions; fugitive emissions from well sites and compressor stations; pneumatic pumps; and centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors and pneumatic controllers in the transmission and storage segment. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of calculations and compliance determinations. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all owners and operators of affected facilities subject to NSPS. The information collected will be used by the EPA and delegated state and local agencies to determine the compliance status of affected facilities subject to the rule.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 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:
2060-AS30	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 35823	06/03/2016

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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
Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution NSPS

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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	4,912	0	0	4,912	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	98,436	0	0	98,436	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,361,085	0	0	3,361,085	0	0

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: The burden in this ICR covers information collection requirements in the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOOa).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $532,526

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: 07/13/2018

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