In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
401
0
438
9,140
0
7,893
0
0
0
The National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries Area
Sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZ) apply to both new and
existing iron and/or steel foundries that are an area source of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions. There are different
requirements for foundries based on size. Existing foundries with
an annual metal melt production greater that 20,000 tons and new
foundries with an annual melt capacity of 10,000 tons are
classified as large foundries. Existing foundries with an annual
metal melt capacity of 10,000 tons or less are classified as small
foundries. Research and development facilities are not covered by
the rule. New facilities include those that commenced construction,
modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. In
general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications,
performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of
the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records
of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or
malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period
during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These
notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining
compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZ.
There is an adjustment increase
in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR
currently-approved by OMB. While the overall number of respondents
has decreased from 427 to 392 since the previous ICR renewal to
account for shutdown facilities, this renewal includes a burden
estimate for each existing respondent to familiarize themselves
with regulatory requirements each year. As a result, there is a net
increase in the burden hours as compared to the previous ICR
renewal. There is an adjustment decrease in the estimated number of
responses resulting from the smaller number of respondents.
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:
(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;
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.