Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1601t09 (1).xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-09-09
1601ss10 (2).docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24323	Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - Private Industry	Modified
187103	Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - State and Local Air Pollution Control Agencies	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0249	ICR Reference No: 202009-2060-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-2060-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1601.10
Title: Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/22/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	309	0
Time Burden (Hours)	24,342	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,062	0

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Abstract: Section 328 of the Clean Air Act gives the EPA responsibility for regulating air pollution from outer continental shelf (OCS) sources located offshore of the states along the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, and along the eastern Gulf of Mexico coast (off the coast of Florida). The EPA promulgated regulations to control air pollution from OCS sources at 40 CFR part 55. Sources located within 25 miles of a state's seaward boundary must comply with the same state/local air pollution control requirements as would be applicable if the source were located in the corresponding onshore area (COA). Sources located more than 25 miles from a state's seaward boundary (25-mile limit) must comply with EPA air pollution control regulations. The owners and operators of new and modified OCS sources must prepare permit applications and, along with existing OCS sources, must conduct recordkeeping and reporting associated with permit requirements for testing, monitoring and report preparation. In addition, four local air pollution control agencies in California and four states on the Atlantic Coast have received, or are projected to receive, delegation of authority to implement and enforce the OCS permit program. These delegated state/local agencies conduct recordkeeping and reporting activities associated with reviewing and issuing permits to OCS sources in their jurisdictions and with observing tests, conducting inspections and reviewing reports for these sources.

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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:
	85 FR 2421	01/15/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 46088	07/31/2020
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
Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - Private Industry
Air Pollution Regulations for Outer Continental Shelf Activities - State and Local Air Pollution Control Agencies

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	309	0	0	92	0	217
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,342	0	0	-2,588	0	26,930
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,062	0	0	-6,754	0	30,816

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden estimates for the OCS Air Regulations have been revised to reflect projections based on information obtained directly from EPA Regional Offices, delegated local agencies in California, and the BOEM web site have resulted in changes in the number, mix, and types of sources projected to occur in the upcoming clearance period.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,307

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? No

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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: 12/22/2020

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