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Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: RFS Annual Rules (Proposed Rule)

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OMB: 2060-0740

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Overview

Summary
I-R&R Biointermediate Producer
II-R&R RIN Generators
III-R&R by Bioint Imp
IV-Third Parties
Labor Costs


Sheet 1: Summary

Summary
Type of Respondent Total Responses per Year Total Hours per Year Total Cost per Year (Labor and Non-Labor)
Biointermediate Producers 33,305 34,657 $3,434,074
RIN Generators (Renewable Fuel Producers) 21,542 11,566 $1,298,692
Biointermediate Importer 1,360 1,765 $250,460
Third Parties 0 0 $0 * Third parties are counted as respondents, but their responses/hours/$ are assigned
GRAND TOTAL 56,207 47,988 $4,983,226 to the party for whom they do the work. (Purchased service providers.)






























TOTAL NUMBER of Respondents:




1,670.00


Non-Labor Costs* Only - Used for OMB Inventory:




2,828,180.00












*Non-Labor Costs include capital, O&M, and purchased services. For this collection, all are purchased services.



These costs are reflected in the "OMB Inventory."




Sheet 2: I-R&R Biointermediate Producer

Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party
Table 1 -Biointermediate Producers* - assumes 60 total foreign and domestic
Information Collection Activity Hours and Cost Total Hours and Cost Forms & Notes
Citation Activity Standard Industry Mix Hours/ Response Clerical Only Hours/ Response Purchased Services Hours/ Response Total Cost/ Response (dollars) Number of Respondents Number of Responses per party/year** Total Number of Responses per Year Total Hours/ Year Total Cost/Year (Labor and Non-Labor) $ Non-Labor Costs (Purchased Services)

Reporting Activities










80.1416 Pathways Petition: new renewable fuels/feedstocks by biointermediate producers (any party can petition, but we anticipate biointermediate producers will be petitioners) - 52 hours total/ 3 years to annualize 14.00 0.00 0.00 1148.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 28.00 2296.00 Screening tool at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/renewable-fuel-pathway-screening-tool; actual submission is CBP and sent via CDX. 0.00
80.1450(b) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Initial registration of new biointermediate producers - company and facility information 2.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 120.00 9840.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1450(b) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Initial registration of new biointermediate producers - detailed description of biointermediates and processes from registrant - 12 hours total / 3 years to annualize 4.00 0.00 0.00 328.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 240.00 19680.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1450(b) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Initial registration of new biointermediate producers -engineering review - 52 hours total / 3 years to annualize 0.00 0.00 14.00 2296.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 840.00 137760.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) - refer to Table IV as well, as these are submitted by third party engineers on behalf of the respondents. 137760.00
80.1450(d) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Update to existing registrations (should be uncommon since these are new registrants, in case of error, change of address) 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 246.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1450(b) and 80 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Set up account in CDX - new biointermediate producer registrants 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 60.00 4920.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1450 and 80 CFR 1090.805, 80.1476, 80.1479 Registration: Updates to existing registrations to associate with third party auditor 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 30.00 2460.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1450 and 80 CFR 1090.805, 80.1476, 80.1479 Registration: Updates to existing registrations to associate with QAP provider 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 30.00 2460.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00
80.1451 Reporting: RFS0702 quarterly Co-Products reports for biointermediate producers 4.00 0.00 0.00 328.00 60.00 4.00 240.00 960.00 78720.00 RFS0702 0.00
80.1451 Reporting: RFS0801 quarterly Renewable Biomass Report for biointermediate producers 4.00 0.00 0.00 328.00 60.00 4.00 240.00 960.00 78720.00 RFS0802 0.00
80.1451 Reporting: quarterly RFS4000 Biointermediate Batch Reporting for biointermediate producers 8.00 0.00 0.00 656.00 60.00 4.00 240.00 1920.00 157440.00 RFS4000 0.00
80.1453 Generating product transfer documents related to biointermediates 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 60.00 260.00 15600.00 15600.00 1279200.00 CBP 0.00
80.1464 Attest Engagements for biointermediate producers - all purchased services 0.10 0.00 24.00 3944.20 60.00 1.00 60.00 1446.00 236652.00 ATT0100 - refer to Table IV - Third Parties as well - these are submitted by a third party auditors on behalf of these respondents 236652.00
80.1469 Participation in QAP program for biointermediate producers - all purchased services 0.00 0.00 120.00 19680.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 7200.00 1180800.00 QAP forms 2000, 2200, 2300, 2400 - refer to Table IV as well - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents 1180800.00

Recordkeeping Activities










80.1453 Initial programming of new PTD statements 24 hours total / 3 years to annualize cost 8.00 0.00 0.00 656.00 60.00 1.00 60.00 480.00 39360.00 CBP 0.00
80.1453 Retention of PTDs 0.00 0.25 0.00 11.00 60.00 260.00 15600.00 3900.00 171600.00 CBP 0.00
80.1454 General recordkeeping related to biointermediate production and transfers 0.00 1.00 0.00 44.00 60.00 12.00 720.00 720.00 31680.00 CBP 0.00
80.1478 Additional requirements for foreign biointermediate producers, including signed commitments/affirmations 0.00 1.00 0.00 2.00 10.00 12.00 120.00 120.00 240.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) for submission of registration material and CBP 0.00













GRAND TOTAL



915.00
33,305.00 34,657.00 3,434,074.00
1,555,212.00


























Notes to the Table:

























*Respondent count is an estimate of the total at end of year 3 of the ICR, since these parties are not yet registered.











Assumes 60 respondents, total.
























** Assumes 260 days for daily R&R activities.











Sheet 3: II-R&R RIN Generators

Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party




Table 2 - RIN Generators - Renewable Fuels Producers that Use Biontermediates to Produce Renewable Fuel *




Information Collection Activity Hours and Cost Total Hours and Cost Forms & Notes




Citation Activity Standard Industry Mix Hours/ Response Clerical Only Hours/ Response Purchased Services Hours/ Response Total Cost/ Response (dollars) Number of Respondents Number of Responses per party/year** Total Number of Responses per Year Total Hours/ Year Total Cost/Year $ Non-Labor Costs - Purchased Services





















Reporting Activities














80.1449 RFS0901 - Quarterly Production Outlook Report - form amended to clarify biointermediates, but effort unchanged and number of responses unchanged (accounted for in 2060-0725) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RFS0902 0.00



80.1450(b) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Initial registration or update for renewable fuels producers - company and facility information 2.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 80.00 6560.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



80.1450(b) Registration: Initial registration or update to detailed description of renewable fuels processes using biointermediates from registrant - 12 hours total / 3 years to annualize 4.00 0.00 0.00 328.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 160.00 13120.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



80.1450(b) Registration: Initial registration or update for renewable fuels producers using biointermediates -engineering review - 52 hours total / 3 years to annualize 0.00 0.00 14.00 2296.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 560.00 91840.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 91840.00



80.1450(d) Registration: Update to existing registrations (should be uncommon since these are new registrants, in case of error, change of address) 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 164.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



80.1450(b) and 80 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Set up account in CDX - new registrants only 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 20.00 1.00 20.00 20.00 1640.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



80.1450 and 80 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Updates to existing and new registrations to associate with third party auditor 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 20.00 1640.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



80.1450 and 80 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Updates to existing and new registrations to associate with QAP provider 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 20.00 1640.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00



§80.1451(b) Reporting: Quarterly RFS Activity Report (4x/yr.) - burden for new respondents 1.00 0.00 0.00 82.00 20.00 4.00 80.00 80.00 6560.00 RFS0105: RFS ACTIVITY REPORT/URF - approved under 2060-0723 0.00



§80.1451(b) Reporting: Quarterly RFS Renewable Fuel Producer Supplemental Report (4x/year, as needed); producers only - burden for new respondents 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 20.00 4.00 80.00 40.00 3280.00 RFS0601: RFS RENEWABLE FUEL PRODUCER SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT/URF - approved under 2060-0725 0.00



§80.1451(b) Reporting: Quarterly Co-Products Report (4x/year) - burden for new respondents 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 20.00 4.00 80.00 40.00 3280.00 RFS0702 0.00



§80.1451(b) Reporting: Quarterly Renewable Biomass Report (4x/year) - burden for new respondents 0.50 0.00 0.00 41.00 20.00 4.00 80.00 40.00 3280.00 RFS0802 0.00



80.1452 Reporting: EMTS transactions for 20 new respondents 2.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 80.00 6560.00 TeRRA (EMTS) - approved under 2060-0725 0.00



80.1453 Reporting: Generated product transfer documents related to biointermediates (a)(11)(v) 2.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 80.00 6560.00 CBP 0.00



80.1464 Attest Engagements for renewable fuel producers who use biointermediates 0.10 0.00 24.00 3944.20 40.00 1.00 40.00 964.00 157768.00 ATT0100 157768.00



80.1469 Participation in QAP program for renewable fuel producers using biointermediate feedstocks - all purchased services 0.00 0.00 120.00 19680.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 4800.00 787200.00 QAP forms 2000, 2200, 2300, 2400 - refer to Table IV as well - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents 787200.00




Recordkeeping Activities














80.1453 Initial programming of new PTD statements 4.00 0.00 0.00 328.00 40.00 1.00 40.00 160.00 13120.00 CBP 0.00



80.1453 Retention of biointermediate PTDs** 0.00 0.25 0.00 11.00 40.00 260.00 10400.00 2600.00 114400.00 CBP 0.00



80.1453 Retention of general PTDs (20 new respondents) 0.00 0.25 0.00 11.00 20.00 260.00 5200.00 1300.00 57200.00 CBP 0.00



80.1454 General recordkeeping related to RF production and transfers (20 new respondents)** 0.00 0.10 0.00 4.40 20.00 260.00 5200.00 520.00 22880.00 CBP 0.00




















GRAND TOTAL



622.00
21,542.00 11,566.00 1,298,692.00
1,036,808.00




* Assumes 40 RIN Generators, who are renewable fuels producers. Of these 20, are assumed to be new registrants.















** Assumes 260 business days for daily R&R activities.















Sheet 4: III-R&R by Bioint Imp

Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party
Table III - Recordkeeping by Biontermediate Importers*
Information Collection Activity Hours and Cost Total Hours and Cost Forms & Notes
Citation Activity Standard Industry Mix Hours/ Response Clerical Only Hours/ Response Purchased Services Hours/ Response Total Cost/ Response (dollars) Number of Respondents Number of Responses per party/year** Total Number of Responses per Year Total Hours/ Year Total Cost/Year $ Non-Labor Costs - Purchased Services

Reporting Activity










None. None for these respondents.











Recordkeeping Activity










80.1453 Retain product transfer documents from biointermediate producer 0.00 0.25 0.00 11.00 5.00 260.00 1300.00 325.00 14300.00 CBP 0.00
80.1478 Acquire independent volume certification, retain and give to RF producer and biointermediate producer - assume two instances per month, all purchased service 0.00 0.00 24.00 3936.00 5.00 12.00 60.00 1440.00 236160.00 CBP 236160.00
GRAND TOTAL



10.00
1360.00 1765.00 250460.00
236160.00













Notes to the Table:











* Assumes 15 existing importers who will import biointermediates.











** Assumes X instances for Y R&R.












Sheet 5: IV-Third Parties

Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party
Table 4 - 20 Auditors, 10 Third Party Engineers and Two (2) QAP Providers, for a total of 32 Third Parties
Information Collection Activity Hours and Cost Total Hours and Cost Forms & Notes
Citation Activity Standard Industry Mix Hours/ Response Clerical Only Hours/ Response Purchased Services Hours/ Response Total Cost/ Response (dollars) Number of Respondents Number of Responses per party/year Total Number of Responses per Year Total Hours/ Year Total Cost/Year $ Non-Labor Only Portion of Column K - All Purchased Services for this Table

Reporting Activities










80.1450 and subpart I of 40 CFR part 1090 Overhead, basic information - new registrants - assumes most already registered; cost of registration is borne by primary party as part of the purchase of services - all third parties - cost and hours attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTAQREG INSTRUC-TIONS 0.00
80.1450 and subpart I of 40 CFR part 1090 Set up account in CDX, EMTS - new registrants only, assumes 10% of total new 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTAQREG INSTRUC-TIONS 0.00
80.1450(b) and 40 CFR 1090.805 Registration: Initial registration of new biointermediate producers -engineering review - submitted on behalf of respondents on Tables I and II - costs and hours attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TeRRA (OTAQREG) 0.00













80.1464 and Subpart S of 40 CFR part 1090 Reporting: perform and submit attest engagement on behalf of clients - submitted on behalf of respondents on Tables I and II - costs and hours are attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ATT0100 and "free form report" (CBP) 0.00

Reporting: perform QAP function on behalf of clients - submitted on behalf of respondents on Tables I and II - costs and hours are attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 QAP forms RFS 2000, 2200, 2300, 2400 0.00

Recordkeeping Activities










80.1454 Retain records related to registration and engineering review - costs and hours are attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CBP 0.00
80.1464 Retain records related to attest engagement - costs and hours are attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CBP 0.00
80.1469 Retain records related to QAP - costs and hours are attributed to parties on Tables I & II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CBP 0.00
80.1478 Independent third parties who do volume certification for biointermediate importer - costs and hours attributed to parties on Table III 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CBP 0.00
GRAND TOTAL



123
0 0 0
0.00













Notes to the Table:











The cost, hours, and submissions associated with third party registrants and attest engagements fully passed on to the parties in Tables I-III as purchased services.











This table adds up the number of third parties to count respondents, but the hours and $ are already counted on the parties in Tables I-III using these purchased services.












Sheet 6: Labor Costs

Labor Costs
Labor Type Labor Cost/hour Labor + Overhead/ houra Portion attributed/hour Employer Cost/hour
Managerial (CEO - 11-1011) 104.23 209 0.05 10.45
Professional/Technical (Refinery Operators - 51-8093) 38.29 77 0.7 53.9
Clerical (Administrative Assistants 43-6010) 21.75 44 0.2 8.8
Legal (Lawyer 23-1011) 83.03 167 0.05 8.35
Total Employer Cost/hour 82
Purchased Servicesb 164
a Overhead is calculated to be equal to the cost of labor.
b The cost of purchased services (for example, cost of attest auditors) is calculated at twice the Total Employer Cost.





These estimates use Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from the "National Industry-Specific Occupational Wage and



Employment Estimate - Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - May 2019" (March 2020).



(Updated from NPRM to FRM to reflect newer BLS figures now available.)



Median hourly wage is used.



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