NSPS for Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0657t14.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-07-31
0657ss14.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24208	NSPS for the Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0105	ICR Reference No: 202307-2060-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202003-2060-012
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 0657.14
Title: NSPS for Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/31/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2023
Responses	12	55
Time Burden (Hours)	470	2,060
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) for the Graphic Arts Industry were proposed on October 28, 1980; promulgated on November 8, 1982; and most-recently amended on April 9, 2004. These regulations apply to each publication rotogravure printing press (not including proof presses) commencing construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ. In general, all NSPS 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, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS. Any owner/operator subject to the provisions of this part shall maintain a file containing these documents and retain the file for at least two years following the generation date of such maintenance reports and records. All reports are sent to the delegated state or local authority. In the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are sent directly to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional offices.

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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:
	87 FR 43943	07/22/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 43943	07/22/2022
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
NSPS for the Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ)

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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	12	55	0	0	-43	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	470	2,060	0	0	-1,590	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: The adjustment decrease in burden from the most-recently approved ICR is due to a decrease in the number of sources. The number of facilities decreased based on a review of sources listed on the Enforcement Compliance History Online (ECHO) database and consultations with industry. The ECHO sources listed included 6 active respondents subject to subpart QQ. Additionally, consultations with Gravure Association of Americas identified two companies with operations using the publication rotogravure printing process, both of which owned facilities included in the ECHO list. Based on consultations, EPAs ECHO database, and comparisons with previous ICRs, the industry is currently declining. As a result, it is assumed no new respondents will be added over the next three years. A reason for the change in burden may be also related to a mathematical error in the calculations for industry and agency costs. The cost calculations for industry and agency were calculated using incorrect labor hours for managerial and technical work (e.g., the managerial labor costs were inadvertently multiplied against the technical hours and vice versa).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,230

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: 07/31/2023

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