| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table I - Biogas Producers - assumes 176 domestic and 20 foreign respondents, for a total of 196 |
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| Information Collection Activity |
Hours and Cost |
Total Hours and Cost |
Forms & Notes |
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| 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 Only Portion of Column K (ALL PURCHASED SERVICES) |
| 40 CFR Part 80 |
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| §80.145, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
196.00 |
18032.00 |
OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; submit company and facility program registration information under 80.145(c)(1) and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
196.00 |
18032.00 |
OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; information to establish the volume of biogas, in Btus, produced over a period of time volume for each biogas production facility, including the following as applicable under 80.145(c)(2) |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1104.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
2352.00 |
216384.00 |
OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, supbart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; Third Party Engineering Review |
0.00 |
0.00 |
16.00 |
3680.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
3136.00 |
721280.00 |
OTAQREG; assumes 48 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. All purchased services. |
721,280.00 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Update registration as needed to reflect changes in information, etc. |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46.00 |
20.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
0.50 |
46.00 |
OTAQREG; assumes 10% of respondents do this each year of this ICR. |
0.00 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: monthly batch reports that include detailed information about each batch of biogas, such as production date, volume, designation, etc.; all items listed in 80.150(b) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
2352.00 |
216384.00 |
New Form: RFS4100 |
0.00 |
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|
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates (e.g. to program PTDs and batch number generation) |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
1568.00 |
144256.00 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0.00 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46.00 |
196.00 |
52.00 |
10192.00 |
5096.00 |
468832.00 |
Assumes one batch per week and a somewhat automated process. |
0.00 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: keep copies of registration, reporting, and other compliance records, PTDs under 80.155(a) and keep records specific to biogas production under 80.155(b), including contracts, affidavits, etc. |
0.05 |
0.10 |
0.00 |
10.00 |
196.00 |
52.00 |
10192.00 |
1528.80 |
101920.00 |
Assumes weekly and a customary business practice (CBP) process. Assumes a minimal amount of clerical oversight daily to ensure proper filing/retention throughout the compliance period. |
0.00 |
| §80.160 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
4.60 |
196.00 |
52.00 |
10192.00 |
509.60 |
46883.20 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0.00 |
| §80.165 |
Recordkeeping: perform/retain records of sampling, testing and measurement. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
460.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
4704.00 |
1,081,920.00 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency. Assumes all purchased services. |
1,081,920.00 |
| §80.170 |
Reporting: additional requirements for Foreign Entities; letter from RCO, bond posting, English language translations, etc. requirements specific to foreign entities. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368.00 |
20.00 |
1.00 |
20.00 |
80.00 |
7360.00 |
CBP |
0.00 |
| §80.175 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7360.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
6272.00 |
1,442,560.00 |
New form: ATT0102 All purchased services. |
1,442,560.00 |
| §80.180, 80.1469 et seq. |
Reporting: QAP - generally applicable under §80.1469(c) through (f) and specific elements applicable under 80.180(b) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
80.00 |
18400.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
15680.00 |
3,606,400.00 |
Participation in QAP is proposed to be voluntary, but we predict all respondents may choose to participate. Existing forms to be updated for this include: QAP forms 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400 - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents All purchased services. |
3,606,400.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
2,392 |
|
36,477 |
43,475 |
8,072,257.20 |
|
6,852,160.00 |
| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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|
| Table 2 - Renewable Electricity Generators - assumes 176 domestic and 20 foreign entites - assume most are co-located generation with Table 1, 196 total |
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|
| Information Collection Activity |
Hours and Cost |
Total Hours and Cost |
Forms & Notes |
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|
| 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 ) |
|
| 40 CFR Part 80 |
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|
| §80.145, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Renewable Electricity Generators; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
196 |
18,032 |
OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
|
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Renewable Electricy Generators; submit company and facility program registration information under 80.145(d)(1) and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
196 |
18,032 |
OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
|
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Renewable Electricy Generators; information to establish the volume of biogas, in Btus, produced over a period of time volume for each biogas production facility, including the following as applicable under 80.145(d)(2) |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1,104 |
196 |
1 |
100 |
100 |
110,400 |
OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
|
| §80.145, 80.1450, supbart I |
Reporting: Registration by Renewable Electricty Generators; Third Party Engineering Review |
0.00 |
0.00 |
16.00 |
3,680 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
3,136 |
721,280 |
OTAQREG; assumes 48 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. All purchased services. |
721,280.00 |
|
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Update registration as needed to reflect changes in information, etc. |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
20 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
46 |
OTAQREG; assumes 10% of respondents do this each year of this ICR. |
0 |
|
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Recordkeeing : monthly batch info related to detailed report information from 80.150(c ) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
196 |
12 |
2,352 |
2,352 |
216,384 |
CBP |
0 |
|
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: annual production characteristics reporting under 80.150© |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
784 |
72,128 |
New forms: RFS4200, RFS 4400 |
0 |
|
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates (e.g. to program PTDs and batch number generation) |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
1,568 |
144,256 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
|
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
196 |
52 |
10,192 |
5,096 |
468,832 |
Assumes one batch per week and a somewhat automated process. |
0 |
|
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: keep copies of registration, reporting, and other compliance records, PTDs under 80.155(a) and keep records specific to biogas production under 80.155(c), including contracts, affidavits, etc. |
0.05 |
0.10 |
0.00 |
10 |
196 |
52 |
10,192 |
1,529 |
101,920 |
Assumes weekly and a customary business practice (CBP) process. Assumes a minimal amount of clerical oversight daily to ensure proper filing/retention throughout the compliance period. |
0 |
|
| §80.160 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 |
196 |
52 |
10,192 |
510 |
46,883 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
|
| §80.165 |
Recordkeeping: perform/retain records of sampling, testing and measurement. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
460 |
196 |
12 |
2,352 |
4,704 |
1,081,920 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency. All purchased services. |
1,081,920.00 |
|
| §80.170 |
Reporting: additional requirements for Foreign Entities; letter from RCO, bond posting, English language translations, etc. requirements specific to foreign entities. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
784 |
72,128 |
CBP |
0 |
|
| §80.175 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7,360 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
6,272 |
1,442,560 |
New form: ATT0102 . All purchased services. |
1,442,560 |
|
| §80.180, 80.1469 et seq. |
Reporting: QAP - generally applicable under §80.1469(c) through (f) and specific elements applicable under 80.180(b) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
80.00 |
18,400 |
196 |
1 |
196 |
15,680 |
3,606,400 |
Participation in QAP is proposed to be voluntary, but we predict all respondents may choose to participate. FORMS to be updated for this include:QAP forms 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400 - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents All purchased services. |
3,606,400.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
|
2,764 |
|
36,753 |
42,711 |
8,103,169 |
|
6,852,160 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table 3 - Renewable Electricity RIN Generators (RERGs) - 50 domestic respondents and one (1) foreign respondent |
|
| 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) |
| §80.145, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by RERGs; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
51 |
4692 |
OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by RERGs; submit company and facility program registration information under 80.145(e)(1) and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
51 |
4,692 |
OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by RERGs; , including the specific registration items applicable to RERGs under 80.145(e)(2)-(3) |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1104 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
612 |
56,304 |
OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Update registration as needed to reflect changes in information, etc. |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
230 |
OTAQREG; assumes 10% of respondents do this each year of this ICR. |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reports by RERGs to related to fleet under 80.150(c) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
51 |
4 |
204 |
204 |
18,768 |
New form: RFS4600, RFS4700 |
- |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reports related to volumes and RIN Generation, retirement 80.150 (c ) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
51 |
4 |
204 |
204 |
18,768 |
New forms: RFS0107, RFS4300, RFS5400 |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly electricity data transfer 80.150 (c ) and (d) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
51 |
4 |
204 |
204 |
18,768 |
New form: RFS 4500 |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1452 |
Reporting: EMTS (RIN generation/transactional reporting) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
51 |
52 |
2,652 |
2,652 |
243,984 |
Assumes one EMTS report per week; EMTS |
|
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
408 |
37,536 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: keep copies of registration, reporting, and other compliance records, PTDs under 80.155(a) and keep records specific to generation and assignment of RINs under 80.155(d), including contracts, affidavits, etc. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
51 |
52 |
2,652 |
10,608 |
975,936 |
Assumes weekly and a customary business practice (CBP) process. Since information to be retained is somewhat detailed related to RIN generation and assignment, assumes appropriate amount of time for weekly oversight. |
0 |
| §80.160 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 |
51 |
52 |
2,652 |
133 |
12,199 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
| §80.170 |
Reporting: additional requirements for foreign RERG; letter from RCO, bond posting, English language translations, etc. requirements specific to foreign entities. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
368 |
CBP |
0 |
| §80.175 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7360 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
1,632 |
375,360 |
New form: ATT0102 All purchased services. |
375,360.00 |
| §80.180, 80.1469 et seq. |
Reporting: QAP -Prior to the generation of a Q-RIN from renewable electricity, a RERG must have an approved QAP under §80.180 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
80.00 |
18400 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
4,080 |
938,400 |
Existing forms to be updated include:QAP forms 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400 - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents All purchased services. |
938,400.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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|
618 |
|
8,880 |
20,794 |
2,701,313 |
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1,313,760.00 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
|
| Table 4 - RNG Producers, RNG importers, and RIN generators of biogas-derived renewable fuel in a closed system* and Other Listed Parties |
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| Information Collection Activity |
Hours and Cost |
Total Hours and Cost |
Forms & Notes |
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| 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 (Capital, O&M and Purchased Services) |
| 40 CFR Part 80 |
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| Provisions for RNG Producers, RNG Importers and RIN Generators of Biogas-Derived Renewable Fuel in a Closed System |
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|
| §80.145, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
90 |
1 |
90 |
90 |
8,280 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: submit company and facility program registration information under 80.145(e)(1) and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
90 |
1 |
90 |
90 |
8,280 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.145(e)(2)-(3) |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1104 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
90 |
56,304 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Update registration as needed to reflect changes in information and changes needed due to new regulation. |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1104 |
176 |
1 |
176 |
2112 |
194,304 |
OTAQREG; assumes 176 existing registrants will need to update registration. |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reporting by RNG producers under 80.150(e) (f) (g) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
225 |
4 |
900 |
900 |
82,800 |
New forms: RFS4800, RFS 5100, RFS5400, |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reports - biogas closed system under 80.150(g) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
40 |
4 |
160 |
160 |
14,720 |
New form: RFS5000 |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: RIN importer |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
368 |
New forms: RFS0107, |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1452 |
Reporting: EMTS (RIN generation/transactional reporting) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
266 |
52 |
13832 |
13832 |
1,272,544 |
Assumes one EMTS report per week; EMTS |
0 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
266 |
1 |
266 |
2128 |
195,776 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: keep copies of registration, reporting, and other compliance records, PTDs under 80.155(a) and keep records specific to generation and assignment of RINs under 80.155(d), including contracts, affidavits, etc. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
51 |
52 |
2652 |
10608 |
975,936 |
Assumes weekly and a customary business practice (CBP) process. Since information to be retained is somewhat detailed related to RIN generation and assignment, assumes appropriate amount of time for weekly oversight. |
0 |
| §80.160 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 |
266 |
52 |
13832 |
692 |
63,627 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
| §80.170, 80.1466 |
Reporting: additional requirements for foreign RNG producers |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
20 |
1 |
20 |
80 |
7,360 |
CBP |
0 |
| §80.175 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7360 |
266 |
1 |
266 |
8512 |
1,957,760 |
New form: ATT0102 All purchased services. |
1957760 |
| §80.180, 80.1469 et seq. |
Reporting: QAP -Prior to the generation of a Q-RIN from renewable electricity, a RERG must have an approved QAP under §80.180 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
80.00 |
18400 |
51 |
1 |
51 |
4080 |
938,400 |
Existing forms to be updated include:QAP forms 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400 - these are submitted by QAP providers on behalf of these respondents All purchased services. |
938400 |
| OTHER LISTED PARTIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative Recordkeeping for Separated Food Waste Plans under 80.1479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 80.1479 |
Recordkeeping and Reporting: Alternative Recordkeeping for Separated Food Waste (register, QAP, recordkeeping total) *** may move to separate tab and break out into the four for the final version*** |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
460 |
50 |
52 |
2600 |
5200 |
1,196,000 |
New forms: RFS200, RFS2100, RFS2200, RFS2300, RFS2400 Purchase Services. |
1,196,000 |
| New or Changed Reporting for Renewable Fuel Producers under 80.1451(b) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting for Renewable Fuel Producers - cellulosic coverted fraction, co-process or intermediate, RIN activity/retire, RIN-less Producer |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
784.00 |
72128.00 |
New Forms: RFS0107, RFS1700, RFS1800, RFS4900, RFS5400 |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
34,990 |
48,578 |
6,972,459 |
|
4,092,160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| *Assumes: |
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
| RNG production facilities – 150 currently registered + 75 new registrants across the 3-year period of this ICR; assumed 20 foreign entities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| RNG importers – 1 respondent; no new registrants anticipated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Production facilities using biogas derived renewable fuel in a closed system (excluding renewable electricity generators) – 25 currently registered parties + 15 new registrants across the 3-year period of this ICR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Parties subject to SFW Alt Recordkeeping Provision: 50 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
|
| Table 5 - QAP Providers* Based upon three registered QAP providers. |
|
| 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 (Capital, O&M and Purchased Services) |
| 40 CFR Part 80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| §80.1451 |
Reporting: Batch Verification (4x/year) |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
48 |
4,416 |
Existing form to be updated: RFS2000 |
0 |
| §80.1451 |
Reporting: Agreggate RIN Verification (4x/year) |
2.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
184 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
24 |
2,208 |
Existing form to be updated: RFS2100 |
0 |
| § 80.1451(g) |
Reporting: On-Site Audit Report (4x/year) |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
48 |
4,416 |
Existing form to be updated: RFS2200 |
0 |
| §80.1451(g) |
Reporting: Mass Balance |
6.00 |
0.00 |
24.00 |
6,072 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
360 |
72,864 |
Existing form to be updated: RFS2400 |
0 |
| §80.200, 80.1474 |
Reporting: Potentially Invalid RINs (4x/year) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
12 |
1,104 |
Existing form to be updated: RFS2300 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
60 |
492 |
85,008 |
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Notes to the Table: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| *QAP providers register and report under 2060-0725; this ICR includes updated forms and estimates shown above. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assumes no new registrants as a result of this proposed rule, but assumes additional reporting burden. |
|
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|
|
|
| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
|
| Table 6 - RNG RIN Separators - estimate 300 existing parties, plus 150 new registrants |
|
| 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 (Capital, O&M and Purchased Services) |
| §80.145, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
150 |
1 |
150 |
150 |
13800 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: submit company and facility program registration information and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
150 |
1 |
150 |
150 |
13800 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.145(g) |
12 |
0 |
0 |
1104 |
150 |
1 |
150 |
90 |
165600 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.145, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Update registration as needed to reflect changes in information and changes needed due to new regulation. |
12 |
0 |
0 |
1104 |
300 |
1 |
300 |
3600 |
331200 |
OTAQREG; assumes 300 existing registrants will need to update registration. |
0 |
| §80.150, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reporting by separators under 80.150(g) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
450 |
4 |
1800 |
1800 |
165600 |
New forms: RFS0107, RFS5300, RFS5200 |
0 |
| §80.155, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8 |
0 |
0 |
736 |
450 |
1 |
450 |
3600 |
331200 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| §80.160 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0 |
0 |
4.6 |
450 |
52 |
23400 |
1170 |
107640 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
| §80.175 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0 |
0 |
32 |
7360 |
450 |
1 |
450 |
14400 |
3,312,000.00 |
New form: ATT0102 All purchased services. |
3,312,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
2,550 |
|
26,850 |
24,960 |
4,440,840 |
|
3,312,000.00 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
|
| Table 7 - Third Party Auditors, 3PEngineers* who register and associate with respondents for whom they submit reports |
|
| 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 (Capital, O&M and Purchased Services) |
| 80.1450 & 1090 subpart I |
Registration by attest auditor or engineer for RFS program only |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
OTAQ REG USER GUIDE |
0 |
| 80.1450 & 40 CFR part 1090 subpart I |
Association "handshake" within registration with client |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
OTAQ REG USER GUIDE |
0 |
| GRAND TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
10 |
|
10 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
| 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-VI as purchased services. |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| This table exists to get an accurate respondent count, because these auditors do register with EPA . |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| *Attest auditors and 3PEs already register and are covered under 2060-0725; this table represents an estimated new 5 auditors who will join the program due to new subpart E. |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
| All RFS2 Form & Instruction Numbers: |
|
| RFS Activity Report (RFS0107) |
| Cellulosic Converted Fraction (RFS1700) |
| Co-Processed Fuel or Intermediate (RFS1800) |
| Independent Third Party Batch Verification Report (RFS2000) |
| Independent Third Party Aggregate RIN Verification Report (RFS2100) |
| RFS Independent Third-Party On-Site Audit Report (RFS2200) |
| RFS Independent Third-Party List of Potentially Invalid RINs and Potentially Improperly Produced Biointermediates (RFS2300) |
| RFS Independent Third-Party Mass Balance (RFS2400) |
| Biogas Producer - Batch Report (RFS4100) |
| Renewable Electricity Generator - Feedstock Report (RFS4200) |
| Renewable Electricity RIN Generator - Production Report (RFS4300) |
| Renewable Electricy Generator - Renewable Electricity Data Transfer Report (RFS4400) |
| Renewable Electricity Data Transfer Report (RFS4500) |
| Renewable Electricity RIN Generator - RIN Generation Fleet Report (RFS4600) |
| Renewable Electricity Generator - RIN Generation Fleet Outlook Report (RFS4700) |
| RNG Producer - RIN Generation Fleet Outlook Report (RFS4800) |
| RIN-less Producer Supplemental Report (RFS4900) |
| Biogas Producer Closed Distribution System - Volume Report (RFS5000) |
| Biogas Producer Closed Distribution System - Dispensing Site Report (RFS5100) |
| RNG RIN Separator - Total Volume Report (RFS5200) |
| RNG RIN Separator - Dispensed Location Report (RFS5300) |
| RNG RIN Retirement - Supplemental Report (RFS5400) |
| Attest Engagement (ATT0102) |