| 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: General Requirements in 40 CFR 80.105 |
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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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| §80.105, 80.135, 80. 1450, and 40 CFR part 1090 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 |
| §80.105, 80.135, 80.1450, and 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; submit company and facility program registration information under 80.135 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 |
| §80.105, 80.135, 80.1450, and 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration by Biogas Producers; providing all detail information in 80.135 |
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 |
| §80.105, 80.135, 80.1450, and 40 CFR part 1090, 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 |
| §80.105, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090 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 |
| §80.105, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: monthly batch reports that include detailed information about each batch of biogas, such as production date, volume, designation, etc. |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
1176.00 |
108192.00 |
monthly RFS4100 |
0.00 |
| §80.105, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: monthly batch reports that include detailed information about each batch of biogas, such as production date, volume, designation, etc.; all items listed in 80.140(b); RIN retirement for process heat |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
4.00 |
784.00 |
784.00 |
72128.00 |
quarterly RFS0107, RFS1701, RFS4000, RFS5400, as applicable |
0.00 |
| §80.105, 80.145, 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 |
| § 80.105, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers to volumes |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
2352.00 |
216384.00 |
Assumes one batch per month and a somewhat automated process. |
0.00 |
| §80.105, 80.145, 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. |
4.00 |
0.10 |
0.00 |
373.40 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
9643.20 |
878236.80 |
Assumes monthly 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 |
| §80.105, 80.150 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
2352.00 |
216384.00 |
Assumes monthly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0.00 |
| §80.105, 80.155, and see 80.1426(f)(3)(vi) |
Recordkeeping: perform/retain records of sampling, testing and measurement. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1.00 |
230.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
2352.00 |
540,960.00 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency. Assumes all purchased services. |
$540,960.00 |
| §80.105, 80.160 |
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 |
| §80.105, 80.165 and 80.1464; 1090.1800 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
24.00 |
5520.00 |
196.00 |
1.00 |
196.00 |
4704.00 |
1,081,920.00 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
$1,081,920.00 |
| §80.105, 80.170, 80.1469 et seq. |
Recordkeeping: related to participation in QAP |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46.00 |
196.00 |
12.00 |
2352.00 |
1176.00 |
108,192.00 |
We estimate all parties will participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab VI-QAP of this Appendix. |
0.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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2,588 |
|
16,093 |
32,068 |
4,347,786.80 |
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$2,344,160.00 |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| Links to User Guides: |
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| Engineering Review Submission Guide https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guide-engineering-review-web-forms-otaqreg |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED RFS FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB I - BIOGAS PRODUCERS: RFS0107, RFS1701, RFS4000, RFS4100, RFS5400 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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|
| Table II - RNG Producers - assumes 100 currently registered domestic entities, plus 75 new across period covered by ICR; assumes 20 foreign, total of 195 parties. General requirements in 40 CFR 80.110. |
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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 ) |
Capital and O&M Costs |
| 40 CFR part 80 |
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|
| §80.110, 80.135, 80. 1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
95 |
1 |
95 |
95 |
8,740 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. 75 domestic plus 20 foreign |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: submit company and facility program registration information under 80.135 and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
95 |
1 |
95 |
95 |
8,740 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. 75 domestic plus 20 foreign |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.135 |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1,104 |
95 |
1 |
95 |
90 |
104,880 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. 75 domestic plus 20 foreign |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 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 |
1,104 |
100 |
1 |
100 |
1,200 |
110,400 |
OTAQREG; assumes 176 existing registrants will need to update registration. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451 |
RNG RIN-less producer report |
0.33 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
30 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
772 |
71,042 |
monthly RFS4900 |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: EMTS (RIN generation/transactional reporting) |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
1,170 |
107,640 |
Assumes one EMTS report per month |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: periodic submission of reports, as applicable: reporting parties who own RINs, RNG producer supplemental reporting, RNG RIN retirement reporting |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
195 |
4 |
780 |
780 |
71,760 |
quarterly RFS0107 and quarterly RFS4800, quarterly 5400 |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
195 |
1 |
195 |
1,560 |
143,520 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.145, 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 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
9,360 |
861,120 |
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. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.155, and see 80.1426 |
Recordkeeping: install meters and then perform/retain records of sampling, testing and measurement. 80.110(f) contains specific RNG producer sampling, testing, measurement in paragraphs (i)-(iii) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
12.00 |
2,852 |
195 |
1 |
195 |
2,535 |
556,140 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency to keep records, for R&R, considers continuous monitoring in developing estimate. |
$556,140.00 |
$25,000.00 |
| §80.110, 80.150 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements, including custodial PTDs |
1.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
138 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
3,510 |
322,920 |
Assumes monthly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0.00 |
|
| § 80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
2,340 |
215,280 |
Assumes monthly and a somewhat automated process. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.160 |
Reporting: additional requirements for foreign RNG producers |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
20 |
1 |
20 |
80 |
7,360 |
CBP |
0.00 |
|
| §80.165 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7,360 |
195 |
1 |
195 |
6,240 |
1,435,200 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
$1,435,200.00 |
|
| §80.170, 80.1469 et seq. |
Recordkeeping: related to participation in QAP |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
195 |
12 |
2,340 |
1,170 |
107,640 |
We estimate all parties will participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab VI-QAP of this Appendix. |
0.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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2,355 |
|
15,620 |
30,807 |
4,114,902 |
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$1,991,340.00 |
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| Notes to Table: Many of these respondents are already registered/performing recordkeeping and reporting under 2060-0725, 2060-0731, 2060-0740 |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| Links to User Guides: |
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| Engineering Review Submission Guide https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guide-engineering-review-web-forms-otaqreg |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED RFS FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB II -RNG PRODUCERS: RFS0107, RFS4800, RFS4900, RFS5400 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table III - RNG Importers - assumes two respondents; one existing, one new; General requirements in 40 CFR 80.110. |
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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 ) |
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| 40 CFR part 80 |
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| §80.110, 80.135, 80. 1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
92 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: submit company and facility program registration information under 80.135 and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
92 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.135 |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1,104 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
90 |
1,104 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.135, 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 |
1,104 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
1,104 |
Existing registrants; OTAQREG |
0.00 |
|
| §80.80.110, 80.140, 80.1452 |
Reporting: EMTS (RIN generation/transactional reporting) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
24 |
2,208 |
Assumes one EMTS report per month; EMTS |
0.00 |
|
| §80.80.110, 80.140, 80.1452 |
Reporting: RNG importer who generates RINs for foreign producer |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
4 |
368 |
quarterly RFS0107 |
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|
| §80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
1,472 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.145, 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. |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
24 |
2,208 |
Assumes monthly 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. |
0.00 |
|
| §80.110, 80.150 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 |
2 |
52 |
104 |
5 |
478 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0.00 |
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| § 80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers |
2.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
184 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
48 |
4,416 |
Assumes one batch per month and a somewhat automated process. |
0.00 |
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| §80.110, 80.160 |
Recordkeeping: independent third party determination; third party gives report to the regulated party who keeps it ; see detail in 80.160(h) |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
96 |
8,832 |
Assumes one instance per month. |
$8,832.00 |
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| §80.110, 80.165 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
12.00 |
2,760 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
24 |
5,520 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
$5,520.00 |
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| §80.170, 80.1469 et seq. |
Recordkeeping: related to participation in QAP |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
12 |
1,104 |
We estimate all parties will participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab VI-QAP of this Appendix. |
0.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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22 |
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240 |
357 |
28,998 |
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$14,352.00 |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| Links to User Guides: |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB III - BIOGAS IMPORTERS: RFS0107 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table IV - Parties who Use Alternative Recorkdeeping for SFW: RF Producer or Biointermediate Producer who producers fuel from Separated yard waste, Separated food waste (SFW), or biogenic waste/fats/greases who uses feedstock aggregator; Alternative Recordkeeping provisions of 80.1479; assumes 35 RF Producers, 5 Biointermediate Producers, and 40 Feedstock Aggregators. |
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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) |
| 80.1454, 80.1479, 1090.805 |
Reporting: Registration of Feedstock Aggregator |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
40 |
1 |
40 |
160 |
14720 |
OTAQREG |
0 |
| 80.1471(f), 80.1479 |
Recordkeeping: RF Producer or Bioint Producer QAP; reports submitted by QAP provider, see Tab VI; recorkdeeping only |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
460 |
35 |
1 |
35 |
70 |
16100 |
We estimate RF producers, since biointermediate producers already required to participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab VI-QAP of this Appendix. |
16100.00 |
| 80.1454, 80.1479 |
Recordkeeping: feedstock aggregator to keep records for collection |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
40 |
1 |
40 |
160 |
14720 |
CBP |
0 |
| 80.1453, 80.1479 |
Recordkeeping: PTD use |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
80 |
12 |
960 |
3840 |
353280 |
CBP; assumes one PTD per month |
0 |
| 80.1453(f), 80.1479 |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements; initial programming by feedstock aggregator |
4.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
368 |
40 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
368 |
CBP; assumes 12 hour one-time burden divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| GRAND TOTAL |
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235 |
|
1,076 |
4,231 |
399,188 |
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$16,100.00 |
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| Note to Table: These parties are already registered and conducting recordkeeping under 2060-0725, 2060-0731, 2060-0740; table address alternative recordkeeping only for them. |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB IV - SFW: RFS0107, RFS1701 |
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| (However, note that RFS0107 and RFS1700 forms that may already applicable to these parties under 2060-0725, 2060-0740 have minor edits with no additional burden.) |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table 4 - BCDS RIN Generators* - assumes 25 existing plus 5 new; 30 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 (Capital, O&M and Purchased Services) |
| 40 CFR Part 80 |
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| §80.110, 80.135, 80. 1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
460 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.135, 80. 1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; updates registration as needed; for changes in information, address, etc. |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
276 |
Assumes 10% of total parties |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, 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 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
460 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reports - biogas closed system under 80.140 |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
180 |
16,560 |
monthly RFS5000 |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reports - biogas closed system under 80.140 - dispensing report |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
180 |
16,560 |
monthly RFS5100 |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: EMTS (RIN generation/transactional reporting) |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
360 |
33,120 |
Assumes one EMTS report per week; EMTS; quarterly RFS0107; higher monthly frequency used to calculate. |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
736 |
30 |
1 |
30 |
240 |
22,080 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| §80.110, 80.145, 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 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
1440 |
132,480 |
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 |
| §80.110, 80.150 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
18 |
1,656 |
Assumes monthly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
| § 80.110, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Assign batch numbers |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
30 |
12 |
360 |
180 |
16,560 |
Assumes one batch per month and a somewhat automated process. |
0 |
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| §80.110, 80.165, and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
12.00 |
2760 |
30 |
1 |
30 |
360 |
82,800 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
82,800 |
| §80.110, 80.170, 80.1469 et seq. |
Recordkeeping: related to participation in QAP |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
40 |
12 |
480 |
240 |
0.00 |
We estimate all parties will participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab VI-QAP of this Appendix. |
0 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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|
293 |
|
2,713 |
3,211 |
323,012 |
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82,800 |
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| Note to Table: Assumes most of these parties are already registered and performing recordkeeping/reporting under 2060-0725, 2060-0731, 2060-0740; new burden associated with final rule. |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED RFS FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB V - BCDS RIN GENERATORS: RFS0107, RFS5000, RFS5100 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table 5 - QAP Providers* Based upon four registered QAP providers. There is not a change in burden for services already provided under 2060-0725, but the forms are modified and there may be additional clients for QAP providers. |
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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) |
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| 40 CFR Part 80 |
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| §80.135 |
Registration: initial or update to registration steps |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
92 |
OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours divided by 3 to annualize burden |
0 |
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| §80.170, 80.1451 |
Reporting: Batch Verification (4x/year) |
10.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
920 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
160 |
14,720 |
quarterly RFS2001 |
0 |
|
I am not sure how many responses, 12 was a place holder. |
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| §80.170, 80.1451 |
Reporting: Agreggate RIN Verification (4x/year) |
5.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
460 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
80 |
7,360 |
quarterly RFS2101 |
0 |
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| § 80.170, 80.1451(g) |
Reporting: On-Site Audit Report (4x/year) |
10.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
920 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
160 |
14,720 |
quarterly RFS2201 |
0 |
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| §80.170, 80.1451(g) |
Reporting: Mass Balance |
15.00 |
0.00 |
24.00 |
6,900 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
624 |
110,400 |
quarterly RFS2400 |
0 |
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| §80.170, 80.185, 80.1474 |
Reporting: Potentially Invalid RINs (4x/year) |
2.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
184 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
32 |
2,944 |
quarterly RFS2301 |
0 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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21 |
|
81 |
1,057 |
150,236 |
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0 |
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| Notes to the Table: |
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| Assumes no new registrants as a result of this proposed rule, but assumes additional reporting burden, as a result of new regulations. |
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| QAP providers already perform recordkeeping and reporting under 2060-0725, 2060-0731, 2060-0740; table represents new activities based on final rule. |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| Links to User Guides: |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB VI - QAP PROVIDERS: RFS2001, RFS2101, RFS2201, RFS2301, RFS2400 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table 6 - RNG RIN Separators - estimate 200 new registrants; general requirements in 40 CFR 80.115. |
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Hours and Cost |
Total Hours and Cost |
Forms & Notes |
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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) |
| §80.115, 80.135, 80. 1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
200 |
1 |
200 |
200 |
18400 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.115, 80.135, 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 |
200 |
1 |
200 |
200 |
18400 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| §80.115, 80.135, 80.1450, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.135(e) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
184 |
200 |
1 |
200 |
90 |
36800 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 6 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0 |
| 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting of RIN separations in EMTS |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
200 |
12 |
2400 |
90 |
220800 |
EMTS |
0 |
| §80.140, 80.1451, 1452 |
Reporting: quarterly reporting by separators under 80.140, as applicable |
1 |
0 |
0 |
92 |
200 |
4 |
800 |
800 |
73600 |
quarterly RFS0107 |
0 |
| §80.140, 80.1451, 1452 |
Reporting: monthly reporting by separators under 80.140 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
46 |
200 |
12 |
2400 |
1200 |
110400 |
monthly RFS5200 |
0 |
| §80.140, 80.1451, 1452 |
Reporting: monthly reporting by separators under 80.140 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
46 |
200 |
12 |
2400 |
1200 |
110400 |
monthly RFS5300 |
0 |
| §80.115, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: Internal systems updates |
8 |
0 |
0 |
736 |
200 |
1 |
200 |
1600 |
147200 |
One time burden; 24 hours divided by 3 years to annualize |
0 |
| §80.115, 80.155, |
Recordkeeping: perform/retain records of sampling, testing and measurement related to continous measurement of natural gas withdrawn from national gas commercial pipeline system. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
230 |
200 |
12 |
2400 |
2400 |
552000 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency to keep records, for R&R, considers continuous monitoring in developing estimate. Assumes all purchased services. |
$552,000.00 |
| §80.115, 80.150 and §80.1453 or 40 CFR part 1090, subpart L, as applicable |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.05 |
0 |
0 |
4.6 |
200 |
52 |
10400 |
520 |
47840 |
Assumes weekly frequency and a somewhat automated process; PTDs are CBP. |
0 |
| §80.115, 80.165 and 80.1464 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0 |
0 |
12 |
2760 |
200 |
1 |
200 |
2400 |
552,000.00 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
552,000.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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2,200 |
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21,800 |
10,700 |
1,887,840 |
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1,104,000.00 |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB VII - RNG RIN SEPARATORS: RFS0107, RFS5200, RFS5300 |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table 7 - Third Party Auditors, 3PEngineers* who register and associate with respondents for whom they submit reports. Assumes 5 new of each. Reports appear on individual respondents' tabs. |
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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) |
| 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 |
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10 |
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10 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
| Notes to the Table: |
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| The cost, hours, and submissions associated with third party registrants and attest engagements fully passed on to regulated parties 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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| Many of these parties would already be registered and performing recordkeeping and reporting under 2060-0725, 2060-0731, 2060-0740. |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB VIII - Third Parties: none, forms appear on tabs w/ respondents for whom services are performed. |
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| Annual Respondent Burden and Cost by Type of Party |
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| Table IX - Producers of RF from Biogas used as Biointermediate or RNG used as a feedstock - see 80.120; assumes 10 new respondents registering new pathways under 2060-0725. |
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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) |
| 80.120, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; set up initial system accounts with EPA |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
10 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
920 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. 75 domestic plus 20 foreign |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: submit company and facility program registration information under 80.135 and 1090.805 and perform necessary association with third parties (auditor) following forms & procedures |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
10 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
920 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; asumes 3 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. 75 domestic plus 20 foreign |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, subpart I |
Reporting: Registration; including the specific registration items applicable to these parties under 80.135(g), including biogas producer and RF producer connection documentation |
12.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1,104 |
10 |
1 |
10 |
90 |
11,040 |
New registrants; OTAQREG; assumes 36 hours, divided by 3, to annualize for ICR. |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.135, 80.1450, 40 CFR part 1090, 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 |
1,104 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
1,104 |
OTAQREG |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: RIN retirements in EMTS. |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
10 |
12 |
120 |
120 |
11,040 |
EMTS |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.140, 80.1451, 80.1452 |
Reporting: RIN activity report, as applicable |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
10 |
4 |
40 |
20 |
1,840 |
quarterly RFS0107 |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.140, 80.1451 |
Reporting: quarterly reporting of retirement of RINs for RNG used as a feedstock or process heat |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
10 |
4 |
40 |
20 |
1,840 |
quarterly RFS5400 |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.145, 80.1454 |
Recordkeeping: create and retain records |
1.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
92 |
10 |
12 |
120 |
120 |
11,040 |
CBP |
0.00 |
| 80.120, 80.145, 80.1453 |
Recordkeeping: PTD requirements |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
10 |
12 |
120 |
60 |
5,520 |
CBP |
0.00 |
| 80.120(f), 80.155 |
Recordkeeping: perform and retain continuous measurements |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1.00 |
230 |
10 |
12 |
120 |
120 |
27,600 |
Estimate assumes a monthly frequency to keep records, for R&R, considers continuous monitoring in developing estimate. Assumes all purchased services. |
27600.00 |
| 80.120, 80.165, 80.1464, 40 CFR 1090.1800, 1090,1805 |
Reporting: Attest Engagements (annual) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
32.00 |
7,360 |
10 |
1 |
10 |
320 |
73,600 |
Within system. Follow directions at https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
$73,600.00 |
| 80.120, 80.170 |
Recordkeeping: QAP |
0.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
46 |
10 |
12 |
120 |
60 |
5,520 |
We estimate all parties will participate in QAP. QAP reports are submitted by QAP providers and are shown on Tab V-QAP of this Appendix. |
5520.00 |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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111 |
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721 |
962 |
151,984 |
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$106,720.00 |
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| Helpful Registration Links - new registrants and updates: |
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| How to Register a New Company in OTAQREG https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-register-new-company-facility-or-user-part-80 |
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| How to Update Existing Companies Facilities and Users https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-update-existing-companies-facilities-and-users |
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| Links to User Guides: |
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| OTAQ DC FUEL User Guides https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/user-guides-otaqdcfuel-central-data-exchange-cdx |
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| RFS EMTS User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/users-guide-epa-moderated-transaction-system-emts |
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| Attest Engagement Instructions: https://www.epa.gov/fuels-registration-reporting-and-compliance-help/how-submit-attest-engagements |
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| LIST OF NEW OR UPDATED FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS ON TAB IX - PRODUCERS OF RF BIOGAS…RFS0107, RFS5400 |
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