Revisions to Standards for
the Open Burning/Open Detonation (OB/OD) of Waste Explosives
(Proposed Rule)
New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
07/25/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
2,112
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27,557
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207,600
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EPA is proposing revisions to the
Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations to clarify existing
requirements for owners/operators of OB/OD units, including how and
when to apply and implement the requirements in the permitting
process. Specifically, EPA is proposing to create new Subparts for
OB/OD units in Parts 264 (applicable to permitted facilities) and
265 (applicable to interim status facilities). The new Subparts
would contain requirements that apply to all owners and operators
conducting or seeking to conduct OB/OD of waste explosives,
including activities conducted as part of RCRA corrective action.
EPA is further proposing requirements for OB/OD used in non-time
sensitive emergencies. The new provisions would specify how and
when owners and operators and permit authorities are to evaluate
alternative treatment technologies for OB/OD, including specific
information that would be required for facilities to demonstrate
whether safe alternative modes of treatment are available for
specific waste streams. EPA is proposing an exemption from the
requirement to conduct comprehensive alternative technology
evaluations for de minimis quantities of waste explosives that were
generated on site. This rule also proposes new and revised
regulatory provisions on timelines for implementing alternative
technologies, permitting for alternative technologies, waste
analysis/characterization, wastes prohibited/restricted from OB/OD,
technical standards for OB/OD units, delay of closure applicability
to OB/OD units, clarifications to emergency provisions at §§ 270.61
and 264.1(g)/270.1(c)(3), and procedures for permitting mobile
treatment units (MTUs). The overall reporting and recordkeeping
requirements for OB/OD facilities are reported in separate ICRs,
including OMB Control No. 2050-0050 (EPA ICR No. 1572.13) and OMB
Control No. 2050-0009 (EPA ICR No. 1573.16). This ICR (EPA ICR No.
2769.01) will be rolled into the consolidated RCRA ICRs in the next
renewal cycle.
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:
(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;
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.