Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons under Subsection (i) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (Final Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5900-709 Private Sector- Annual Reporting Form and Instruction	Modified
2742ss02.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
257493	Private Sector - Quarterly Reporting	Removed
257492	Private Sector- Annual Reporting Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0759	ICR Reference No: 202410-2060-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202212-2060-005
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2742.02
Title: Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons under Subsection (i) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/02/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	51,209,764	0
Time Burden (Hours)	17,938	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,137,952	0

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Abstract: The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 authorizes EPA to address hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in three main ways: phasing down HFC production and consumption through an allowance allocation program; promulgating certain regulations for purposes of maximizing reclamation and minimizing releases of HFCs and their substitutes from equipment; and facilitating sector-based transitions to next-generation technologies. This ICR covers provisions under subsection (i) of the AIM Act that restrict, fully, partially, or on a graduated schedule, the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs or regulated substances) in the sector or subsector in which the regulated substance is used. In accordance with the rulemaking Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons under Subsection (i) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, manufacturers and importers of products containing HFCs are required to electronically report data to EPA and label products using regulated substances.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 120 130 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AV46	Final or interim final rulemaking	88 FR 73098	10/24/2023

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Private Sector - Quarterly Reporting
Private Sector- Annual Reporting	5900-709	TT Final Rule Reporting Form

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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	51,209,764	0	0	51,209,764	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,938	0	0	17,938	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,137,952	0	0	5,137,952	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR that covers provisions under subsection (i) of the AIM Act that restrict, fully, partially, or on a graduated schedule, the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs or regulated substances) in the sector or subsector in which the regulated substance is used.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,992

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: 10/02/2024

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