In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is filing comment and withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2027
9,637
0
9,637
36,086
0
36,086
1,028,100
0
1,028,100
This ICR covers provisions under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 that establish limits on total U.S. production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs or regulated substances). To implement the AIM Act, EPA is establishing control measures for individual companies. In accordance with the rulemaking Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Establishing the Allowance Allocation and Trading Program under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, reporters are required to electronically report data to EPA.
Relative to the ICR approved after the finalization of the 2024 HFC Allocation Rule in 2023, EPAs burden estimate has increased. The requirements described herein are consistent with the proposed rule Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Review and Renewal of Eligibility for Application-specific Allowances (87 FR 66372). The decreases in burden noted here have previously been noted in the submission received by OMB on 01/05/2024. This submission only makes minor alterations to that previous submission consistent with the proposed rule "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Review and Renewal of Eligibility for Application-specific Allowances
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.
Annual and Quarterly Collection