NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF) (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 5900-616 Semiannual Compliance Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 5900-617 Fenceline Monitoring Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
2003t10.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-30	Available
2003ss10.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-09-30	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44042	NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF)(Renewal)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Semiannual Compliance Report
44042	NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF)(Renewal)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Fenceline Monitoring Report
44042	NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF)(Renewal)	Other-	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0517	ICR Reference No: 202609-2060-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-2060-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2003.10
Title: NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF) (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/30/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2026
Responses	96	11
Time Burden (Hours)	30,444	6,534
Cost Burden (Dollars)	108,000	50,300

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Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities, as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). To complete the required CAA section 112(d)(6) technology review promulgated on July 13, 2020, the EPA is proposing standards to regulate HAP emissions from five unmeasured fugitive and intermittent particulate (UFIP) sources, some of which are also referred to as fugitive sources, that are currently not regulated by the NESHAP, as follows: Bell Leaks, Unplanned Bleeder Valve Openings, Planned Bleeder Valve Openings, Slag Pits, and Beaching. Also, for sinter plants we are proposing standards for the following five currently unregulated HAP: carbonyl sulfide (COS), carbon disulfide (CS2), mercury (Hg), hydrochloric acid (HCl), and hydrogen fluoride (HF); for blast furnace (BF) stoves and basic oxygen process furnaces (BOPFs), we are proposing standards for the following three unregulated pollutants: total hydrocarbons (THC), HCl, and dioxins/furans (D/F); and for BFs, we are proposing standards for the following two unregulated pollutants: THC and HCl. As an update to the technology review, we are proposing to revise the current BOPF shop fugitive 20 percent opacity limit to a 5 percent opacity limit and require specific work practices; revise the current BF casthouse fugitive 20 percent opacity limit to a 5 percent opacity limit; and revise the current standards for D/F and polycyclic hydrocarbon (PAH) for sinter plants. We are also proposing a fenceline monitoring requirement for chromium (Cr), including a requirement that if a monitor exceeds the proposed Cr action level, the facility will need to conduct a root cause analysis and take corrective action to lower emissions. We solicit comments on all aspects of this proposed action.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 et seq Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AV82	Proposed rulemaking	88 FR 49402	07/31/2023

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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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF)(Renewal)	5900-617, 5900-616	Fenceline Monitoring Report ,   Semiannual Compliance Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	96	11	0	85	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30,444	6,534	0	23,910	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	108,000	50,300	0	57,700	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 ICR is prepared for proposed LEAN amendments to the NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing facilities (40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart FFFFF). These proposed LEAN amendments: (1) add requirements for the control of pollutants from blast furnace stoves; (2) add requirements for work practice standards and opacity limits for fugitive and intermittent particulate sources (blast furnace bleeder valve unplanned openings; blast furnace bleeder valve planned openings; blast furnace bell leaks; blast furnace casthouse fugitives; blast furnace iron beaching; blast furnace slag handling and storage operations; and basic oxygen process furnace shop fugitives); (3) add requirements for the control of unregulated pollutants from sinter plants, blast furnaces, and basic oxygen process furnaces; (4) add requirements for fenceline monitoring; and (5) make technical and editorial changes. Where applicable, adjustments for these proposed LEAN amendments are reflected in Tables 1 and 2 of this ICR. The number of affected facilities changed because of continued closures within the Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing industry, which reduced the number of facilities previously affected by Subpart FFFFF. Costs per labor hour increased slightly due to increases in Technical, Managerial, and Clerical labor rates. Burden estimates were added for the industry to meet the new performance testing requirements and fenceline monitoring requirements, prepare test plans for work practices and fenceline monitoring, report the results of the performance tests through the ERT, and submit fenceline monitoring reports through CEDRI.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $47,800

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: 09/30/2026

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