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Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels

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This information collection is for the posting or display of specific plans on certain categories of commercial vessels. The availability of these plans aid firefighters and damage control efforts in response to emergencies. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. Code 3305 and 3306.

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46 USC 3305	View Law

46 USC 3306	View Law

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SmartWay Transport Partnership (Renewal)

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This Information Collection Request (ICR) is entitled Information Collection Activities Associated with SmartWay Transport Partnership, EPA ICR number 2265.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0663. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the SmartWay Transport Partnership (SmartWay) to help businesses and individuals protect the environment, improve air quality, and maximize the energy efficiency of their transportation and logistics management choices. SmartWay is a voluntary program that focuses on increasing efficiency and lowering emissions generated by goods movement. EPA encourages businesses that transport and move goods to adopt energy-efficient strategies and technologies that reduce fuel use, air pollution, and energy costs. EPA administers a streamlined reporting process for organizations that join SmartWay and has created incentives for improvement such as the SmartWay Excellence Awards Program. EPA also makes reporting tools and other resources available on the Internet to help SmartWay partners evaluate and track their environmental performance and the value of investing in transportation management year-over-year improvements. This ICR examines the information collected under SmartWay from organizations active in the transportation sector. Sections 1 through 5 of this supporting statement describe the collections (in terms of the need and utility of the data collected). These sections also outline respondent and Agency activities. In Section 6, EPA estimates the annual hour and cost burden to respondents and the Agency as a result of the data collections.

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Pub.L. 109 - 58 756(b)	View Law

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NSPS Review for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (40 CFR part 60, subpart XXX) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XXX) were promulgated August 29, 2016 (81 FR 59368) and amended on March 26, 2020 (85 FR 17261). These standards apply to municipal solid waste landfills that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after July 17, 2014 with a design capacity threshold of 2.5 million Mg and 2.5 million cubic meters. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XXX. The Affected Public are municipal solid waste landfills operated by the public and private landfill owners. It is estimated that on average, 271 existing respondents (municipal solid waste landfills) per year will be subject to these regulations in the next three years based on a design capacity threshold of at least 2.5 million Mg and at least 2.5 million cubic meters. Approximately 2 new and 25 modified municipal solid waste landfills per year will also become subject to these same standards, for an overall total of 298 respondents per year.

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42 USC 7401	View Law

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NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program National Evaluation System

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This is a request for an extension of an existing information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Education is sponsoring data collection efforts on its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. B-WET advances NOAA’s mission by awarding education grants that foster an environmentally literate citizenry who have the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to protect watersheds and related ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. B-WET currently funds projects in seven regions (California, Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes, Gulf of America, Hawaii, New England, and the Pacific Northwest). To ensure high-quality educational activities funded by B-WET, we created a cross-region, internal evaluation system that collects information from B-WET awardees and their teacher participants to provide ongoing monitoring of program implementation and to identify opportunities for improved program outcomes. B-WET awardees and teacher participants complete online survey forms to provide data for the evaluation system. Awardees are surveyed once per year of the project and teachers are surveyed twice, once after completing professional development programs and once after teaching their students about watersheds. Information collected from awardees includes program elements such as program duration, format, audience, location, support and/or materials offered, and topics covered. Information collected from teacher professional development participants includes teaching methodologies, program satisfaction, program coverage, suggestions for improvement, and teaching confidence. This data collection effort benefits those who receive B-WET grants and project participants of those grants by providing regular program improvements that they can leverage to implement successful projects. The B-WET evaluation system is designed to collect data on a continuous basis (annually for grantees and as described above for teachers). However, data collection is currently paused due to the fact that the national evaluation instruments are not designed to assess project implementation during the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

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33 USC 893a(a)	View Law

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Expanding Industry-Collaborative Research Surveys in Untrawlable Habitats along the Pacific Coast

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This request is to initiate a new collection of information from members of the recreational and commercial fishing communities along the U.S. Pacific Coast to support expansion of fishery-independent groundfish research surveys conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) and Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC). This collection will generate information essential for the expansion of existing industry-collaborative research surveys, eliminate spatial gaps in survey coverage, and provide information for the monitoring, assessment, and management of ecologically and economically important groundfish stocks. Due to the paucity of data for many species and the resulting uncertainty surrounding the health of these stocks, large areas of the coast have been closed to most fishing as a precautionary measure, which has been economically damaging to the recreational and commercial fishing communities. Partnering with these communities will close data gaps, reduce scientific uncertainty, and enable more effective management of U.S. Pacific Coast groundfish stocks. NMFS will generate a spreadsheet template that will be distributed on a voluntary basis to members of the recreational and commercial fishing communities along the U.S. Pacific Coast to solicit information about potential sampling locations to include in an expansion of existing research surveys. Specifically, NMFS requests data including GPS coordinates depth, seafloor type, target species, and recommended gear types for consideration as potential new sampling locations. Respondents will include existing contacts and research partners within the industry as well as individuals recommended by industry leaders and liaisons along the coast to ensure broad spatial coverage. NMFS plans to place no restrictions on broader distributions by primary respondents to other knowledgeable members of the fishing community (i.e., secondary respondents) on a voluntary basis.

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16 USC 1801 et seq	View Law

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Youth Conservation Corps Application and Medical History Forms

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Under the Youth Conservation Corps Act of August 13, 1970, as amended (U.S. 1701–1706), the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-U.S. Forest Service provide seasonal employment for eligible youth 15 through 18 years old. The Youth Conservation Corps stresses three important objectives: 1. Accomplish needed conservation work on public lands; 2. Provide gainful employment for 15 to 18 year-old males and females from all social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds; and 3. Foster, on the part of the 15 through 18 year-old youth, an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s natural resources and heritage. Youths seeking training and employment with the Youth Conservation Corps must complete the following new common forms included in this emergency clearance request: DI-4014, “Youth Conservation Corps Application” and DI-4015, “Youth Conservation Corps Medical History.” The applicants’ parents or guardians must sign both forms. The application and medical history forms are evaluated by participating agencies to determine the eligibility of each youth for employment with the Youth Conservation Corps. Potential and actual agencies that may use the common forms included in this collection include: • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Interior); • National Park Service (Interior); and, • Other Federal Departments and Agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture).

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16 USC 1701-1706, Chapter 37	View Law

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Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge

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When SSA denies applicants’, claimants’, or beneficiaries’ requests for new or continuing disability benefits or payments, the Act entitles those applicants, claimants, or beneficiaries to request a hearing to appeal the decision. To request a hearing, individuals complete Form HA-501; the associated Modernized Claims System (MCS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims System interview; or the Internet application (i501). SSA uses the information to determine if the individual: (1) filed the request within the prescribed time; (2) is the proper party; and (3) took the steps necessary to obtain the right to a hearing. SSA also uses the information to determine: (1) the individual’s reason(s) for disagreeing with SSA’s prior determinations in the case; (2) if the individual has additional evidence to submit; (3) if the individual wants an oral hearing or a decision on the record; and (4) whether the individual has (or wants to appoint) a representative. The respondents are Social Security disability applicants and recipients who want to appeal SSA’s denial of their request for new or continued benefits for disability and non-medical hearing requests; and Medicare Part B recipients who must pay the Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.

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42 USC 1383	View Law

42 USC 1395ff	View Law

42 USC 1320c-4	View Law

Pub.L. 108 - 173 1350 & 931	View Law

Pub.L. 103 - 296 105(a)(2)(B)	View Law

42 USC 405	View Law

Pub.L. 106 - 169 251 & 809	View Law

42 USC 1395r	View Law

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Plan Approval and Records for Load Lines -- Title 46 CFR Subchapter E

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This collection is required to ensure that certain vessels are not loaded deeper than appropriate for safety. Vessels over 150 gross tons or 79 feet in length engaged in commerce on international or coastwise voyages by sea are required to obtain a Load Line Certificate. Title 46 U.S. Code sections 5101 through 5116 are the statutory authorities.

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46 USC 5101 - 5116	View Law

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FERC Form 580, Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices

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The FERC Form No. 580 (Form 580) interrogatory is conducted every two years. On this form the Commission collects information from public utilities subject to its jurisdiction that own or operate power plants that generate a minimum of 50MW. Presently there are approximately 40 public utilities that file the form. The information collected through the Form 580 interrogatory is used by Commission staff to review utility purchase and cost recovery practices through AACs (automatic adjustment clauses) to ensure efficient use of resources, in compliance with the statute and with Commission regulations promulgated in 18 CFR §35.14. The information is also used by the Commission and the public to evaluate costs in individual rate filings and to supplement periodic utility audits. We include the administrative non-substantive changes updates for the period covered. For example, the year range will change from “2022-2023” to "2024-2025."

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16 USC 824d(f)	View Law

16 USC 2601, Section 208	View Law

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FERC-519, Application Under Federal Power Act Section 203

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According to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), FERC approval is required for transactions in which a public utility disposes of jurisdictional facilities, merges such facilities with facilities owned by another person, or acquires the securities of another public utility. Under the statute, FERC must find that the proposed transaction will be consistent with the public interest. The information collected under the FERC-519 enables the Commission to meet its statutory responsibilities regarding public utility disposition, merger, consolidation of facilities, purchase, or acquisition oversight and enforcement in accordance with the FPA as referenced above. Without this information, FERC would be unable to meet these responsibilities. The required information includes descriptions of corporate attributes of the party or parties to the proposed transaction (e.g. a sale, lease, or other disposition, merger, or consolidation of facilities, or purchase of other acquisition of the securities of a public utility and the facilities or other property involved in the transaction), statements about effect of the transaction, and the applicant’s proof that the transaction will be consistent with the public interest.

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16 USC 824b	View Law

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FERC-546, Certificated Rate Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates

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The following list outlines four circumstances under which the FERC-546 information collection requirements for certificated rates must be met: A company decides to: 1. Construct and operate a new jurisdictional pipeline; 2. Expand its certificated pipeline capacity by constructing a lateral pipeline, adding compression or providing storage at incremental or cost-based rates; 3. Build a new liquefied natural gas facility; or 4. Provide gas storage and negotiate market based rates. Under the circumstances 1-3, the company must file its FERC-546 cost data along with an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the statutory requirements of NGA Section 7(c). For circumstance 4, the company must file its FERC-546 information with an application under NGA Section 4(f). The FERC-546 includes the following: • Supporting information for proposed initial rates (e.g. cost-based, market based, incremental rates); • Pro forma tariffs; • Motions to put proposed initial rates into effect subject to Commission findings on the related certificate; and • Unexecuted precedent agreements. Section 16 of the NGA grants the Commission administrative powers including the ability to define accounting, technical and trade terms, prescribe forms, statements, declarations or reports and to prescribe rules and regulations. Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act authorizes the Commission to establish and review priorities for curtailments under the Natural Gas Act. The Commission reviews the FERC-546 materials in order to approve rates and tariff changes associated with an application for a certificate under NGA Section 7(c). Additionally, the Commission reviews FERC-546 materials in 4(f) storage applications to evaluate market power and decide whether to grant, deny, or condition market based rate authority for the applicant. The Commission also uses the FERC-546 information to monitor jurisdictional transportation, natural gas storage, and unbundled sales activities of interstate natural gas pipelines and Hinshaw pipelines. In addition to fulfilling the Commission’s obligations under the NGA, the FERC-546 enables the Commission to monitor activities, evaluate transactions, ensure competitiveness, and improved efficiency of the gas industry's operations. In summary, the Commission uses the FERC-546 information to: • Ensure adequate customer protections under section 4(f) of the NGA; • Review rate and tariff changes by natural gas companies for the transportation of natural gas and natural gas storage services; • Provide general industry oversight; and • Supplement documentation during its audits process. Failure to collect this information would prevent the Commission from being able to monitor and evaluate transactions and operations of interstate pipelines and perform its regulatory functions.

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15 USC 3393	View Law

Pub.L. 109 - 58 312	View Law

15 USC 717c-717o	View Law

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FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions

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Absent Commission authorization, section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (with some exceptions) prohibits an officer or director of a public utility from holding the position of officer or director of more than one public utility, and prohibits an officer or director or a public utility from also holding the position of officer or director any one of the following entities: • Any bank, trust company, banking association, or firm that is authorized by law to underwrite or participate in the marketing of securities of a public utility; or • Any company supplying electrical equipment to such utility. In order to obtain Commission authorization to hold one or more of the prohibited positions, an applicant must provide information that enables the Commission to determine that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected. FERC-520 consists of information collection activities that officers and directors of public utilities may use to seek authorization to hold interlocking positions. These activities take the form of a "full application," an "informational report," or a "notice of change."

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16 USC 825d	View Law

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NSPS for Lime Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the regulations published at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH were proposed on May 3, 1977, and promulgated on April 26, 1984. These regulations apply to existing and new rotary lime kilns used in the manufacturing of lime. These standards do not apply to facilities used in the manufacture of lime at kraft pulp mills. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NSPS for Bulk Gasoline Terminals (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Bulk Gasoline Terminals apply to affected facilities at bulk gasoline terminals that have a throughput greater than 75,700 liters per day, delivering liquid product into gasoline tank trucks. Affected facilities include the loading arms, pumps, meters, shutoff valves, relief valves, and other piping and valves necessary to fill delivery tan trucks. These standards set initial notification, initial performance test, and ongoing recordkeeping requirements. Additionally, required monthly leak detection records are used to determine periods of excess emissions, identify problems at the facility, verify operation/maintenance procedures and for compliance determinations. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Leather Finishing Operations Residual Risk and Technology Review (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Coil (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart SSSS) were promulgated on June 10, 2002, and most recently amended on February 25, 2020. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) at which a coil coating line is operated. A coil coating line is a process in which special equipment is used to apply an organic coating to the surface of metal coils; the affected source at each plant site is the collection of all coil coating lines at the site. The provisions of this Subpart do not apply to coil coating lines that are part of research or laboratory equipment or coil coating lines on which at least 85 percent of the metal coil coated, based on surface area, is less than 0.15 millimeters (0.006 inches) thick, unless the coating line is controlled by a common control device. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart SSSS.

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42 USC 7401 est seq.	View Law

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NESHAP for Benzene Emission from Benzene Storage Vessels and Coke Oven By-Product Recovery Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subparts L and Y) (Renewal)

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The NESHAP for Coke Oven By-Product Recovery Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L) were promulgated on September 14, 1989 (54 FR 38073) and amended on February 12, 1999 (64 FR 7458). These regulations apply to each of the following benzene emission sources at furnace and foundry coke by-product recovery plants: tar decanters, tar storage tanks, tar-intercepting sumps, flushing-liquor circulation tanks, light-oil sumps, light-oil condensers, light-oil decanters, wash-oil decanters, wash-oil circulation tanks, naphthalene processing, final coolers, final-cooler cooling towers, and equipment intended to operate in benzene service, including: pumps, valves, exhausters, pressure relief devices, sampling connection systems, open-ended valves or lines, flanges or other connectors, and other control devices or systems. The provisions of this subpart also apply to benzene storage tanks, BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) storage tanks, light-oil storage tanks, and excess ammonia-liquor storage tanks at furnace coke by-product recovery plants. The ICR is to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L. The NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Benzene Storage Vessels (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart Y) were promulgated on September 14, 1989 (54 FR 38077) and amended on December 14, 2000 (65 FR 78268). These standards apply to each benzene storage vessel with a design storage capacity greater than or equal to 38 cubic meters (10,000 gallons). This subpart does not apply to: 1) storage vessels used for storing benzene at coke by-product facilities; 2) vessels permanently attached to motor vehicles --such as trucks, rail cars, barges or ships; and 3) pressure vessels designed to operate in excess of 204.9 kPa (29.72 psia) and without emissions to the atmosphere. This ICR to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart Y. "

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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Application for Admission to Haskell Indian Nations University and to Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

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These forms are used to collect information to determine eligibility of respondent for admission to post-secondary education administered by the Bureau of Indian Education. This IC comports with, and furthers, the policy of the executive branch to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of the American citizen (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, Executive Order 14148).

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25 Stat. 13	View Law

99 Stat. 1747

48 Stat. 180

Pub.L. 95 - 561 1102

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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (Renewal)

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The legal framework for electronic reporting to EPA’s regulatory programs is established under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 3, the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows regulated entities, required by statutory and regulatory authorities, to submit digital data or documents electronically, in lieu of a paper document, provided specified conditions are met under 40 CFR 3.2. CROMERR requires state, local and tribal governments implementing authorized or delegated environmental programs (40 CFR) to seek EPA approval, under 40 CFR 3.1000, and satisfy reporting requirements electronically. In seeking EPA approval, these state, local, and tribal governments must upgrade existing electronic document receiving systems or develop new receiving systems to satisfy the criteria laid out at 40 CFR 3.2000. Throughout this document, we refer to state, local, and tribal governments as “States/ Locals/Tribes.” Currently, EPA is aware of only one tribal government planning to develop such a system during the next three years. CROMERR does not require regulated entities to report electronically. CROMERR establishes requirements for utilizing electronic reporting as an alternative to paper-based reporting. It does not require States/Locals/Tribes to implement electronic reporting, it establishes the framework for implementing the electronic reporting alternative for Federal laws they administer

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Pub.L. 105 - 277 1701-1710	View Law

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NESHAP for Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers Prod., Carbon Black Prod., Chemical Mfg: Chromium Compounds, Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production/Fabrication, Lead Acid Battery Mfg, Wood Preserving (NPRM)

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The ICRs are specific to information collection associated with the Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing source category, through the new 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKa and amendments to 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPPP. We are proposing changes to the testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPPP, in the form of requiring performance tests every 5 years and including the requirement for electronic submittal of reports. In addition, the number of facilities subject to the standards changed. The number of respondents was revised from 41 to 45 for the NESHAP based on our review of operating permits and consultation with industry representatives and state/local agencies. We are proposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with the new 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKa, including notifications of construction/reconstruction, initial startup, conduct of performance tests, and physical or operational changes; reports of opacity results, performance test results and semiannual reports if excess emissions occur or continuous emissions monitoring systems are used; and keeping records of performance test results and pressure drop monitoring.

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44 USC 3501 et seq	View Law

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NSPS for Primary and Secondary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Furnaces (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts N and Na) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Primary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Process Furnaces (Subpart N) apply to each basic oxygen process furnace (BOPF) in an iron and steel plant that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. These standards were merged with Standards of Performance for Secondary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Process Steelmaking Facilities (Subpart Na). Subpart Na is applicable to any top blown BOPF, and hot metal transfer station or skimming stations used with bottom-blown or top-blown BOPFs for which construction, reconstruction, or modification commenced after January 20, 1983. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts N and Na.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart W) (Final Rule)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart W) were proposed on: May 16, 1994; promulgated on March 8, 1995; and revised on April 20, 2006. The final rule was reviewed under Section 112(d)(6) risk and technology review provisions of the Clean Air Act during 2008; however, the final rule of December 16, 2008 (73 FR 76220) did not result in additional revisions. These regulations apply to either existing facilities and new facilities producing basic liquid epoxy resin (BLR) and epichlorohydrin-modified non-nylon polyamide resins, also known as wet strength resins (WSR). The source subject to this provision emits the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) epichlorohydrin, and in lesser amounts, hydrochloric acid and methanol. New facilities include those that either commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. The EPA is finalizing amendments to P&R II to add requirements pertaining to: heat exchange systems, PRDs, dioxins and furans emissions from process vents, and maintenance vents. In addition, the EPA is finalizing amendments to P&R II that revise provisions pertaining to emissions during periods of SSM, add requirements for electronic reporting of periodic reports and performance test results, and make other minor clarifications and corrections. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart W. This information collection request documents the recordkeeping and reporting requirements and burden imposed only by these final amendments. The burden from the existing rule requirements is accounted for in EPA ICR number 1681.10. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart KKKKK) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), for the regulations published at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KKKK were promulgated on October 26, 2015, amended on November 1, 2019, and minor technical corrections were made on November 19, 2021. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that manufacture pressed floor tile, pressed wall tile, or sanitaryware. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction on or after December 28, 2015. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KKKKK.

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42 USC et seq. 7401	View Law

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2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (Renewal)

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This Information Collection Request (ICR) calculates the burden and costs associated with information collection and reporting activities from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities, hereinafter referred to as the 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP). The burden and costs associated with the entire NPDES program are accounted for in an approved ICR (EPA ICR number 0229.23, OMB control no. 2040-0004), however, the changes made in the 2022 CGP have not yet been included into this consolidated ICR. Therefore, this ICR continues to reflect the paperwork burden and costs associated with the difference between the 2022 CGP and the 2017 CGP. The NPDES Program ICR expires in July of 2026, therefore, it is likely that EPA will consolidate the burden and costs of this ICR into the NPDES Program ICR (and discontinue this ICR) at that time.

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Pub.L. 72 - 33 1251	View Law

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NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJ) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ) were proposed on December 6, 1994; promulgated on December 7, 1995; and amended on both November 21, 2011, and November 19, 2020. These standards apply to both existing and new wood furniture manufacturing operations that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). A major source is a stationary source or group of stationary sources that either emit or have the potential to emit 10 tons per year (tpy) or more of a single HAP or 25 tpy or more of a combination of HAPs. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ. These standards also apply to existing and new incidental sources and to area sources. These sources are required to maintain purchase or usage records demonstrating that they meet the definition for incidental or area sources. Incidental and area sources are not subject to any other provisions of these standards. An incidental source, is a major source that is primarily engaged in the manufacture of products other than wood furniture or wood furniture components, and that uses no more than 100 gallons per month of finishing material or adhesives in the manufacture of wood furniture or wood furniture components. An area source is any stationary source that is not a major source.

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42 USC 7401 et.seq.	View Law

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Clean Water Act Section 404 State-Assumed Programs (Renewal)

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This information collection request describes the burden (hours) and labor cost (dollars) associated with 40 CFR 233, the regulations that implement Clean Water Act Section 404(g). The Clean Water Act authorizes states [tribes] to assume the section 404 permit program for discharges of dredged or fill material into certain waters of the U.S. Implementing regulations establish specific information that must be submitted to EPA when a state/tribe requests program assumption and while administering the program. There are three types of information collected for different needs. The three parts are: 1) Information needed for EPA to review and approve state or tribal requests to assume the program; 2) information needed from permit applicants for reviewing and processing the permit application; and 3) information the state or tribe must submit to EPA in their annual report summarizing program administration.

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Pub.L. 92 - 500 404	View Law

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