[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13172-13191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-7279]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5447-3]
Agency Information Collection Activities
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this notice announces that EPA is planning to submit the
following proposed and/or continuing Information Collection Requests
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting
the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on
specific aspects of the proposed information collections as described
below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 28, 1996.
ADDRESSES: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Mail
code 2223A OECA/OC/METD, Washington, D.C. 20460. A copy of these ICR's
may be obtained without charge from Sandy Farmer (202) 260-2740. This
information may also be acquired electronically through the Enviro$en$e
Bulletin Board, 703-908-2092 or the Enviro$en$e WWW/Internet Address,
http//wastenot.inel.gov./envirosense/. All responses and comments will
be collected regularly from Enviro$en$e.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NSPS subpart D and NSPS subpart Da,
Ted Coopwood, (202) 564-7058 FAX (202) 564-0050 or Chris Oh, (202) 564-
7004; NSPS subpart BB, Maria DiBiase Eisemann at (202) 564-7016, FAX
(202) 564-0050, NESHAP subpart N, NSPS subpart CC and NSPS subpart HH,
Scott Throwe at (202) 564-7013, FAX (202) 564-0050; NSPS subpart MM,
Suzanne Childress at (202) 564-7018, FAX (202) 564-0050, NSPS subpart
RR, and Arsenic in Wood Preserving, Seth Heminway, (202) 564-7017, fax:
(202) 564-0050, E-mail:
Heminway.Seth@ EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV.;
NSPS subpart SS, NSPS subpart TT, and NSPS subpart WW, Gregory R.
Waldrip, 202-564-7024 (telephone)/202-564-0050 (facsimile)/
[email protected] (Email); NSPS subpart GGG, and NESHAP
subpart M, Tom Ripp (202) 564-7003; NSPS subpart HHH, Belinda
Breidenbach, (202) 564-7022, fax (202) 564-0050; NSPS Subparts III and
NNN, Jeffery KenKnight at (202) 564-7033 or via E-mail
(KENKNIGHT.JEFFERY@ EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV); NSPS subpart KKK/LLL, Dan
Chadwick, (202) 564-7054, FAX (202) 564-0050; NESHAP subpart E, Jane M.
Engert, tel: (202) 564-5021; FAX: (202) 564-0050; e-mail:
[email protected]; MACT subpart L, Maria Malave at (202) 564-
7027 or via e-mail (MALAVE.MARIA@ EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV.) or send a fax to
(202) 564-0050; MACT NESHAP subpart M, Karin Leff at (202) 564-7068.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
NSPS Subpart D; Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those fossil-fuel-fired Steam Generators for which construction is
commenced after August 17, 1971.
Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Fossil-Fuel-
Fired Steam Generators for Which Construction is Commenced after August
17, 1971 (Subpart D)--Information Requirements (EPA ICR No. 1052.04;
OMB No, 2060-0026). This is a request for extension of a currently
approved information collection.
Abstract: Owners or operators of fossil-fuel-fired steam generating
units which is capable of combusting more than 73 megawatts heat input
of fossil fuel and is not covered under Subpart Da, must provide EPA,
or the delegated State regulatory authority with the following one-
time-only reports (specified in 40 CFR 60.7): Notifications of the
anticipated and actual date of start up, notification of the date of
construction or reconstruction, notification of any physical or
operational changes to an existing facility which may increase the
emission rate of any regulated air pollutant, notification of the date
upon which demonstration of the continuous monitoring system
performance commences, notification of the date of the initial
performance test, and results of the performance test.
Owners and operators are also required to maintain records of the
occurrence and duration of any start up, shutdown, or malfunction in
the operation of an effected facility, or malfunction in the operation
of the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and
records are required in general of all sources subject to NSPS.
In addition to reporting and recordkeeping requirements, facilities
subject to this subpart must install, calibrate, maintain, and operate
a continuous monitoring system (CMS) to monitor SO2, NOX and
opacity (specified in 40 CFR 60.45), and must notify EPA or the State
regulatory authority of the date upon which demonstration of the CMS
performance commences. Owners or operators must submit quarterly
reports indicating whether compliance was achieved, and their
assessment of monitoring system performance (specified in 40 CFR 60.7).
The notifications and reports enable EPA or the delegated State
regulatory authority to determine that best demonstration technology is
installed and properly operated and maintained and to schedule
inspections.
To ensure compliance with these standards, the required records and
reports are necessary to enable the Administrator: (1) To identify new,
modified, or reconstructed sources subject to the standard; (2) to
ensure that the emission limits are being achieved; and (3) to ensure
that emission reduction systems are being operated and maintained
properly. In the absence of such information collection requirements,
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether standards
are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act
and in accordance with any applicable permit.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
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The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved 1992 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where
applicable, the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions,
while being consistent with the concept of burden under the Paper
Reduction Act.
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be no new
effected facilities because new utility boilers constructed after
September 18, 1978 are subject to Subpart Da, and boilers constructed
after June 19, 1986 are subject to Subpart Db. Approximately 660
sources are currently subject to the standard. For the performance test
, it was estimated that it would take: 3440 person-hours to gather the
information to write the initial reports and to conduct the initial
performance tests. However, there are no new sources. For the 660
sources subject, it was estimated that it would take: 2640 person-hours
to fill out quarterly and semiannual emission reports and 60,225
person-hours to check, maintain, and operate continuous emission
monitors (assuming a source operates 365 days per year).
The average annual burden to industry over the past three year
period from recordkeeping and reporting requirements had been estimated
at 62,865 person-hours. The respondents costs was calculated on the
basis of $14.50 plus 110 percent overhead. The average annual burden to
industry over the past three years was estimated to be $1,914,236.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart Da; Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those Electric Utility Steam Generating Units for which construction is
commenced after September 18, 1978.
Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility
Steam Generating Units (Subpart Da)--Information Requirements (EPA ICR
No. 1053.04; OMB No. 2060-0023). This is a request for extension of a
currently approved information collection.
Abstract: Owners or operators of Electric Utility Steam Generating
Units capable of combusting more than 73 megawatts heat input of fossil
fuel must provide EPA, or the delegated State regulatory authority with
the following one-time-only reports: Notifications of the anticipated
and actual date of start up, notification of the date of construction
or reconstruction, notification of any physical or operational changes
to an existing facility which may increase the emission rate of any
regulated air pollutant, notification of the date upon which
demonstration of the continuous monitoring system performance
commences, notification of the date of the initial performance test,
and results of the performance test.
Owners and operators are also required to maintain records of the
occurrence and duration of any start up, shutdown, or malfunction in
the operation of an effected facility, or malfunction in the operation
of the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and
records are required in general of all sources subject to NSPS.
In addition to reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified
in 40 CFR 60.7, facilities subject to this subpart must install,
calibrate, maintain, and operate a continuous monitoring system (CMS)
to monitor SO2, NOx and opacity (specified in 40 CFR 60.7 and
40 CFR 60.47a), and must notify EPA or the State regulatory authority
of the date upon which demonstration of the CMS performance commences
(specified in 40 CFR 60.47a). Owners or operators must submit quarterly
reports indicating whether compliance was achieved, and their
assessment of monitoring system performance (specified in 40 CFR
60.49a). The notifications and reports enable EPA or the delegated
State regulatory authority to determine that best demonstration
technology is installed and properly operated and maintained and to
schedule inspections.
To ensure compliance with these standards, the required records and
reports are necessary to enable the Administrator: (1) To identify new,
modified, or reconstructed sources subject to the standard; (2) to
ensure that the emission limits are being achieved; and (3) to ensure
that emission reduction systems are being operated and maintained
properly. In the absence of such information collection requirements,
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether standards
are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act
and in accordance with any applicable permit. An Agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part
9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved 1992 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where
applicable, the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions,
while being consistent with the concept of burden under the Paper
Reduction Act.
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be seven
new effected facilities each year and
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there was an average of 71 sources in existence for the three years
covered by the ICR. For the new sources, it was estimated that it would
take: one person-hours to read the instructions, 502 person-hours to
gather the information to write the initial reports and 171 person-
hours to conduct the initial performance tests and reference method 9
test (assuming that 20% of the tests must be repeated). For all
sources, it was estimated that it would take : 32 person-hours to fill
out quarterly and semiannual emission reports and 182 person-hours to
check, maintain, and operate continuous emission monitors (assuming a
source operates 365 days per year).
The average annual burden to industry over the past three year
period from recordkeeping and reporting requirements had been estimated
at 19,597 person-hours. The respondents costs was calculated on the
basis of $14.50 plus 110 percent overhead. The average annual burden to
industry over the past three years was estimated to be $596,733.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS subpart BB: Kraft Pulp Mills
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Subpart BB, Standards of Performance for Kraft Pulp Mills.
Title: NSPS Subpart BB, Standards of Performance for Kraft Pulp
Mills. OMB Control Number: 2060-0021, Expiration date: September 30,
1996.
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with Subpart BB, New
Source Performance Standards for Kraft Pulp Mills. In the
Administrator's judgement, particulate matter and Total Reduced Sulfur
(TRS) from kraft pulp mills cause or contribute to air pollution that
may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.
Therefore, New Source Performance Standards have been promulgated for
this source category as required under Section 111 of the Clean Air
Act.
The control of emissions of particulate matter and TRS requires not
only the installation of properly designed equipment, but also the
proper operation and maintenance of that equipment. These standards
rely on the capture of pollutants vented to a control device.
Owners or operators of kraft pulp mills subject to NSPS Subpart BB
are required to make initial notifications for construction, startup,
and performance testing. They must also report the results of a
performance test, and demonstration of a continuous monitoring system
if applicable. After the initial recordkeeping and reporting
requirements, semiannual excess emission reports are required.
Owners or operators 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 malfunction in the operation of
the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports and
records are required in general, of all sources subject to NSPS.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were 65
sources currently subject to the standards. It is estimated that 2
additional sources per year will become subject to the standard. The
current ICR estimates average annual burden to the industry to be
14,996 person hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the
basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current
ICR also estimates the average annual burden to the industry is
$456,297.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR. Burden is
calculated as two hours for respondents to write the reports for;
notification of construction or reconstruction, notification of
physical or operational changes, notification of anticipated startup,
notification of actual startup, notification of initial performance
test, notification of demonstration of CMS. Initial performance tests
are allocated 370 burden hours. It is assumed that 20% of all affected
facilities will have to repeat performance tests. The ICR allocates
four hours for Method 9.
The recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 30 minutes to enter
records of operating parameters. It is assumed that the plant will
operate 350 days a year, therefore, this information will be recorded
350 times a year. Sources which have excess emission are required to
submit excess emission reports. These reports are allocated 16 burden
hours with an average of 2 reports per year. There is no additional
third party burden relevant to this ICR.
These estimates include the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart CC: Glass Manufacturing Plants
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Subpart CC, Standards of Performance for Glass Manufacturing Plants.
Title: NSPS Subpart CC, Standards of Performance for Glass
Manufacturing Plants. OMB Control Number: 2060-0054, Expiration date:
August 31, 1996
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with Subpart CC, New
Source Performance Standards for Glass Manufacturing Plants. This
information notifies the Agency when a source becomes subject to the
regulations, and
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informs the Agency that the source is in compliance when it begins
operation. In the Administrator's judgement, particulate matter from
glass manufacturing plants cause or contribute to air pollution that
may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.
Therefore, New Source Performance Standards have been promulgated for
this source category as required under Section 111 of the Clean Air
Act.
The control of emissions of particulate matter requires not only
the installation of properly designed equipment, but also the proper
operation and maintenance of that equipment. These standards rely on
the capture of pollutants vented to a control device.
Owners or operators of glass manufacturing plants subject to NSPS
Subpart CC are required to make initial notifications for construction,
startup, and performance testing. They must also report the results of
a performance test, and demonstration of a continuous monitoring system
if applicable. After the initial recordkeeping and reporting
requirements, semiannual excess emission reports are required but only
from sources with modified processes. It is estimated that seventy five
percent of sources will have modified processes.
Owners or operators 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 malfunction in the operation of
the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports and
records are required in general, of all sources subject to NSPS.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were 25
sources currently subject to the standards. It is estimated that 1.7
additional sources per year will become subject to the standard. The
current ICR estimates average burden to the industry to be 2212 person
hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of $14.50
per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current ICR also estimates
the average annual burden to the industry is $67,369.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR. Burden is
calculated as two hours for respondents to write the reports for;
notification of construction or reconstruction, notification of
physical or operational changes, notification of anticipated startup,
notification of actual startup, notification of initial performance
test, notification of demonstration of COM. Initial performance tests
are allocated 160 burden hours. It is assumed that 20% of all affected
facilities will have to repeat performance tests. Sources which have
modified processes are required to submit semiannual excess emission
reports. Excess emission reports are allocated 8 burden hours and 2
reports per year.
The recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 15 minutes to enter
records of operating parameters. It is assumed that the plant will
operate 250 days a year, therefore, this information will be recorded
250 times a year. This estimate includes the time needed to review
instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and
systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and
providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to
be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources;
complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or
otherwise disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart HH: Lime Manufacturing Plants
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Subpart HH, Standards of Performance for Lime Manufacturing Plants.
Title: NSPS Subpart HH, Standards of Performance for Lime
Manufacturing Plants. OMB Control Number: 2060-0063, Expiration date:
October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with Subpart HH, New
Source Performance Standards for Lime Manufacturing Plants. In the
Administrator's judgement, particulate matter from lime manufacturing
plants cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be
anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. Therefore, New Source
Performance Standards have been promulgated for this source category as
required under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
The control of emissions of particulate matter requires not only
the installation of properly designed equipment, but also the proper
operation and maintenance of that equipment. These standards rely on
the capture of pollutants vented to a control device.
Owners or operators of lime manufacturing plants subject to NSPS
Subpart HH are required to make initial notifications for construction,
startup, and performance testing. They must also report the results of
a performance test, and demonstration of a continuous monitoring system
if applicable. After the initial recordkeeping and reporting
requirements, semiannual excess emission reports are required.
Owners or operators 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 malfunction in the operation of
the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports and
records are required in general, of all sources subject to NSPS.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond,
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including through the use of appropriate automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other
forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were 32
sources currently subject to the standards. It is estimated that 2
additional sources per year will become subject to the standard. The
current ICR estimates average annual burden to the industry to be 3031
person hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of
$14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current ICR also
estimates the average annual burden to the industry is $92,297.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR. Burden is
calculated as two hours for respondents to write the reports for;
notification of construction or reconstruction, notification of
physical or operational changes, notification of anticipated startup,
notification of actual startup, notification of initial performance
test, notification of demonstration of COM. Initial performance tests
are allocated 280 burden hours. It is assumed that 20% of all affected
facilities will have to repeat performance tests. The ICR allocates
four hours for Method 9. These are all one time only burdens.
The recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 15 minutes to enter
records of operating parameters. It is assumed that the plant will
operate 250 days a year, therefore, this information will be recorded
250 times a year. Sources which have excess emission are required to
submit excess emission reports. These reports are allocated 8 burden
hours with an average of 2 reports per year. There is no additional
third party burden relevant to this ICR.
These estimates include the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart MM; Automobile and Light Duty Truck Surface Coating
Operations
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Subpart MM, Standards of Performance for Automobile and Light Duty
Truck Surface Coating Operations.
Title: NSPS Subpart MM, Standards of Performance for Automobile and
Light Duty Truck Surface Coating Operations. OMB Control Number: 2060-
0034, Expiration Date: October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with Subpart MM, New
Source Performance Standards for Automobile and Light Duty Truck
Surface Coating Operations. In the Administrator's judgement, VOC
emissions from auto mobile and light duty truck surface coating
operations cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably
endanger public health or welfare. Therefore, New Source Performance
Standards have been promulgated for this source category as required
under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
The control of emissions of VOC requires not only the installation
of properly designed equipment, but also the proper operation and
maintenance of that equipment. These standards rely on the capture of
pollutants vented to a control device.
Owners or operators of surface coating operations for automobile
and light duty trucks subject to NSPS Subpart MM are required to make
initial notifications for construction, startup, and performance
testing. They must also report the results of a performance test, and
demonstration of a continuous monitoring system if applicable. After
the initial recordkeeping and reporting requirements, semiannual excess
emission reports are required. Owners or operators 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
malfunction in the operation of the air pollution control device, or
any periods during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These
notifications, reports and records are required in general, of all
sources subject to NSPS.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were 38
sources currently subject to the standards. It is estimated that 3
additional sources per year will become subject to the standard. The
current ICR estimates average annual burden to the industry to be 2174
person hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of
$14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current ICR also
estimates the average annual burden to the industry is $66,198.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR. Burden is
calculated as two hours for respondents to write the reports for;
notification of construction or reconstruction, notification of
physical or operational changes, notification of anticipated startup,
notification of actual startup, notification of initial performance
test. Initial performance tests are allocated 180 burden hours. It is
assumed that 20% of all affected facilities will have to repeat
performance tests.
The recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 15 minutes to enter
records of operating parameters. It is assumed that the plant will
operate 250 days a year, therefore, this information will be recorded
250 times a year. Sources which have excess emissions are required to
submit excess emission reports. These reports are allocated 8 burden
hours with an average of 2 reports per year. There is no additional
third party burden relevant to this ICR.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of
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information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart RR; Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label
Affected entities: Facilities affected by this action are those
that are subject to the Clean Air Act New Source Performance Standard
subpart RR, which applies to facility owners and operators who
manufacture pressure sensitive tape and labels and whose facilities
were built, modified or reconstructed after December 30, 1980.
Title: ``NSPS for Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label Surface Coating
(subpart RR)--information requirements,'' OMB control number: 2060-
0004, Expiration date 10/31/96.
Abstract: This ICR contains record keeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with subpart RR, New
Source Performance Standards for facilities that manufacture pressure
sensitive tape and labels. In the Administrator's judgement volatile
organic compounds (VOC's) from this industry contribute to air
pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health
and welfare. Therefore, this NSPS was promulgated under Clean Air Act
(CAA) section 111 for this source category. EPA is granted the
authority to require facilities to provide information concerning their
air emissions under CAA sections 111(a) and 114(a).
Owners and operators of the affected facilities must make the
following onetime-only reports: notification of the date of
construction or reconstruction; notification of the anticipated and
actual dates of initial start-up; notification of any physical change
to an existing facility that may increase the regulated pollutant
emission rate; notification of initial performance test and the results
of the initial performance test. Owners or operators are also required
to maintain records of the occurrences and duration of any start-up,
shut-down 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 required, in general, of all
sources subject to NSPS.
Monitoring requirements specific to these coating operations
consist of maintaining a calendar month record of all coatings used and
their VOC content, the amount of solvent applied and recovered when a
solvent recovery device is used, temperature of exhaust gases if
thermal incineration is used, temperature of exhaust gases both
upstream and downstream of the catalyst bed if catalytic incineration
is used and an indication that a hood or enclosure device to capture
fugitive emissions is operational. Any affected facility that inputs to
the coating process 45 Mg of VOC or less per 12 month period is not
subject to the emission limits of 40 CFR Sec. 60.442, however, the
effected facility shall maintain a 12 month record of the amount of
solvent applied in the coating at the facility.
When thermal or catalytic incineration is performed, the owner or
operator shall keep records of each three-hour period during which the
incinerator temperature averaged more than 38 degrees celsius below the
temperature of the most recent performance test. Records of this
information shall be kept at the source for a period of two years.
The record keeping requirements for the surface coating industry of
pressure sensitive tape and labels consist of the occurrence and
duration of any start-up and malfunctions as described. They include
the initial performance test results including information necessary to
determine conditions of the performance test, and performance test
measurements and results including, for affected facilities complying
with the standard without the use of add-on controls, a weighted
average of the mass of solvent used per mass of coating solids applied;
the weighted average mass of VOC per mass of coating solids applied at
facilities controlled by a solvent recovery device; and the weighted
average mass of VOC per mass of coating solids applied being used at a
facility controlled by a solvent destruction device; and the results of
the monthly performance and records of operating parameters. Records of
start-ups, shutdowns, and malfunctions should be noted as they occur.
Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall
maintain a file of these measurements, and retain the file for at least
two years following the date of such measurements and records.
The reporting requirements for this industry currently include the
initial notifications listed, the initial performance test results,
quarterly reports of excess VOC emissions, and semiannual reports when
no excess emissions are recorded. Semiannual monitoring system results
shall include temperature variances of the control device, the date and
time of the deviance, the nature and cause of the malfunction (if
known) and corrective measures taken, and identification of the time
period during which the continuous monitoring system was inoperative.
Notifications inform the Agency or delegated authority about when a
source becomes subject to the standard. The reviewing authority can
then inspect the source to check if the pollution control devices are
properly installed and operated. Performance test reports are needed as
these are the Agency's record of a source's initial capability to
comply with the emissions standard. The semiannual reports are used for
problem identification, and a check on source operation and
maintenance, and for compliance determinations.
This collected information is used by the Agency to efficiently
monitor industry compliance with NSPS. In the absence of collecting
such information, continuous monitoring of compliance with the
standards could be ensured only through continuous on-site inspections
by regulatory agency personnel, which would be extremely costly.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Data submitted to EPA that is deemed Confidential Business
Information will be safeguarded according to the Agency policies set
forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2, Subpart B--Confidentiality of
Business Information (see 40 CFR 2).
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
Burden Statement: The reporting requirements for this information
collection consist of performance testing, notifications and VOC
emission reporting. EPA estimates that each initial performance test
will take 60 hours to complete and that 45 new or modified facilities
will be required to conduct the tests each year and that about 20
percent will fail and have to re-test. In addition, there are monthly
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performance tests which take approximately 1 hour to conduct, for a
total of 12 hours per year per facility. These are conducted to ensure
that the pollution control systems are working. In terms of the
notification requirements, EPA estimates that on average it takes two
hours to prepare the four different notifications for a new plant,
notification of construction, anticipated start-up, actual start-up,
initial performance test, and submission of the initial performance
test.
Each facility is required to report on a semiannual basis the
amount of emissions that the facility emitted in excess of the emission
standard. Assuming that a facility would submit one report a year for
excess emissions in addition to the required semiannual emission report
a facility would spend about 5 hours preparing each report for a total
of 10 hours per year. For those facilities using incineration (assume
80 percent of all facilities) to control emissions, exhaust gas
temperature reports would be submitted semiannually and would take
approximately 4 hours to prepare for a total of 8 hours per facility.
The emissions recordkeeping takes approximately 15 minutes per day and
assuming that the facility is operational for 250 days a year the time
expended on this activity would be 62 hours and 30 minutes. An existing
facility that is in compliance will spend about 92 hours and 30 minutes
complying with the standard. A facility that is new or that has been
modified will spend an additional 68 hours complying with the
performance test and notifications for new facilities. EPA assumes the
average wage is $14.95 per hour plus 110 percent overhead, which equals
$30.45. Thus, plants that are in compliance and that are not new or
newly modified will spend about $2,817 for compliance with the
information collection requirements. Newly built or modified plants
will spend about $4,668 to comply with the information collection
requirements. EPA estimates that there were 504 affected facilities at
the time of the previous ICR renewal plus the average number of
facilities to come on-line over the following three years, 45
facilities, totalling 549 sources that are subject to the standard. The
total industry annual burden according to EPA's estimate is 54,921
hours or $1,672,346.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart SS; Large Appliance Surface Coating
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
each large appliance surface coating line in which organic coatings are
applied and for which construction, modification or reconstruction
commenced after December 24, 1980. A surface coating line includes the
coating application station(s), flash-off area, and curing oven.
Title: NSPS for Industrial Surface Coating: Large Appliances -
Information Requirements; OMB NO.: 2060-0108; Expiration date: October
31, 1996.
Abstract: The EPA is charged under Section 111 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended, to establish standards of performance for new
stationary sources that reflect:
* * * application of the best technological system of continuous
emissions reduction which (taking into consideration the cost of
achieving such emissions reduction, of any nonair quality health and
environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator
determines has been adequately demonstrated [Section 111(a)(1)].
The Agency refers to this charge as selecting the best demonstrated
technology (BDT). Section 111 also requires that the Administrator
review, and, if appropriate revise such standards every four years. In
addition, Section 114(a) states that:
* * * the Administrator may require any owner or operator subject to
any requirement of this Act to (A) establish and maintain such
records, (B) make such reports, install, use and maintain such
monitoring equipment or methods (in accordance with such methods at
such locations, at such intervals, and in such manner as the
Administrator shall prescribe), and (D) provide such other
information, as he may reasonably require.
In the Administrator's judgment, VOC emissions from the large appliance
surface coating industry cause or contribute to air pollution that may
reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.
Therefore, an NSPS was promulgated for this source category.
The control of VOC emissions from large appliance coating
operations requires not only the installation of properly designed
equipment, but also the operation and maintenance of that equipment.
VOC emissions from the coating of large appliances result from the
application and curing or drying of organic coatings on the surface of
each large appliance part or product. These standards rely on the
reduction of VOC emissions through either a capture system and
incinerator or a capture system and solvent recovery system.
Information is recorded in sufficient detail to enable owners or
operators to demonstrate compliance with the standards. This
information is used to monitor effective operation of the capture
system and control devices, thus ensuring continuous compliance with
the standards. The semiannual reporting requirement for no exceedances
of the monitoring parameters provides a good indication of a source's
compliance status.
The information collected from record keeping and reporting
requirements is also used for targeting inspections, and is of
sufficient quality to be used as evidence in court. An Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
In order to ensure compliance with these standards, adequate record
keeping is necessary. In the absence of such information, enforcement
personnel would be unable to determine whether the standards are being
met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act.
Owners/operators of affected facilities must report excess
emissions and deviations in operating parameters on a quarterly basis.
Where no exceedances have occurred during a particular quarter, a
report stating this shall be submitted semi-annually.
Notification of construction and startup indicates to enforcement
personnel when a new affected facility has been constructed and
therefore is subject to the standards. The information generated by the
monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements described above
is used by the Agency to ensure facilities affected by the NSPS
continue to operate the control equipment used to achieve compliance
with the NSPS.
The Agency has calculated individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry. The
individual burdens are expressed under standardized headings believed
to be consistent with the concept of burden under the Paperwork
Reduction Act. Where appropriate, specific tasks and major assumptions
have been identified.
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The record keeeping and reporting requirements burden are as
follows: Read Instructions--26 hours; Notification of construction or
reconstruction--52 hours; Notification of anticipated date of initial
startup--52 hours; Notification of actual date of initial startup--52
hours; Initial Performance Test--1,560 hours; Repeat Performance Test--
312 hours; Monthly performance test--3528 hours; Report performance
test--3,675 hours; Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate
temperature monitoring device--1,880 hours; Identify and record
incinerator combustion temperature; Identify and record excess
emissions--3675 hours; Records of operating parameters--18,375.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry are
consistent with the concept of burden under the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The only type of industry costs associated with the information
collection activity in the standards are labor costs. The labor
estimates in the table were derived from standard estimates based on
EPA's experience with other standards. The average annual burden to
industry over the next three years from these record keeping and
reporting requirements is estimated at 29,512 person-hours for 268
existing facilities. It is estimated that each year 26 new sources will
replace existing sources. No growth in facilities is expected during
the next three years. The respondent costs have been calculated on the
basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead. The average annual
burden to industry over the next three years of the ICR is estimated to
be $898,641. This estimate includes the time needed to review
instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and
systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and
providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to
be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources;
complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or
otherwise disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart TT; Metal Coil Surface Coating
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
each metal coil surface coating operation in which organic coatings are
applied and for which construction, modification or reconstruction
commenced after January 5, 1981. A metal coil surface coating operation
means the application system used to apply an organic coating to the
surface of any continuous metal strip with thickness of 0.15 millimeter
(mm) (0.0006 in.) Or more that is packaged in a roll or coil.
Title: NSPS for Metal Coil Surface Coating, Subpart TT--Information
Requirements; OMB NO.: 2060-0107; Expiration date: October 31, 1996.
Abstract: The EPA is charged under Section 111 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended, to establish standards of performance for new
stationary sources that reflect:
* * * application of the best technological system of continuous
emissions reduction which (taking into consideration the cost of
achieving such emissions reduction, of any nonair quality health and
environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator
determines has been adequately demonstrated [Section 111(a)(1)].
The Agency refers to this charge as selecting the best demonstrated
technology (BDT). Section 111 also requires that the Administrator
review, and, if appropriate revise such standards every four years. In
addition, Section 114(a) states that:
* * * the Administrator may require any owner or operator subject to
any requirement of this Act to (A) establish and maintain such
records, (B) make such reports, install, use and maintain such
monitoring equipment or methods (in accordance with such methods at
such locations, at such intervals, and in such manner as the
Administrator shall prescribe), and (D) provide such other
information, as he may reasonably require.
In the Administrator's judgment, VOC emissions from the metal coil
surface coating industry cause or contribute to air pollution that may
reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.
Therefore, an NSPS was promulgated for this source category.
The control of VOC emissions from large appliance coating
operations requires not only the installation of properly designed
equipment, but also the operation and maintenance of that equipment.
VOC emissions from the coating of metal coils result from the
application and curing or drying of organic coatings on the coil or
roll surface. These standards rely on the reduction of VOC emissions
through either a capture system and incinerator or a capture system and
solvent recovery system.
Information is recorded in sufficient detail to enable owners or
operators to demonstrate compliance with the standards. This
information is used to monitor effective operation of the capture
system and control devices, thus ensuring continuous compliance with
the standards. The semiannual reporting requirement for no exceedances
of the monitoring parameters provides a good indication of a source's
compliance status.
The information collected from record keeping and reporting
requirements is also used for targeting inspections, and is of
sufficient quality to be used as evidence in court. An Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
In order to ensure compliance with these standards, adequate record
keeping is necessary. In the absence of such information, enforcement
personnel would be unable to determine whether the standards are being
met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act.
Owners/operators of affected facilities must report excess
emissions and deviations in operating parameters on a quarterly basis.
Where no exceedances have occurred during a particular quarter, a
report stating this shall be submitted semi-annually.
Notification of construction and startup indicates to enforcement
personnel when a new affected facility has been constructed and
therefore is subject to the standards. The information generated by the
monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements described above
is used by the Agency to ensure facilities affected by the NSPS
continue to operate the control equipment used to achieve compliance
with the NSPS.
The Agency has calculated individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry. The
individual burdens are expressed under standardized
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headings believed to be consistent with the concept of burden under the
Paperwork Reduction Act. Where appropriate, specific tasks and major
assumptions have been identified.
The record keeeping and reporting requirements burden are as
follows: Read instructions--6 hours; Report of initial performance
test--360 hours; Repeat of performance test--72 hours; Notification of
construction or reconstruction--12 hours; Notification of anticipated
data of initial startup--12 hours; Notification of actual date of
initial startup--12 hours; Emission Reports--1,450 hours; Temperature
reports--744 hours; Monthly performance test--1,392 hours; Record
operating parameters--7,250.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry are
consistent with the concept of burden under the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The only type of industry costs associated with the information
collection activity in the standards are labor costs. The labor
estimates in the table were derived from standard estimates based on
EPA's experience with other standards. The average annual burden to
industry over the next three years from these record keeping and
reporting requirements is estimated at 11,310 person-hours for 116
existing facilities. It is estimated that each year 3 new sources will
be required to meet these reporting requirements. The respondent costs
have been calculated on the basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent
overhead. The average annual burden to industry over the next three
years of the ICR is estimated to be $344,390. This estimate includes
the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and
utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting,
validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining
information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the
existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and
requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of
information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of
information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart WW; Beverage Can Surface Coating
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
each facility with beverage can surface coating lines: each exterior
base coat operation, each overvarnish coating operation, and each
inside spray coating operation and for which construction, modification
or reconstruction commenced after November 26, 1980. A surface coating
line includes the coating application station(s), flash-off area, and
curing oven.
Title: NSPS for the Beverage Can Surface Coating Industry--
Information Requirements; OMB No.: 2060-0001; Expiration date: October
31, 1996.
Abstract: The EPA is charged under Section 111 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended, to establish standards of performance for new
stationary sources that reflect:
* * * application of the best technological system of continuous
emissions reduction which (taking into consideration the cost of
achieving such emissions reduction, of any nonair quality health and
environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator
determines has been adequately demonstrated [Section 111(a)(1)].
The Agency refers to this charge as selecting the best demonstrated
technology (BDT). Section 111 also requires that the Administrator
review, and, if appropriate, revise such standards every four years. In
addition, Section 114(a) states that:
* * * the Administrator may require any owner or operator subject to
any requirement of this Act to (A) establish and maintain such
records, (B) make such reports, install, use and maintain such
monitoring equipment or methods (in accordance with such methods at
such locations, at such intervals, and in such manner as the
Administrator shall prescribe), and (D) provide such other
information, as he may reasonably require.
In the Administrator's judgment, VOC emissions from the beverage can
surface coating industry cause or contribute to air pollution that may
reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.
Therefore, an NSPS was promulgated for this source category.
The control of VOC emissions from beverage can surface coating
lines requires not only the installation of properly designed
equipment, but also the operation and maintenance of that equipment.
VOC emissions from the coating of beverage can surfaces result from the
application and curing or drying of organic coatings on the surface of
each beverage can part or product. These standards rely on the
reduction of VOC emissions through either a capture system and
incinerator or a capture system and solvent recovery system.
Information is recorded in sufficient detail to enable owners or
operators to demonstrate compliance with the standards. This
information is used to monitor effective operation of the capture
system and control devices, thus ensuring continuous compliance with
the standards. The semiannual reporting requirement for no exceedances
of the monitoring parameters provides a good indication of a source's
compliance status.
The information collected from record keeping and reporting
requirements is also used for targeting inspections, and is of
sufficient quality to be used as evidence in court. An Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
In order to ensure compliance with these standards, adequate record
keeping is necessary. In the absence of such information, enforcement
personnel would be unable to determine whether the standards are being
met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act.
Owners/operators of affected facilities must report excess
emissions and deviations in operating parameters on a quarterly basis.
Where no exceedances have occurred during a particular quarter, a
report stating this shall be submitted semiannually.
Notification of construction and startup indicates to enforcement
personnel when a new affected facility has been constructed and
therefore is subject to the standards. The information generated by the
monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements described above
is used by the Agency to ensure facilities affected by the NSPS
continue to operate the control equipment used to achieve compliance
with the NSPS.
The Agency has calculated individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry. The
individual burdens are expressed under standardized
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headings believed to be consistent with the concept of burden under the
Paperwork Reduction Act. Where appropriate, specific tasks and major
assumptions have been identified. The record keeping and reporting
requirements burden are as follows: Read instructions--2 hours; Report
of initial performance test--120; Repeat of performance test--120
hours; Notification of construction or reconstruction--4 hours;
Notification of anticipated date of initial startup--4 hours;
Notification of actual date of initial startup--4 hours; Notification
of initial performance test--4 hours; VOC emission reports--263 hours;
Temperature reports--136 hours; Monthly performance test--252 hours;
Records of operating parameters--1,916 hours.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The individual burdens for each of the record
keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry are
consistent with the concept of burden under the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The only type of industry costs associated with the information
collection activity in the standards are labor costs. The labor
estimates in the table were derived from standard estimates based on
EPA's experience with other standards. The average annual burden to
industry over the next three years from these record keeping and
reporting requirements is estimated at 2,729 person-hours for 21
existing facilities. It is estimated that each year 2 new sources will
replace existing sources with no net increase in facilities required to
report. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of
$14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead. The average annual burden to
industry over the next three years of the ICR is estimated to be
$83,098. This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart GGG; Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
process units at petroleum refineries that commenced construction,
modification, or reconstruction after January 4, 1983. Affected process
units include each group of equipment assembled to produce intermediate
or final products from petroleum, unfinished petroleum derivatives, or
other intermediates.
Title: Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in
Petroleum--Refineries NSPS Subpart GGG, OMB Number 2060-0067, expires
August 31, 1996.
Abstract: Owners or operators of the affected facilities described
must make the following one-time-only reports: notifications of the
anticipated and actual date of startup, notification of the date of
construction or reconstruction, notification of any physical or
operational change to an existing facility which may increase the
emission rate of any regulated air pollutant, notification of the date
of the initial performance test, and results of the performance tests.
Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the
occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the
operation of an affected facility. These notifications, reports and
records are required in general, of all sources subject to NSPS.
Semiannual reports are required to measure compliance with the
standards of NSPS Subpart VV. Monthly monitoring of equipment in VOC
service shall take place as specified in Subpart VV Section 60.485(b).
If no leaks are detected for two successive months, monitoring may be
performed once per quarter. If a leak is detected, the equipment shall
be monitored monthly until a leak is not detected for two successive
months. Also, leak location shall be recorded in a log, and this
information shall be kept available for at least two years. Leaks shall
be repaired within 15 days and the date of successful repair shall be
recorded in the log.
Semiannual reports shall be submitted itemizing information for
each month. All reports are to be sent to the delegated State or local
authority. In the event that there is no such delegated authority, the
reports are sent directly to the EPA Regional office. Notifications are
used to inform the agency or delegated authority when a source becomes
subject to the standard. The reviewing authority may then inspect the
source to check if the standard is being met. Performance test results
are needed as these are the Agency's record of a sources initial
capacity to meet the standard. The semi annual reports are used for
problem identification, as a check on source operations and
maintenance, and for compliance determinations.
In the Administrator's judgement, VOC emissions from process units
cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated
to endanger public health or welfare. Therefore, New Source Performance
Standards have been promulgated for this source category as required
under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
The control of emissions of VOC from process units requires not
only the installation of properly designed equipment, but also the
proper operation and maintenance of that equipment so that emissions
can be minimized. VOC emissions from process units are the result of
equipment leaks. These standards rely on the maintenance of the
equipment and adequate monitoring.
To ensure compliance with these standards, adequate recordkeeping
and reporting is necessary. In the absence of such information
collection requirements, enforcement personnel would be unable to
determine whether the standards are being met on a continuous basis, as
required by the Clean Air Act and in accordance with any applicable
permit.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
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validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved 1993 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where
appropriate, the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions,
while being consistent with the concept of burden under the Paper
Reduction Act.
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be three
new affected facilities each year and that there was an average of 25
sources in existence at the start of the three years covered by the
ICR. For the new sources, it was estimated that it would take: three
person-hours to read the instructions (one hour per respondent), 24
person-hours to gather the information to write the initial reports (8
hours per respondent) and 86 person-hours (18 hours per respondent) to
conduct the initial performance tests (assuming that 60% of the tests
must be repeated). For all sources, it was estimated that it would
take: 480 person-hours (16 hours per respondent) to fill out the excess
emission reports, and 3,285 person-hours (109.5 hours per respondent)
to enter information for records of operating parameters (assuming a
source operates 365 days per year and that it takes 0.3 hours per
occurrence).
The annual average annual burden to industry over the past three
year period from recordkeeping and reporting requirements had been
estimated at 3,878 person-hours. The respondents costs was calculated
on the basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead. The average
annual burden to industry over the past three years was estimated to be
$118,085.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes
of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to
a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review
the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
NSPS Subpart HHH: Synthetic Fiber Production
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Subpart HHH, Standards of Performance for Synthetic Fiber Production.
These standards apply to solvent spun synthetic fiber process that
produces more than 500 megagrams of fiber per year and commenced
construction or reconstruction after November 23, 1982. These standards
do not apply to any facility that uses the reaction spinning process to
produce spandex fiber or the viscose process to produce rayon fiber.
This standard does not apply to modified sources.
Title: NSPS Subpart HHH, Standards of Performance for Synthetic
Fiber Production. OMB Control Number: 2060-0059, EPA #1156.
Expiration date: October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with Subpart HHH, New
Source Performance Standards for Synthetic Fiber Production. In the
Administrator's judgment, VOCs from synthetic fiber production plants
cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated
to endanger public health or welfare. Therefore, New Source Performance
Standards have been promulgated for this source category as required
under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
The control of emissions of VOCs requires not only the installation
of properly designed equipment, but also the proper operation and
maintenance of that equipment. These standards rely on the capture of
pollutants vented to a control device.
Owners or operators of synthetic fiber production plants subject to
NSPS Subpart HHH are required to make initial notifications for
construction, startup, and performance testing. They must also report
the results of a performance test, and demonstration of a continuous
monitoring system if applicable. After the initial recordkeeping and
reporting requirements, excess emission reports are required quarterly.
Semiannual reports are filed if no excess emissions.
Owners or operators 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 malfunction in the operation of
the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports and
records are required in general, of all sources subject to NSPS. NSPS
subpart HHH also requires semiannual reports of VOCs used, and reports
of excess fiber production.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were 25
sources currently subject to the standards. It is estimated that 1
additional source per year will become subject to the standard. The
current ICR estimates average annual burden to the industry to be 2325
person hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of
$14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current ICR also
estimates the average annual burden to the industry is $70,796.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR. Burden is
calculated as two hours for respondents to write the reports for:
notification of construction or reconstruction, notification of
physical or operational changes, notification of anticipated startup,
notification of actual startup, notification of initial performance
test, notification of demonstration of COM. Initial performance tests
are allocated 72 burden hours. It is assumed that 20% of all affected
facilities will have to repeat performance tests. These are all one
time only burdens.
The recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 15 minutes to enter
records of operating parameters. It is assumed that the plant will
operate 250
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days a year, therefore, this information will be recorded 250 times a
year. Sources which have excess emission are required to submit excess
emission reports. These reports are estimated to take 8 hours. It is
assumed that each facility will submit one quarterly report every other
year in addition to the semiannual reports. There is no additional
third party burden relevant to this ICR.
These estimates include the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NSPS Subpart III and NNN; Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry (SOCMI) Air Oxidation Unit Processes, and Distillation
Operations
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to the Standards of Performance of Volatile
Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the Synthetic Organic Chemical
Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) Air Oxidation Unit Processes, Subpart
III and Distillation Operations, Subpart NNN with the exceptions listed
in 40 CFR 60.660(c).
Title: NSPS for SOCMI Air Oxidation Unit Processes and Distillation
Operations, Subpart III and NNN, OMB number 2060-0197, expires August
31, 1996.
Abstract: This ICR contains recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR Part 60.610,
Subpart III, Standards of Performance for VOC Emissions from SOCMI Air
Oxidation Unit Processes and 40 CFR Part 60.660, Subpart NNN, Standards
of Performance for VOC from SOCMI Distillation Operations. This
information is used by the Agency to identify sources subject to the
standards and to insure that the best demonstrated technology is being
properly applied. The standards require periodic recordkeeping to
document process information relating to the sources' ability to meet
the requirements of the standard and to note the operation conditions
under which compliance was achieved.
In the Administrator's judgment, VOC emissions from SOCMI air
oxidation unit processes and distillation operations cause or
contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to
endanger public health or welfare. Therefore, NSPS were promulgated for
this source category.
Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make
the following one-time-only reports: notification of the date of
construction or reconstruction; notification of the anticipated and
actual dates of startup; notification of any physical or operational
change to an existing facility which may increase the regulated
pollutant emission rate; notification of the date of the initial
performance test; and the results of the initial performance test.
Owners or operators 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 required, in general, of all sources subject to NSPS.
In addition, owners/operators of affected facilities are required
to record periods of operation during which the performance boundaries
are exceeded, results of flare pilot flame monitoring, all periods of
operation of a boiler or process heater, and to continuously record the
indication of vent stream flow to the control device. Records of
startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions should be noted as they occur.
Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall
maintain a file of all of these records, and retain the file for at
least two years following the date of such measurements and records.
The reporting requirements for this industry currently include the
initial notifications listed, the initial performance test results, and
semiannual reports. Semiannual reports shall include the following: all
exceedances of parameter boundaries; all periods during which the vent
stream is diverted from the control device or has no flowrate; all
periods when the boiler or process heater was not operated; all periods
in which the pilot flame of the flare was absent; and any recalculation
of the TRE index value.
All reports are sent to the delegated State or local authority. In
the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are
sent directly to the EPA Regional Office. Notifications are used to
inform the Agency or delegated authority when a source becomes subject
to the standard. The reviewing authority may then inspect the source to
check if the pollution control devices are properly installed and
operated and the standard is being met. Performance test reports are
needed as these are the Agency's records of a source's initial
capability to comply with the emission standard, and note the operating
conditions under which compliance was achieved. The semiannual reports
are used for problem identification, as a check on source operation and
maintenance, and for compliance determinations.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved ICR. Where appropriate, the Agency identified
specific tasks and made assumptions, while being consistent with the
concept of burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The burden estimates for NSPS Subpart III:
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be 10 new
affected facilities each year and that there would be an annual average
of 75 affected facilities over each of the next three years covered by
the ICR. For new sources, it was estimated that it would take: 10
person hours to read the instructions, 600 person hours to conduct the
initial performance tests (assuming that 20% of the tests must be
repeated), and 70 person hours to gather the information and write the
initial reports. For all sources, it was estimated that it would take:
450 person hours to fill out semiannual reports and 6,305
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person hours to enter information for records of operating parameters.
The annual average burden to industry for the three-year period
covered by this ICR from recordkeeping and reporting requirements has
been estimated at 7,435 person hours. The respondents cost were
calculated on the basis of $21.00 per hour plus 110% overhead. The
total annual burden to industry is estimated at $327,884.
The burden estimates for NSPS Subpart NNN:
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be 236
new affected facilities each year and that there would be an annual
average of 1770 affected facilities over each of the next three years
covered by the ICR. For new sources, it was estimated that it would
take: 236 person hours to read the instructions, 16,992 person hours to
conduct the initial performance tests (assuming that 20% of the tests
must be repeated), and 1,625 person hours to gather the information and
write the initial reports. For all sources, it was estimated that it
would take: 10,620 person hours to fill out semiannual reports and
148,798 person hours to enter information for records of operating
parameters.
The annual average burden to industry for the three-year period
covered by this ICR from recordkeeping and reporting requirements has
been estimated at 178,271 person hours. The respondents cost were
calculated on the basis of $21.00 per hour plus 110% overhead. The
total annual burden to industry is estimated at $7,861,751.
Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. No additional third
party burden is associated with this ICR.
NSPS subparts KKK/LLL: Onshore Natural Gas Processing
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those onshore natural gas processing plants for which construction is
commenced after January 20, 1984. More specifically for Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions affected facilities include
compressors in VOC service or inlet gas service, and process units. For
sulfur dioxide (SO2), the affected facilities include each sweetening
unit.
Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural
Gas Processing Plants/ Equipment Leaks of VOC (Subpart KKK) and
Emissions of SO2 (Subpart LLL)--Reporting and Recordkeeping (EPA ICR
No. 1086.03; OMB No, 2060-0120). This is a request for extension of a
currently approved information collection.
Abstract: Owners or operators of onshore natural gas processing
units must provide EPA, or the delegated State regulatory authority
with the following one-time-only reports (specified in 40 CFR 60.7):
Notifications of the anticipated and actual date of start up,
notification of the date of construction or reconstruction,
notification of any physical or operational changes to an existing
facility which may increase the emission rate of any regulated air
pollutant. For large facilities subject to Subpart LLL facilities must
provide notification of the date upon which demonstration of the
continuous monitoring system performance commences, notification of the
date of the initial performance test, and results of the performance
test.
Owners and operators are also required to maintain records of the
occurrence and duration of any start up, shutdown, or malfunction in
the operation of an effected facility, or malfunction in the operation
of the air pollution control device, or any periods during which the
monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and
records are required in general of all sources subject to NSPS.
Facilities subject to Subpart KKK shall provide information on
leaks from pressure relief devices, the date the leak was detected,
repair method used and other pertinent details. Facilities subject to
Subpart LLL must provide information on excess emissions of SO2.
In addition to reporting and recordkeeping requirements, large
facilities subject to Subpart LLL must install, calibrate, maintain,
and operate a continuous monitoring system (CMS) to monitor SO2
and must notify EPA or the State regulatory authority of the date upon
which demonstration of the CMS performance commences. Owners or
operators must submit semiannual reports indicating whether compliance
was achieved, and their assessment of monitoring system performance
(specified in 40 CFR 60.7). The notifications and reports enable EPA or
the delegated State regulatory authority to determine that best
demonstration technology is installed and properly operated and
maintained and to schedule inspections.
To ensure compliance with these standards, the required records and
reports are necessary to enable the Administrator: (1) To identify new,
modified, or reconstructed sources subject to the standard; (2) to
ensure that the emission limits are being achieved; and (3) to ensure
that emission reduction systems are being operated and maintained
properly. In the absence of such information collection requirements,
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether standards
are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act
and in accordance with any applicable permit.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved 1993 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where
applicable, the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions,
while being consistent with the concept of burden under the Paper
Reduction Act.
The estimate was based on the assumption that there would be 32 new
effected facilities subject to Subpart KKK and Subpart LLL per year.
Approximately 236 sources are currently subject to these standards. The
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annual burden of reporting and recordkeeping requirements for
facilities subject to Subpart KKK and Subpart LLL are summarized by the
following information. The reporting requirements for Subpart KKK are
as follows: Read instructions (1 person-hour), Notification of
construction (2 person-hours), Notification of reconstruction (2
person-hours), Notification of physical or operational changes (8
person-hours), Notification of anticipated start-up (2 person-hours),
Semi-annual reports (70 person-hours) (For each plant one report is
required for all compressors and one each for the three process units
that each plant is assumed to have), Recalibrate monitors (4 person-
hours), Method 21 performance evaluation (2 person-hours). The
reporting requirements for Subpart LLL are as follows: Read
Instructions (1 person-hour), Initial performance test (734 person-
hours), Demonstration of CMS (350 person-hours), Repeat of performance
test (734 person-hours), Write report (notification) (10 person-hours),
Write report (excess emissions) (16 person-hours). The recordkeeping
requirements for Subpart KKK are as follows: Filing and maintaining
records (240 person-hours). The recordkeeping requirements for Subpart
LLL are as follows: Determining SO2 reduction efficiency (2
person-hours) (These facilities are not expected to undergo frequent
startup or shutdown), Develop record system (20 person-hours),
Gathering information for records of startup, shut-down, malfunction,
etc. (0.5 person-hours) (Plants with design operating capacities less
than 2 LT/D are required to determine, record and maintain a file of
their designed operating capacity), Gathering information for records
of all measurements and information required by standard (1.5 person-
hours), Gathering information for records of capacity data (2 person-
hours). Records must be kept for a period of two years from data
collection.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NESHAP Subpart E; Mercury
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those stationary sources which process mercury ore to recover mercury,
use mercury chlor-alkali cells to produce chlorine gas and alkali metal
hydroxide, and incinerate or dry wastewater treatment plant sludge.
Title: National Emission Standard for Mercury (Part 61, Subpart E),
Reporting and Recordkeeping
OMB Control No: 2060-0097.
Expiration Date: 08/31/96.
Abstract: The inhalation of metallic mercury vapors is believed to
cause central nervous system injury and kidney damage in humans.
Consequently, a national emission standard was developed for mercury
ore processing facilities, mercury chlor-alkali plants, and sludge
incineration and drying plants. This standard was designed to ensure
that emissions from these facilities do not cause ambient
concentrations of mercury to exceed the inhalation effects limit of 1
microgram per cubic meter. In order to ensure compliance with the
standards, adequate recordkeeping and reporting is necessary. This
information enables the Agency to: (1) Identify the sources subject to
the standard; (2) ensure initial compliance with emission limits; and
(3) verify continuous compliance with the standard. Specifically, the
rule requires an application for approval of construction, notification
of startup, and a notification and report of the initial emissions
test. In addition, estimates of new emission levels must be reported
whenever a change of operation is made that would potentially increase
emissions. Sludge incineration and drying plants must also perform,
maintain records of, and report annual emissions tests. Mercury-cell
chlor-alkali plants must conduct a performance test on the hydrogen and
end-box ventilation streams and simultaneously monitor certain control
device and/or process parameters.
In the absence of such information collection requirements,
enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether the
standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean
Air Act. Consequently, these information collection requirements are
mandatory, and the records required by this NESHAP must be retained by
the owner or operator for two years. In general, the required
information consists of emissions data and other information deemed not
to be private. However, any information submitted to the agency for
which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according
to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2,
Subpart B--Confidentiality of Business Information. An Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are
listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The average annual burden to industry over the
next three years from these recordkeeping and reporting requirements is
estimated at 37,068 person-hours. This is based on an estimated 298
respondents. The average annual burden for reporting only is projected
to be 3,864 hours, with an average of 1.25 reports submitted per
affected facility, and a burden of 10.5 hours per response. Sludge
incineration and drying plants are required to submit a report of their
annual emission tests, while mercury-cell chlor-alkali plants must
submit semi-annual reports and notifications of any exceedences of
monitored parameters. All facilities must keep hourly records of
operating parameters, and mercury-cell chlor-alkali plants must also
record any mercury leaks or spills on a daily basis.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
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NESHAP Subpart M; Asbestos
Affected entities: The standard regulates the demolition and
renovation of facilities; the disposal of asbestos waste; asbestos
milling, manufacturing, and fabricating; the use of asbestos on
roadways; asbestos waste conversion facilities; and the use of asbestos
insulation and sprayed-on materials.
Title: NESHAP Subpart M--National Emission Standard for Asbestos,
OMB No. 2060-0101, expires August 31, 1996.
Abstract: Owners or operators of the affected milling,
manufacturing fabricating, waste disposal, and waste conversion
facilities described must make the following one-time-only reports:
notification of the date of construction or reconstruction;
notification of the anticipated and actual dates of startup;
notification of any physical or operational change to an existing
facility which may increase the regulated pollutant emission rate.
Owners or operators 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.
Therefore, the recordkeeping requirements for the facilities
mentioned above consist of the occurrence and duration of any startup
and malfunction as described. They include the initial performance test
results including information necessary to determine the conditions of
the performance test, the performance test measurements and results,
including monitoring each potential source of asbestos emissions for
visible emissions to the outside air and inspecting air cleaning
devices to ensure proper operation. Records of startups, shutdowns, and
malfunctions should be noted as they occur. Any owner or operator
subject to the provisions of this subpart shall maintain a file of
these measurements for at least two years following the date of such
measurements, maintenance reports, and records. The reporting
requirements for this industry currently include the initial
notifications listed, the initial performance test results, and
quarterly reports of instances when visible emissions are observed at
any time during the quarter.
Owners or operators of demolitions and renovations must notify EPA
in advance of the initiation of any asbestos removal work. The notice
provides information on the dates of operation, the nature of the
removal operation, the quantity of asbestos, and controls to be used.
The reviewing authority may then inspect the source to ensure
compliance with the standard. Demolitions and renovations tend to be
short projects, and it is difficult at best to determine compliance
with the standard once the project has been completed. Therefore, it is
important that the delegated authority be renotified as necessary when
information in the original notification changes. Additionally, without
renotification, the Agency or delegated authority may needlessly
inspect a demolition or renovation site where the project has been
delayed. The demolition and renovation standard requires that a
representative (such as a foreman or management-level person) trained
in the provisions of the standard be present at the facility. Evidence
that the required training has been completed is required in order to
ensure compliance with the provision of the standard. The regulation
requires asbestos removal contractors that claim exemption from the
wetting provisions because of freezing temperatures to take temperature
readings throughout the day and record the information. The provisions
require that all containers of asbestos waste be labeled including the
name of the waste generator and the location of where the waste was
generated. Owners or operators of demolitions and renovations are
required to prepare and maintain, for at least two years, records of
waste shipment as to its destination, the quantity of waste, the date
of shipment, and to furnish a copy of the record to disposal site
owners or operators. The regulation also requires that generators of
asbestos waste attempt to reconcile instances in which a signed copy of
the waste shipment record is not received from the disposal site and
that the generator notify EPA if delivery to the disposal site cannot
be confirmed.
Owners or operators of waste disposal sites are required to
document all asbestos waste shipments that are received and send a copy
of each record back to the generator. A record of the location and
quantity of asbestos in the landfill is required as well as noting the
presence and location of asbestos in the landfill property deed.
Disposal site owners or operators have to report to EPA any
discrepancies between the amount of waste designated on the waste
shipment record and the amount actually received, as well as instances
of improperly contained waste. Disposal sites are required to maintain
records for at least two years. An owner or operator of an operation in
which asbestos-containing materials are spray-applied must notify EPA
in advance of the spraying operation. The notice provides information
on the name and address of the owner or operator, location of the
spraying operation, and procedure to be followed.
In the Administrator's judgement, asbestos emissions from the
demolition or renovation of asbestos-containing structures; the
disposal of asbestos waste; asbestos milling, manufacturing, and
fabricating; the use of asbestos on roadways; the use of asbestos
insulation and spray materials; and the conversion of asbestos-
containing waste material into nonasbestos material cause or contribute
to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public
health or welfare. Therefore, a NESHAP was promulgated under Section
112 of the Clean Air Act for this source category. The control of
emissions of asbestos from the regulated sources requires not only the
installation of properly designed equipment, but also the operation and
maintenance of that equipment and following specified work practices.
These standards rely on the capture and reduction of asbestos emissions
by air cleaning equipment and specified work practices. Effective
enforcement of the standard is particularly necessary in light of the
hazardous nature of asbestos. In order to ensure compliance with the
standards, adequate recordkeeping is necessary. In the absence of such
information, enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether
the standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the
Clean Air Act.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
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Burden Statement: The Agency computed the burden for each of the
recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for
the currently approved 1993 Information Collection Request (ICR). Where
appropriate the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions,
while being consistent with the concept of burden under the Paper
Reduction Act.
The estimate was based on the assumption that there was an average
of 83,500 sources of demolitions or renovations per year (completed by
approximately 7,000 contractors), and that 3,447 sources for milling,
manufacturing, fabricating and waste disposal were subject to the
standard. For demolitions and renovations, it was estimated that it
would take 7,000 person-hours (one hour per respondent) to read the
instructions, 304,500 person-hours (43.5 hours per respondent) to write
notifications (assuming that there are 120,240 renotifications at 0.25
person-hours per renotification) and excepted waste shipment record
reports, 49,420 person-hours (7.1 hours per respondent) to record
information and mark vehicles, and 81,951 person-hours (11.7 hours per
respondent assuming that one-third take refresher courses and that two-
thirds receive initial training) to train supervisors. For milling,
manufacturing, and fabricating, it was estimated that there was 430
respondents, and that it would take 430 person-hours (one hour per
respondent) to read the instructions, 45,709 person-hours (106.3 hours
per respondent)to record the information and mark vehicles, 1,333
person-hours (3.1 hours per respondent) to write the reports and
develop the record system. For waste disposal, it was estimated that
there were 3,017 respondents, and that it would take 3,017 person-hours
(one hour per respondent) to read the instructions, 68,626 person-hours
(22.75 hours per respondent) to create and gather the information, and
10,788 person-hours (3.6 hours per respondent) to write the reports.
The average annual burden to the industry over the past three year
period from recordkeeping and reporting requirements had been estimated
at 572,774 person-hours. The respondents costs were calculated on the
basis of $14.50 per hour plus 110 percent overhead. The average annual
burden to industry over the past three years was estimated to be
$17,440,968.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
NESHAP Subpart N; Inorganic Arsenic from Glass Manufacturing Plants
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Subpart N, Standard for Inorganic Arsenic
Emissions from Glass Manufacturing Plants.
Title: Subpart N, Standard for Inorganic Arsenic Emission from
Glass manufacturing Plants. OMB Control Number: 2060-0043, Expiration
date: July 31, 1996.
Abstract: The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP) for arsenic emissions from glass manufacturing
facilities were proposed on July 20, 1983 and promulgated on August 4,
1986 and amended to add an alternative test method on May 31, 1990.
Owners or operators of sources covered by these standards are
subject to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the
standards as well as those standards prescribed in the General
Provisions of the NESHAP.
Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make
the following one-time-only reports: application for approval of
construction or modification (new sources) or a source report (existing
sources or new sources with initial start-up preceding effective date
of standard); and notification of anticipated and actual dates of
start-up. Calculations estimating new emission levels must be reported
whenever a change of operation is made that would potentially increase
emissions. A detailed discussion of the requirements for each of the
above reports and the recordkeeping follows.
Owners or operators of any new source to which the standard applies
must submit an application for approval of construction. This
application must include the name and address of the applicant, the
location or proposed location of the source, and technical information
describing the source. The technical information should include the
proposed nature, size, design, operating design capacity, and method of
operation of the source, including a description of pollution control
equipment. The technical information should also include calculations
of emission estimates.
Any owner or operator of an affected source with an initial start-
up after the effective date of these standards must provide a
notification of anticipated and actual start-up dates. Deadlines for
these notifications are found at 40 CFR 61.09.
Sources subject to these standards are required to demonstrate
initial compliance through emission tests. In addition, a continuous
monitoring system for the measurement of the opacity of emissions from
any control device must be installed and operated. Records of
continuous emission monitoring (CEM) results and other data needed to
determine emission concentrations shall be maintained at the source and
made available for inspection for a minimum of two years.
A written report of each period for which emission rates exceeded
the emission limits is required semiannually. All reports are sent to
the delegated State or local authority. In the event that there is no
such delegated authority, the reports are sent directly to the EPA
Regional office. Applications and source reports are sent directly to
the EPA Regional office. Applications and source reports are used to
inform the Agency or delegated authority when a source becomes subject
to the standards, and the nature of that source. Notification of start-
up informs the reviewing authority at what date the source becomes
subject to the standards. The reviewing authority may then inspect the
source to check if the pollution control devices are properly installed
and operated.
Reports, including calculations estimating any subsequent emission
levels, are necessary to keep the Agency informed about the source's
activities in terms of hazardous air pollutant emissions.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
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(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: At the writing of the previous ICR there were
approximately 47 sources. No additional sources are expected to become
subject to the standard in the next three years. The current ICR
estimates average annual burden to the industry to be 6,769 person
hours. The respondent costs have been calculated on the basis of $14.50
per hour plus 110 percent overhead rate. The current ICR also estimates
the average annual burden to the industry is $206,116.
The following is a breakdown of burden used in the ICR: Owners and
operators of glass melting furnaces seeking to comply with the emission
limits in the standards (rather than the percent reduction
requirements) are required to calculate arsenic emissions every 6
months for both the preceding and forthcoming 12 month periods for each
arsenic containing glass type to be produced during those periods. This
calculation takes into account changes in production rates, types of
glass produced, and other factors that might affect the uncontrolled
arsenic emissions. It is estimated that 43 of the 47 sources will
calculate mass balance and calculate an emissions estimate. The current
ICR estimates that it will take 8 hours to calculate mass balance and 8
hours to estimate emissions. Both calculations will take place twice
per year. The standards require that the rates and factors used in the
calculation be recorded. It is estimated that it will take 40 hours to
record this information. Should these calculations reveal that the
standards were exceeded during the preceding 12-month period, the owner
or operator is required to report this fact to the Administrator. It is
estimated that 2 of the 47 sources will have excess emissions once per
year and that it will take 16 hours to prepare the report. This
notification allows the Administrator to determine when a furnace has
emitted arsenic into the atmosphere in excess of the level prescribed
by the standards and to see that remedial action is taken.
In certain instances, such as periods during which maintenance of
the control device is performed, the owner or operator of a facility
may apply to the Administrator for approval to bypass the control
device for a limited period of time. This application not only informs
the Administrator of the owner or operator's intent to bypass the
control device, but also allows the Administrator to determine whether
the reasons for the bypass are adequate and whether steps are being
taken to minimize emissions during the bypass period. It is estimated
that 4 of the 47 sources will apply for a bypass waiver once per year
and it will take 6 hours to prepare the application.
These estimates include the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
MACT NESHAP Subpart L: Coke Oven Batteries
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those owners or operators of new and existing by-product and non-
recovery coke oven batteries.
Title: National Emission Standards for Coke Oven Batteries, Part
63, Subpart L; OMB No. 2060-0253; EPA No. 1362.03; expiration date:
October 30, 1996.
Abstract: The owners of new and existing coke oven batteries are
require to daily monitored coke oven emissions values by a certified
observer for each emission point and calculate the 30-run rolling
average. All respondents shall prepare a startup, shutdown, and
malfunction plan and a coke oven emission control work practice plan.
The work practice procedures in the plan (including associated
recordkeeping requirements) would be triggered by exceedances of an
applicable visible emission limitation for a regulated emission point.
If a malfunction occurred, respondents must notify the enforcement
agency and follow up with a written report. A report also would be
required if coke oven gas were vented through a bypass/bleeder stack
and not flared as required under the rule.
All respondents would be required to submit one-time notifications
to elect a compliance track and to certify initial compliance. If
applicable, respondents also would submit one-time notifications or
requests for (1) constructing a new, brownfield, or padup rebuild by-
product coke oven battery using a new recovery technology; (2)
restarting a cold-idle battery shutdown prior to November 15, 1990; (3)
obtaining an exemption from control requirements for bypass/bleeder
stacks by committing to permanent closure of a battery or using an
equivalent alternative control system for the stacks; and (4) obtaining
an alternative standard for coke oven doors on a battery equipped with
a shed. Respondents also would submit initial and semiannual compliance
certifications, maintain specified records, and provide copies of
records and reports upon request to the authorized union
representative.
Records and reports are necessary to enable the Administrator to
identify new, modified, or reconstructed sources subject to the
standards (and for batteries on the deferral route, which standards
would apply) and to ensure that the emission limitations, work practice
requirements, and other provisions of the national emission standards
are being implemented and achieved.
The information and data will be used by EPA and states to: (1)
identify batteries subject to the standards; (2) ensure that MACT and
LAER are properly applied; and (3) ensure that daily monitoring and
work practice requirements are implemented as required. Effective
enforcement of the standard is particularly necessary in light of the
hazardous nature of coke oven emissions.
Based on recorded and reported information, EPA and states can
identify compliance problems and what records or processes should be
inspected at the plant. The records the plants would maintain would
help indicate whether plants are in compliance with the standard,
reveal misunderstanding about how the standard is to be implemented,
and indicate to EPA whether plant personnel are operating and
maintaining their process equipment properly.
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements on the part of the
respondent are mandatory, required under Sections 112 and 114 of the
Clean Air Act as amended. All information submitted to the Agency for
which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according
to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2,
Subpart B--Confidentiality of Business Information (See 40 CFR 2; 41 FR
36902, September 1, 1976; amended by 43 FR 39999, September 8, 1978; 43
FR 42251, September 28, 1978; 44 FR 17674, March 23, 1979).
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to
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respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations
are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: The total annual hours were estimated to be
73,825 and the recordkeeping and reporting burden was estimated to
average 2,461 hours per respondent per year. The total annual cost was
estimated to average $2,519, 102 based on 30 respondents (29 by-product
plants with a total of 82 batteries and 1 non-recovery plant). Costs
were based on the following hourly rates: technical at $35, management
at $51, and clerical at $16.
This analysis was based on monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping
requirements that would be implement by all plants with existing and
new coke oven batteries. The following activities were addressed in
calculating the respondent burden: work practice plan; startup,
shutdown, malfunction plan; monitoring by certified observer;
certification program; monitor of oven pressure; work practices
procedures; notifications and written reports required (see discussion
that follows for assumptions); information gathering and recording; and
training. We made several assumptions for both by-product plants and
non-recovery plants in calculating the burden associated with this
regulation, as described below.
By-product plants are required to have daily performance tests for
each emission point on each battery conducted by a certified observer
provided by the state. Therefore, respondent will reimburse the State
through permit fees for all costs associated with daily inspections
using the formula provided in the standard. Other indirect costs
attributable to respondents would include the cost of observer
certification. It was assumed in this analysis that of the 29 by-
product plants only 10% would be required to implement the work
practice procedures, specified in the work practice plan, which is
require following the second independent exceedance of an applicable
visible emission limitation for an emission point. It was also assumed
in the analysis that 10% of the 29 plants would experience a venting
episode where emissions are released through bypass/bleeder stacks
without flaring and, therefore, require to submit a notification and
written report to EPA.
Non-recovery plants are not required to use a certified observer to
monitor the oven pressure to control emissions from coke oven doors.
They are subject to work practices for charging operation for which
they need to keep records.
Other general assumptions made in the burden estimate analysis
include: (1) one plant per year will submit a notification for
construction or reconstruction, use of new recovery technology, and
startup of cold-idle batteries; (2) enforcement agency will receive six
requests for an alternative door standard; (3) two plants would
permanently close batteries and would be require to submit a
notification; (4) all plants will submit initial compliance
certifications, semiannual compliance certifications, and a
notification as to election of a compliance track; (5) all plants would
install flares; (6) no requests for an alternative control system would
be submitted to the enforcement agency; and (7) 2 of the 30 existing
plants may experience malfunction and, therefore are require to submit
a notification and a written report to the enforcement agency.
This burden considered the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
MACT Subpart M; PCE Dry Cleaning Facilities
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which are subject to NESHAP Subpart M, owners or operators of dry
cleaning facilities using perchlorethylene (PCE) as a solvent.
Title: NESHAP Subpart M, Dry Cleaning Facilities/Perchloroethylene
(PCE), OMB number 2060-0234, expires October 31, 1996.
Abstract: The information collected is needed to determine which
sources are subject to the regulation and whether these sources are in
compliance with the standards. EPA is required under Section 112(d) of
the Clean Air Act (Act) to regulate emissions of 189 hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act. One of these
pollutants, PCE, is emitted from dry cleaning facilities. In the
Administrator's judgment, PCE emitted from dry cleaning facilities
causes, or contributes significantly, to air pollution that may
reasonably be anticipated to endanger pubic health. Consequently,
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for
this source category have been developed. Certain records and reports
are necessary to enable the Administrator to identify sources subject
to the standards and to ensure that the standard, which is based on
maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally available
control technology (GACT), is being achieved. The Agency will use the
information to identify sources subject to the standards to ensure that
MACT or GACT is being properly applied, monitoring is being conducted
on a weekly basis to ensure that the emission control devices are being
properly operated and maintained on a continuous basis to reduce vented
PCE emissions, and leak detection and repair are being conducted on a
weekly basis to reduce fugitive PCE emissions.
The records and reports are necessary to enable the EPA to identify
facilities that may not be in compliance with the standard. Based on
reported information, the EPA can decide which facilities should be
inspected/receive compliance assistance, and what records or processes
should be inspected at these facilities. The records that the
facilities maintain would indicate to the EPA whether they are
operating and maintaining equipment properly to control vented
emissions and whether transfer emissions and other fugitive emissions
are being properly controlled. To minimize the burden, much of the
information the Agency needs to determine compliance would be recorded
and retained on site at the facility. Such information would be
reviewed by enforcement/compliance assistance personnel during an
inspection and would not need to be routinely reported to the EPA.
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The recordkeeping and reporting requirements under Subpart M are
mandatory under 40 CFR 63.324. These requirements are as follows:
5-year retention of records (40 CFR 63.324(d))
Records of solvent purchase per month (40 CFR 63.324(d)(1))
Records of calculation and result of yearly PCE consumption (40 CFR
63.324(d)(2))
Records of weekly or biweekly inspections (40 CFR 63.324(d)(3))
Records of dates of repair or purchase orders (40 CFR 63.324(d)(4))
Records of monitoring (40 CFR 64.324(d) (5) and (6))
Initial report requirements (all) (40 CFR 63.324.(a))
Report on compliance (40 CFR 63.324(b))
Report on facility status change to a major source (40 CFR 63.324(c))
Report on exceedance of low solvent consumption exemption level (40 CFR
63.324(c))
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: Since the dry cleaning industry is considered to
be comprised primarily of small businesses, the EPA took special steps
to ensure that the burdens imposed on small businesses were reasonable.
Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by
persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide
information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed
to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. No additional
third-party burden is associated with this ICR.
The individual burdens for each of the recordkeeping and reporting
requirements applicable to the industry are consistent with the concept
of burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The annual burden
estimates for reporting and recordkeeping for an average respondent are
derived from estimates based on the EPA's experience with other
standards, and from discussions with industry representatives.
The previous ICR estimated the total annual burden to industry to
be $10,131,466. This was based on total annual burden of 1,282,577
person hours for all respondents. For an average dry cleaning facility,
the total annual hours were 70 and the total cost was $563. Costs were
determined based on management hours at $23.00/hr and employee hours at
$7.60/hour. In the current ICR, labor costs are assumed to be $21.00/
hour x 110% overhead, or approximately $41.00/hour.
In addition, this estimate was based on the assumption that there
will be 2,571 new affected facilities each year, but that the overall
number of facilities will remain constant as the new owners will take
over old existing facilities.
In estimating the burden associated with reporting requirements,
the following activities were taken into account: reading the
instructions, gathering information and writing the report. There are
four types of possible reports including: the initial report, solvent
consumption report, compliance method report, and report in exceeding
the consumption cutoff. Only new sources will have to comply with the
reporting requirements. For new sources, it is estimated that it would
take an average total of 1 person hour to read the instructions, 4
person hours to gather information for reports. It is estimated that it
would take new sources 4.25 person hours to write the required reports.
It is estimated that there would be 1 occurrence per respondent per
year for each of the above listed reporting burdens. The total cost for
new sources of complying with the reporting requirements is $21,211.00.
The recordkeeping requirements include the following activities:
reading instructions, planning activities, developing a record system,
entering the information, and training personnel. Records must be kept
on solvent consumption, weekly inspections and biweekly inspections,
including leak detection efforts. Only new facilities will have to plan
activities and develop a record system. It is estimated that it will
take each new source 4 person hours the first year they are in
operation to plan activities and develop a record system. It is
estimated that it will take new and existing sources 866 person hours
per year to complete the other recordkeeping requirements. It is
estimated that, for each of the 2,571 new sources, there will be 1
occurrence of planning activities their first year in operation and 3
occurrences of developing a record system that first year. For the
2,571 new sources and the 22,519 existing sources, there will be a
total of 78 occurrences per respondent per year of leak detection/
repair. There will be 90 total occurrences of entering information in
records and 2 occurrences of training personnel per respondent per
year. The total cost to new sources of complying with the recordkeeping
requirements is $61,644.00. The total cost to all existing sources to
comply with the record keeping requirements is $19,501,454.00.
Therefore, the total annual cost of complying with the recordkeeping
requirements for all sources is $19,563,098.00.
Wood Preserving Containing Arsenic
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those that treat wood with preservative formulations containing
arsenic. The Standard Industrial Code for the wood preserving industry
is 2491.
Title: Wood Preservatives--Submission of Information Regarding
Arsenic Exposure Levels in Wood Treatment Plants.
Abstract: This information collection provides wood treaters that
use arsenic formulations a way of exempting themselves from the FIFRA
pesticide label requirements, which dictate that all applicators of the
product wear NIOSH-approved respirators. This opportunity for
facilities to exempt themselves from the respirator requirements is
called the Permissible Exposure Limit Monitoring Program (PEL) and it
is incorporated in the final settlement of the ``Notice of Intent To
Cancel Registrations of Pesticide Products Containing Creosote,
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Pentachlorophenol (Including Its Salts) and Inorganic Arsenic'' which
is published in the July 1984 Federal Register, Vol. 49, No. 136, p.
28674. Facilities that choose to participate in the voluntary PEL can
do the following to exempt themselves from the respirator requirements.
First, the facility needs to conduct air monitoring for air-borne
arsenic. Facilities that have air-borne arsenic levels that are higher
than the permissible exposure limit would have to continue to require
plant personnel to wear respirators. If a facility's air-borne arsenic
levels are below the permissible exposure limit they are no longer
required to wear respirators. Depending on how close the levels are to
the permissible exposure limit, the facility is required to retest
periodically or fill out a checklist, which indicates if arsenic
exposure levels are likely to increase due to changes in the facility's
industrial process.
Participating facilities must submit the air monitoring test
results to EPA or if arsenic levels are low and testing is not required
then they can simply fill out the checklist and submit it to EPA. All
submissions must certify that the information provided is accurate.
EPA uses the certification and air monitoring data to determine if
the wood preserving facility is complying with the air-borne arsenic
levels set by the cancellation order, which was set to ensure that
plant personnel are not exposed to levels of arsenic that pose an
unacceptably high health risk. This data will also be used to monitor
which wood preserving facilities are participating in the PEL program
and thus could be exempt from the pesticide label requirement to wear a
respirator. Because the information that is submitted to EPA would not
be confidential business information the submittals from the facilities
will not be handled as such.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9.
The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Burden Statement: This information collection assumes that of the
estimated 300 wood preserving plants that use arsenic formulation, 200
of these participate in the PEL program. The majority of the
participants, 150, have conducted monitoring in the past that has
demonstrated that arsenic levels are well below the permissible
exposure level. These facilities that are not required to test are
required to simply fill out and submit the 6 question PEL checklist,
which asks if the facility has changed their process and in doing so
may have increased the levels of air-borne arsenic. These 150 plants
will spend .75 hours on each submittal at a cost of $14.95 per hour in
wages and 110% in overhead for a total cost of $30.45 per hour. Thus
each facility will spend $22.84 for the annual submission.
Collectively, the 150 plants will spend $3,426 on filling out and
submitting the checklist.
EPA estimates that each of the approximately 50 plants that are
required to monitor during a given year will spend 17.5 hours on
preparing and conducting the tests. When calculating cost EPA assumes
an hourly wage of $14.95 with 110% added as overhead for a total hourly
cost of $30.45. Thus, a single facility will spend approximately $532
on each test. Collectively, the 50 plants that conduct monitoring will
spend $26,644 on monitoring. The total cost for monitoring and
submittal costs is $30,070.
This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions;
develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing
information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously
applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete
and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
Dated: March 5, 1996.
Elaine Stanley,
Director, Office of Compliance.
[FR Doc. 96-7279 Filed 3-25-96; 8:45 am]
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