[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56100-56101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27819]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7099-4]


Agency Information Collection Request Activities: Proposed 
Collection and Comment Request for the Outer Continental Shelf Air 
Regulation

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 continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Outer Continental Shelf 
Air Regulations, ICR number 1601.04, and OMB Control Number 2060.0250, 
expiration date: March 31, 2001. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for 
review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of 
the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 7, 2002.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the supporting statement may be obtained from the 
Ozone Policy and Strategies Group, Air Quality Strategies and Standards 
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-15, Research 
Triangle Park NC 27711 or is available electronically at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg under ``Search OAR P&G,'' type in Outer 
Continental Shelf Air Regulations.
    Comments must be mailed to David Sanders, Ozone Policy and 
Strategies Group, Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division, C539-
02, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   
    David Sanders, telephone: (919) 541-3356, Facsimile: (919) 541-
0824; E-Mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   
    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
all outer continental shelf sources except those located in the Gulf of 
Mexico west of 87.5 degrees longitude (near the border of Florida and 
Alabama). For sources located within 25 miles of States' seaward 
boundaries, the requirements are the same as those that would be 
applicable if the source were located in the corresponding onshore area 
(COA). In States affected by this rule, State boundaries extend three 
miles from the coastline, except off the coast of the Florida 
Panhandle, where that State's boundary extends three leagues (about 
nine miles) from the coastline.
    Title: Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations, EPA ICR Number 
1601.04 and OMB Control Number 2060.0250, expiration date: September 
30, 2001.
    Abstract: Sources located beyond 25 miles of States' boundaries are 
subject to Federal requirements (implemented and enforced solely by 
EPA) for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source 
Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emissions Standards for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants Standards (NESHAPS), the Federal operating 
permit program, and the enhanced compliance and monitoring regulations. 
Before any agency, department, or instrumentality of the Federal 
government engages in, supports in any way, provides financial 
assistance for, licenses, permits, approves any activity, that agency 
has the affirmative responsibility to ensure that such action conforms 
to the State implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and 
maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). 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 and 48 CFR chapter 15. Section 176(c) of 
the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) requires that all Federal 
actions conform with the SIPs to attain and maintain the NAAQS. 
Depending on the type of action, the Federal entities either collect 
the information themselves, hire consultants to collect the information 
or require applicants/sponsors of the Federal action to provide the 
information.
    The type and quantity of information required will depend on the 
circumstances surrounding the action. First, the entity must make an 
applicability determination. If the source is located within 25 miles 
of the States' seaward boundaries as established in the regulations, 
the requirements are the same as those that would be applicable if the 
source were located in the COA. State and local air pollution control 
agencies are usually requested to provide information concerning 
regulation of offshore sources and are provided opportunities to 
comment on the proposed determinations. The public is also provided an 
opportunity to comment on the proposed determinations.
    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

Total Industry Respondent Burden and Costs

    The estimated industry respondent burden for total labor hours and 
costs associated with one-time/periodic activities are estimated to be 
50,227 hours and $2,344,786, respectively. Total labor hours and costs 
associated with annual activities are estimated to be 48,924 hours and 
$2,256,547, respectively. Total industry respondent costs annualized 
over the 3-year time period are estimated to be $1,864,428 per year.

Total State and Local Agency Burden and Costs

    The estimated State and local agency burden for total labor hours 
and costs associated with one-time/periodic activities are estimated to 
be 1,868 hours and $66,704, respectively. Total labor hours and costs 
associated with annual activities for that time period are estimated to 
be 10,458 hours and $373,376, respectively. Total costs annualized over 
the 3-year time period are estimated to be $166,400 per year.

Total EPA Burden and Costs

    The estimated EPA burden for total labor hours and costs associated 
with one-time-only activities are estimated to be 9,038 hours and 
$322,657, respectively. Total labor hours and costs associated with 
annual activities are estimated to be 3,304 hours and $117,953, 
respectively. Total costs annualized over the 3-year time period are 
estimated to be $185,954 per year.
    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.

    Dated: October 25, 2001.
Lydia Wegman,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
[FR Doc. 01-27819 Filed 11-5-01; 8:45 am]
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