[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 212 (Monday, November 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62289-62295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27555]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7582-1; Docket ID Numbers: OECA-2003-0138 to OECA-2003-0146]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments on 
Nine Proposed Information Collection Requests (ICRs)

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 document announces that EPA is planning to submit the 
following nine existing, approved,

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continuing Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for the purpose of renewing the ICRs. 
Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is 
soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collections 
as described at the beginning of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 2, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or 
through hand delivery/courier service. Follow the detailed instructions 
as provided under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Section I.B.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The contact individual for each ICR is 
listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Section II.C.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. How Can I Get Copies of the ICR Supporting Statement and Other 
Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established official public dockets for these 
ICRs as follows:
    (1) NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart GG), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0146.
    (2) Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, 
Surface Impoundments and Containers (40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC, and 
40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC), Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0142.
    (3) NSPS for Stationary Gas Turbines (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG), 
Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0143.
    (4) NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery 
Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L), Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0144;
    (5) NSPS for VOC Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater 
Systems (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQQ, Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0145.
    (6) NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C), Docket ID 
Number OECA-2003-0138.
    (7) NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (40 CFR Part 63, 
Subpart LL), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0139.
    (8) NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart W), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0140.
    (9) NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plants (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart O), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0141.
    The official public docket for each ICR consists of the documents 
specifically referenced in the ICR, any public comments received, and 
other information related to each ICR. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. The official public docket for each ICR is the collection 
of materials that is available for public viewing at the Enforcement 
and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, 
and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and 
Information Center Docket is (202) 566-1514.
    2. Electronic Access. You may access this document electronically 
through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' listings at 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the 
index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to 
access those documents in the public docket that are available 
electronically. After entering the system, select ``search,'' then key 
in the docket identification number.
    Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. 
Information claimed as CBI, and other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public 
docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic 
public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be 
placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in 
printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent 
feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in 
EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the 
index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the 
document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. 
Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you 
may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through 
the docket facility identified in Section I.A.1. EPA intends to work 
toward providing electronic access to all of the publicly available 
docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket.
    For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is 
that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, 
will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public 
docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment 
contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment 
containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that 
material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's 
electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the 
copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket.
    Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or 
delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public 
docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the Docket will 
be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where 
practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph 
will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief 
description written by the docket staff.
    For additional information about EPA's electronic public docket, 
visit EPA Dockets online or see 67 FR 38102, May 31, 2002.

B. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand 
delivery/courier service. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the 
appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the 
first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are 
submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after 
the close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not 
required to consider late comments in formulating a final decision. If 
you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by 
statute, please follow the instructions in Section I.C. Do not use EPA 
Dockets or e-mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute.
    1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as 
prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing 
address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body 
of your comment. Include this contact information on the outside of any 
disk or CD-ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the 
disk or CD-ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the 
submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you

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in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or 
needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's 
policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or 
contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included 
as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, 
and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot 
read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you 
for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment.
    i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to 
submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for 
receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. To 
access EPA's electronic public docket from the EPA Internet Home Page, 
select ``Information Sources,'' ``Dockets,'' and ``EPA Dockets.'' After 
entering the system, select ``search,'' and then key in Docket ID 
Number. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA 
will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact 
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
    ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to 
[email protected]. Provide the Docket ID Number when submitting your 
comments. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail 
system is not an ``anonymous access'' system. If you send an e-mail 
comment directly to the Docket without going through EPA's electronic 
public docket, EPA's e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail 
address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-
mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the 
official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public 
docket.
    iii. Disk or CD-ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD-ROM 
that you mail to the mailing address identified in Section I.A.1. These 
electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file 
format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
    2. By Mail. Send your comments to the EPA Docket Center using the 
address provided in Section I.A.1.; Attention: Docket ID Number 
(provide number).
    3. By Hand Delivery or Courier Service. Deliver your comments to 
address provided in Section I.A.1; Attention: Docket ID Number (provide 
number). Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal 
hours of operation as identified in Section I.A.1.

C. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency?

    Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI 
electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. 
Send or deliver information identified as CBI only to the contact 
individuals listed in Section II.C.; Attention: Docket ID Number 
(provide number). You may claim information that you submit to EPA as 
CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. If you 
submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as 
CBI, and then identify within the disk or CD ROM the specific 
information that is CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed 
except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR Part 2.
    In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes 
any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not 
contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion 
in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit 
the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside 
of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information 
not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's 
electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any 
questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult 
the person identified under the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.

D. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your 
comments:
    (1) Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    (2) Describe any assumptions that you used.
    (3) Provide any technical information and/or data you used that 
support your views.
    (4) If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you 
arrived at your estimate.
    (5) Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    (6) Offer alternatives.
    (7) Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.
    (8) To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate 
docket identification number in the subject line on the first page of 
your response. It would also be helpful if you provided the name, date, 
and Federal Register citation related to your comments.

E. In What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically 
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burdens 
of the proposed collections of information.
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected.
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
    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.

II. ICRs To Be Renewed

A. For All ICRs

    An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the Agency's 
information collections are displayed at 40 CFR Part 9.
    These information collection requirements are mandatory. The 
records required by New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) must be 
retained by the owner or operator for at least two years, the records 
required by

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the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 
must be retained by the owner or operator for at least five years, and 
the records required by the air emission standards at 40 CFR Part 264, 
Subpart CC, and 40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC, must be retained by the 
owner for three years. In general, the required information consists of 
emissions data and other information deemed not to be private.
    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.
    The Agency computed the burden for each of the recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements applicable to the industry for the currently 
approved ICRs listed in this notice. Where applicable, the Agency 
identified specific tasks and made assumptions, while being consistent 
with the concept of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

B. List of ICRs To Be Submitted

    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 nine existing, approved, continuing ICRs to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB):
    (1) NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart GG); Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0146; EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1687.06; OMB Control Number 2060-0314; 
expiration date May 31, 2004.
    (2) Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, 
Surface Impoundments and Containers (40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC, and 
40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC); Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0142; EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1593.06; OMB Control Number 2060-0318; 
expiration date July 31, 2004.
    (3) NSPS Standard of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines (40 
CFR Part 60, Subpart GG); Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0143; EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1071.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0028; 
expiration date July 31, 2004.
    (4) NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery 
Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L); Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0144; 
EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1080.11; OMB Control Number 2060-0185; 
expiration date August 31, 2004.
    (5) NSPS for VOC Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater 
Systems (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQQ); Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0145; 
EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1136.07; OMB Control Number 2060-0172; 
expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (6) NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C), Docket ID 
Number OECA-2003-0138; EPA Preliminary ICR Number 0193.08; OMB Control 
Number 2060-0092; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (7) NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (40 CFR Part 63, 
Subpart LL), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0139; EPA Preliminary ICR 
Number 1767.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0360; expiration date September 
30, 2004.
    (8) NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart W), Docket ID Number OECA 2003-0140; EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1681.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0290; 
expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (9) NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plants (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart O), Docket ID Number OECA-2003-0141; EPA Preliminary ICR Number 
1063.09; OMB Control Number 2060-0035; expiration date September 30, 
2004.

C. Contact Individuals for ICRs

    (1) NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart GG); Leonard Lazarus of the Office of Compliance 
at (202) 564-6369 or via E-mail at [email protected]; EPA ICR 
Number 1687.06; OMB Control Number 2060-0314; expiration date May 31, 
2004.
    (2) Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, 
Surface Impoundments and Containers (40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC, and 
40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC); Dan Chadwick of the Office of Compliance 
at (202) 564-7054, or via E-mail at [email protected]; EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 1593.06; OMB Control Number 2060-0318; 
expiration date July 31, 2004.
    (3) NSPS for Stationary Gas Turbines (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG); 
Rafael Sanchez of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-7028, or via E-
mail at [email protected]; EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1071.08; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0028; expiration date July 31, 2004.
    (4) NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery 
Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L); Rafael Sanchez of the Office of 
Compliance at (202) 564-7028, or via E-mail at [email protected]; 
EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1080.11; OMB Control Number 2060-0185; 
expiration date August 31, 2004.
    (5) NSPS for VOC Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater 
Systems (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQQ); Dan Chadwick of the Office of 
Compliance at (202) 564-7054, or via E-mail at [email protected]; 
EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1136.07; OMB Control Number 2060-0172; 
expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (6) NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C); Learia 
Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-4113 or via E-mail at 
[email protected]; EPA ICR Number 0193.08; OMB Control Number 
2060-0092; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (7) NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (40 CFR Part 63, 
Subpart LL); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-
4113 or via E-mail at [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1767.04; 
OMB Control Number 2060-0360; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    (8) NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart W); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at 
(202) 564-4113 or via E-mail at [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 
1681.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0290; expiration date September 30, 
2004.
    (9) NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plants (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart O); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at (202) 564-
4113 or via E-mail at [email protected]; EPA ICR Number 1063.09; 
OMB Control Number 2060-0035; expiration date September 30, 2004.

D. Information for Individual ICRs

    (1) NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart GG), EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1687.06, OMB 
Control Number 2060-0314, expiration date May 31, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
owners and operators of aerospace manufacturing or rework facilities.
    Abstract: The respondents are owners or operators of aerospace 
manufacturing and rework facilities. Operations covered include: 
Cleaning, primer and top coat application, depainting, chemical milling 
maskant application, handling and storage of waste. 40 CFR Part 63 
Subpart GG, was promulgated on September 1, 1996.
    Affected facilities must comply with the recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements at 40 CFR Part 63, General Provisions, 
including: Initial notifications; performance tests; and startup, 
shutdown, and malfunction

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reports. In addition, semiannual reports are required for cleaning 
operations, primer and topcoat application operations, depainting 
operations, and chemical milling maskant application operations 
primarily involve periods of noncompliance. Annual reports are also 
required for primer and topcoat application operations and depainting 
operations, and for operations occurring outside the specified limits.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 2,869 with 
16,402 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 3,737,400 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported six times per year and 
228 hours were spent preparing each response. Total estimated annual 
reporting and recordkeeping cost burden was $561,000 of which the 
annualized capital/startup costs were $240,000, and the operation and 
maintenance costs were $321,000.
    (2) Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, 
Surface Impoundments and Containers (40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC, and 
40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1593.06; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0318; expiration date July 31, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
owners and operators of facilities that treat, store or dispose of 
hazardous waste in tanks, surface impoundments and containers.
    Abstract: The Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface 
Impoundments and Containers at 40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC and 40 CFR 
Part 265, Subpart CC were proposed on July 22, 1991 (56 FR 33491), and 
promulgated on December 6, 1994 (59 FR 62896). Amendments to this 
Subpart were added on November 25, 1996 (61 FR 59931).
    Records must be kept of tank, surface impoundment and container 
inspections and an annual report is required. The information 
collection is needed by the Agency to determine: (a) Whether a 
hazardous waste contains sufficiently low concentrations of volatile 
organics to allow the waste to be managed in a tank, surface 
impoundment, or container without the use of emission controls, and (b) 
for units requiring emission controls, whether the controls are being 
properly operated and maintained.
    The data collected by the affected facility is retained at the 
facility for a minimum of three years.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 6,318 with 
6,318 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 672,640 
hours. Each respondent reported once per year and 106 hours were spent 
preparing each response. The annual reporting and recordkeeping cost 
burden was $1,460,000 for capital/startup expenses. There were no 
annual operation and maintenance expenses.
    (3) NSPS Standard of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines (40 
CFR Part 60, Subpart GG); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1071.08; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0028; expiration date July 31, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
owners and operators of stationary gas turbines with heat input at peak 
load equal or greater than 10.7 gigajoules per hour.
    Abstract: The NSPS for Stationary Gas Turbines (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart GG) was promulgated on September 10, 1979. These standards 
require initial notification, performance tests, and periodic reports. 
In addition, owners or operators are 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. Owners and operators of stationary 
gas turbines subject to the standard must submit a one-time-only 
notification of construction/reconstruction, anticipated and actual 
startup date, initial performance test date, physical or operational 
changes, and demonstration of a continuous monitoring system. Owners 
and operators also must provide a report on initial performance test 
results, monitoring results and excess emissions. Records must be 
maintained of startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, periods when the 
continuous monitoring system is inoperative, sulfur and nitrogen 
content of the fuel, fuel-to-water ratio, and rate of fuel consumption.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 775 with 
1,650 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 93,439 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported two times per year and 
57 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were 
prepared semiannually. There were no capital/startup costs or operation 
and maintenance costs associated with continuous emission monitoring in 
the previous ICR.
    (4) NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery 
Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1080.11; 
OMB Control Number 2060-0185; expiration date August 31, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
owners or operators of coke by-product recovery plants.
    Abstract: The NESHAP Standard for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-
Product Recovery Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L) was promulgated 
September 14, 1989, and revised on September 19, 1991, to allow the use 
of carbon absorbers and vapor incinerators as alternative means of 
complying with the standards for process vessels, storage tanks and 
tar-intercepting sumps. The use of carbon absorbers and vapor 
incinerators instead of gas blanketing, the control technology on which 
the original standards were based, is now optional.
    The General Provisions at 40 CFR Part 61 are applicable to storage 
vessels and include notification of construction or reconstruction, 
initial source report, notification of physical/operational changes, 
and notification of the anticipated and actual startup dates. The 
initial source report is the only report that was required from 
existing sources. Owners or operators of vessels equipped with the 
specified controls are required to submit, along with the notifications 
required by the General Provisions, a report that describes the control 
equipment used to comply with the standard. Owners or operators of the 
affected facilities described must also make the following one-time-
only reports: Notification of construction or modification; 
notification of the anticipated and actual dates of startup; initial 
compliance reports; notification of emission tests; report following an 
emission test; and notification of a monitoring system performance 
test. In addition, sources are 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 any NESHAP.
    Reporting requirements specific to benzene coke by-product recovery 
plants include a semiannual report by affected facilities. The 
semiannual reports include results of leak monitoring and performance 
tests. Respondents also are required to submit semiannual reports of 
measurements for sources subject to a no detectable emissions limit and 
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summarizing the results of the leak detection and repair programs 
implemented at the plant. One report would incorporate information for 
both process equipment and fugitive sources.
    Recordkeeping and reporting requirements specific to benzene coke 
by-product recovery plants for leak detection and repair of fugitive 
emission sources are those provisions specified under 40 CFR 61, 
Subpart V. The collections under Subpart V for equipment leaks were 
approved by OMB under the ICR at OMB Control Number 2060-0068. The only 
difference in the equipment leak requirements of Subpart V and this 
standard relates to the exhausters. Exhausters are subject to quarterly 
monitoring requirements. However, quarterly monitoring is not required 
if the exhauster is equipped with a seal system that has a barrier 
fluid, the exhauster seal is loaded and vented to a control device, or 
a leakless exhauster is used. Exhausters are subject to the same 
recordkeeping and reporting provisions as other equipment subject to 
Subpart V.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 40 with 76 
responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information was 7,083 hours. On the 
average, each respondent reported two times per year and 93 hours were 
spent preparing each response. There were no capital/startup costs or 
operation and maintenance costs associated with the previous ICR. It 
should be noted that the burden associated with the standard at 40 CFR 
Part 61, Subpart Y, will not be included in the forthcoming ICR, but 
has been consolidated with ICR 1854, OMB Control Number 2060-0443. This 
will reduce the overall burden for this ICR.
    (4) NSPS for VOC Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater 
Systems (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQQ); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 
1136.07; OMB Control Number 2060-0172; expiration date September 30, 
2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
owners or operators of petroleum refinery wastewater systems.
    Abstract: The NSPS for VOC Emissions From Petroleum Refinery 
Wastewater Systems (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQQ) were proposed on May 
4, 1987, and promulgated on November 23, 1988. These standards apply to 
refinery wastewater systems: individual drain systems, oil-water 
separators, and aggregate facilities commencing construction, 
modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal.
    Owners or operators of the affected facilities must make initial 
notification and 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. The notifications, reports and records are required, in 
general, of all sources subject to NSPS standards.
    Burden Statement: In the previously approved ICR, the estimated 
number of respondents for this information collection was 160 with 320 
responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information was 36,866 hours. On the 
average, each respondent reported two times per year and 115 hours were 
spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared 
semiannually. The annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden was 
$57,000, of which the capital/startup costs were $1,000 and the 
operation and maintenance costs were $56,000.
    (6) NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C); EPA 
Preliminary ICR Number 0193.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0092; 
expiration date September 30, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
extraction plants, ceramic plants, foundries, incinerators, and 
propellant plants which process beryllium ore, beryllium, beryllium 
oxide, beryllium alloys, or beryllium-containing waste, also machine 
shops which process beryllium, beryllium oxides, or any alloy when such 
alloy contains more than five percent beryllium by weight.
    Abstract: The NESHAP for Beryllium was proposed on December 7, 1971 
(36 FR 23939) and promulgated on April 6, 1973 (38 FR 8826). The 
monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements outlined in the 
standard are similar to those required for other NESHAP standards.
    Owners or operators of the affected facilities are required to 
submit one-time-only notifications including: notification of any 
physical or operational change to an existing facility which may 
increase the regulated pollutant emission rate, notification of the 
initial performance test, including information necessary to determine 
the conditions of the performance test, and performance test 
measurements and results.
    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 essential in determining compliance, and are required of 
all sources subject to NESHAP.
    Specifically, most facilities subject to 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C 
will meet the standard by means of a one-time-only initial stack test. 
However, those existing facilities that have elected to comply with an 
alternative ambient air quality limit are required to operate a 
continuous monitor in the vicinity of the affected facility. For those 
complying by ambient monitoring, a monthly report of all measured 
concentrations shall be submitted to the Administrator. All sources 
subject to this standard are required to submit monthly reports and on-
occasion.
    Burden Statement: In the most previously approved ICR, the 
estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 33 
with 166 responses per year, and the annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 2,232 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported five times per year and 
spent 13.4 hours preparing each response.
    The total annualized cost over its expected useful life is 
approximately $35,000, which is comprised of zero capital/startup costs 
and operation and maintenance costs of approximately $35,000. It is 
estimated that no additional sources are expected to become subject to 
the standard over the next three years.
    (7) NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (40 CFR Part 63, 
Subpart LL); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1767.04; OMB Control Number 
2060-0360; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
new or existing potlines, paste production plants, or anode bake 
furnaces associated with primary aluminum production and located at a 
major source, and for each new pitch storage tank associated with a 
primary aluminum reduction plant.
    Abstract: The NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (40 CFR 
Part 63, Subpart LL), was proposed on September 26, 1996, and 
promulgated on October 7, 1997.
    In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, 
performance tests, and periodic reports according to the general 
provisions specified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A. 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

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inoperative. Section 63.850 of the final standard includes these 
provisions, except that the existing performance specifications for 
continuous emission monitors (CEMs) are not applicable to hydrogen 
fluoride CEMs because such specifications have not yet been developed 
for that device. In addition, all sources are required to submit 
quarterly and semiannual reports.
    Burden Statement: In the most previously approved ICR, the 
estimated number of respondents for the information collection was 23 
with 50 responses per year, and the annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 121,277 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported two times per year and 
spent 2,416 hours preparing each response.
    The total annualized cost over its expected useful life is 
approximately $117,000, which is comprised of zero capital/startup 
costs and operation and maintenance costs of approximately $117,000. It 
is estimated that no new sources per year will become subject to the 
standard, but one existing source per year will add a new affected 
facility.
    (8) NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 
CFR Part 63, Subpart W); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1681.05; OMB 
Control Number 2060-0290; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
all existing, new, and reconstructed manufacturers of basic liquid 
epoxy resins and epichlorohydrin-modified non-nylon polyamide resins, 
also known as wet strength resins.
    Abstract: The NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide 
Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart W), was promulgated on March 8, 
1995, and amended on May 8, 2000.
    In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, 
performance tests, and periodic reports, and 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.
    Burden Statement: In the most previously approved ICR, the 
estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 13 
with 29 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 4,525 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported two times per year and 
spent 156 hours preparing each response.
    The total annualized cost over its expected useful life is 
approximately $9,000, which is comprised of zero capital/startup costs 
and operation and maintenance costs of approximately $9,000. It is 
estimated that no additional sources will become subject to the 
standard over the next three years.
    (9) NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plants (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart O); EPA Preliminary ICR Number 1063.09; OMB Control Number 
2060-0035; expiration date September 30, 2004.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
each incinerator that combusts wastes containing more than 10 percent 
sewage sludge (dry basis) produced by municipal sewage treatment 
plants, or each incinerator which charges more than 1000 kg (2205 lb.) 
per day municipal sewage sludge (dry basis).
    Abstract: The NSPS for Sewage Treatment Plants (40 CFR Part 60, 
Subpart O) were promulgated on February 28, 1974, and amended October 
6, 1975, November 10, 1977, October 6, 1988, and October 17, 2000. The 
monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements outlined in the 
standards are mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, NSPS for 
sewage sludge treatment plant incinerators.
    The control of emissions of particulate matter from sewage 
treatment plant incinerators requires not only the installation of 
properly designed equipment, but also the operation and maintenance of 
that equipment.
    These standards require initial notification reports with respect 
to construction, modification, reconstruction, startups, shutdowns, and 
malfunctions. The standards also require reports on initial performance 
tests and semiannual reports of excess emissions are also required.
    Burden Statement: In the most previously approved ICR, the 
estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 154 
with 294 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 9,089 
hours. On the average, each respondent reported two times per year and 
spent 31 hours preparing each response.
    The total annualized cost over its expected useful life are 
approximately $5,845,000. The total annualized capital/startup cost is 
$700,000, and the annualized operation and maintenance costs are 
approximately $5,145,000.

    Dated: October 20, 2003.
Michael M. Stahl,
Director, Office of Compliance.
[FR Doc. 03-27555 Filed 10-31-03; 8:45 am]
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