Ambient Oxides of Sulfur Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2370t01.XLS Supplementary Document	2009-11-19
2370ss01.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191523	Ambient Oxides of Sulfur Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0642	ICR Reference No: 200912-2060-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2370.01
Title: Ambient Oxides of Sulfur Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 12/11/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/09/2009
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the information collection at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments received on the information collection and any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The EPA is proposing to revise the network design requirements for the oxides of sulfur (SOX), specifically sulfur dioxide (SO2), to support the proposed changes to the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for SO2. Presently, state agencies, and local agencies when delegated by the state, are required to operate minimum numbers of EPA-approved SO2 monitors based on (1) the population of each of their Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSA) and the amount of SO2 emissions within those CBSAs and (2) the amount of SO2 emissions emitted within each state. EPA is proposing a two-pronged monitoring network design. The two prongs are designed to: 1) monitor in CBSAs where there is an increased coincidence of population and SO2 emissions and 2) to proportionally require monitors in states corresponding to the amount of SO2 emissions that state contributes to the national emissions inventory. The proposed network design corresponds to the proposal of the new NAAQS based on peak 1-hour daily maximum concentrations, or 1-hour NAAQS, and the associated proposed range of levels from 50 to 100 parts per billion (ppb). The introduction of the 1-hour NAAQS and the range of levels are intended to protect against peak, shorter term exposure risks.

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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AO48	Proposed rulemaking	74 FR 64809	12/08/2009

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Ambient Oxides of Sulfur Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: As a result of the proposed tightening of the NAAQS, particularly through the introduction of a new 1-hour SO2 standard, the monitoring network must be redesigned to support the proposed NAAQS. This will be achieved by the establishment of some new sites and the relocation of some existing sites so that the monitoring network is arranged to measure peak ground-level SO2 concentrations that will be used for comparison to the NAAQS.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $858,280

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/09/2009

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