Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. OMB is withholding approval at this
time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates. This action has no effect on any current approvals.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
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The proposed action establishes standards for hazardous air pollutant emissions from coal- and oil-fired EGUs. For all existing and new coal-fired EGUs, the proposed standards would establish numerical emission limits for mercury, PM (a surrogate for toxic non-mercury metals), and HCl (a surrogate for toxic acid gases). For all existing and new oil-fired EGUs, the proposed toxics rule would establish numerical emission limits for mercury, total metals, HCl, and HF. The proposed standards would establish work practices, instead of numerical emission limits, to limit emissions of organic air toxics, including dioxin/furan, from existing and new EGUs. The proposed work practice standards would require an annual performance test program for each EGU that would include inspection, adjustment, and/or maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal combustion. Compliance with the standards would be demonstrated through emissions testing, CEMS, continuous parameter monitoring, and/or fuel testing. Respondents would be required to submit one-time and periodic notifications and reports, and maintain records demonstrating compliance. The information collection activities will enable EPA to determine initial and continuous compliance with emission standards for regulated pollutants, and ensure that facilities conduct proper planning, operation, and unit maintenance. Records and reports required by the NESHAP are necessary to enable EPA to identify sources subject to the standards and to ensure that the standards are being achieved.
The increase is due to information collection activities that would be imposed by the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-fired EGUs.
$877,188
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No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Bill Maxwell 919 541-5430 Maxwell.Bill@epamail.epa.gov
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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:
(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;
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.
2137ss05.docx
NESHAP for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR 63, subpart UUUUU)