Recordkeeping and Periodic Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Recycling, Destruction, Transhipment, and Feedstock Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5900-150 Recordkeeping and Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Destruction, Transhipment, and Exempted Uses of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal) Form	Modified
1432ss34_revised_9-14-18.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-09-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24264	Recordkeeping and Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Destruction, Transhipment, and Exempted Uses of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0170	ICR Reference No: 201807-2060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201803-2060-004
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1432.34
Title: Recordkeeping and Periodic Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Recycling, Destruction, Transhipment, and Feedstock Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/14/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/18/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2021	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2018
Responses	2,929	0	1,813
Time Burden (Hours)	3,763	0	2,439
Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,082	0	5,439

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Abstract: This ICR covers provisions under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol) and Title VI of the CAA that establish limits on total U.S. production, import, and export of class I and class II controlled ODS (or controlled substances). Under its Protocol commitments, the United States has ceased production and import of class I controlled substances (chlorofluorocarbons and others) except where the relevant exemptions for essential uses, critical uses of methyl bromide, quarantine and pre-shipment uses of methyl bromide, previously used material, and material that will be transformed or destroyed apply. The Protocol also establishes limits and reduction schedules leading to the eventual phaseout of class II controlled substances with limited exemptions of previously used material, and material that will be transformed, destroyed, or exported to developing countries. Additionally, the CAA limits production and consumption of controlled substances, which the EPA must adhere to and enforce. To implement the CAA and Montreal Protocol provisions and satisfy commitments under the Montreal Protocol the ODS phaseout regulations establish control measures for individual companies. EPA monitors compliance through the recordkeeping and reporting requirements established in the regulations at 40 CFR part 82, subpart A. EPA has implemented an electronic reporting system through CDX that allows regulated entities to prepare and submit data electronically. Coupled with the widespread use of the standardized forms, electronic reporting has improved data quality and made the reporting process efficient for both reporting companies and EPA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7671c 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 2775	01/19/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 3393	07/18/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Recordkeeping and Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Destruction, Transhipment, and Exempted Uses of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal)	5900-201, 5900-140, 5900-155, 5900-199, 5900-151, 5900-149, 5900-200, 5900-144, 5900-150, 5900-147, 5900-148, 5900-139, 5900-138, 5900-146, 5900-154, 5900-202, 5900-153, 5900-141, 5900-205, 5900-142, 5900-136, 5900-137, 5900-152	Class I Importer Quarterly Report ,   Class I Producer Quarterly Report ,   Class I Exporter Annual Report ,   Class II Producer Quarterly Report ,   Class II Producer Quarterly Report ,   Class II Exporter Quarterly Report Electronic ,   Class I Lab Supplier Quarterly Report Electronic ,   Class II Trades Electronic ,   Class II Request for Additional Consumption Allowan ,   Methyl Bromide Producer Quarterly Report Electronic ,   Methyl Bromide Importer Quarterly Report Electronic ,   Methyl Bromide Exporter Quarterly Report Electronic ,   Methyl Bromide Distributor of QPS Quarterly Report ,   Methyl Bromide Pre-2005 Stocks Annual Report Electronic ,   Second-Party Transformation Annual Report Electronic ,   Second-Party Destruction Annual Report Electronic ,   Application for Critical Use Exemption Methyl Bromide ,   Application for Critical Use Exemption of Methyl Bromide ,   Certification of Purchase of CUE Use Methyl Bromide ,   Sales of Critical Use Methyl Bromide to End Users ,   Notification of Methyl Bromide Transfers ,   QPS Certification ,   Lab Use Certification

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,929	1,813	0	1,720	-604	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,763	2,439	0	3,050	-1,726	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,082	5,439	0	1,234	6,409	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a decrease the total estimated respondent burden compared with the three ICRs currently approved by OMB. This decrease is a result of efficiencies from transitioning from paper to electronic reporting. While the one-time burden increase is associated with the transition to electronic reporting, overall burden will decrease from efficiencies associated with electronic reporting. Additionally, EPA estimates fewer companies reporting on imports and exports of ODS based on 2015 reporting activity.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $360,673

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 07/18/2018

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