Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2347t04 (1).xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-04-30
2347ss04.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207218	Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0695	ICR Reference No: 202104-2060-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201801-2060-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2347.04
Title: Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2021
Responses	96	34
Time Burden (Hours)	119,133	34,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Currently, the EPA has an existing OMB-approved ICR that estimates the burden on states for implementation-related activities associated with the 2008 ozone NAAQS for the period February 2018 to April 2021. States with nonattainment areas for the 2008 ozone NAAQS are implementing the NAAQS pursuant to the CAA and implementation regulations issued for that NAAQS. This proposed ICR renewal estimates the burden for states to meet the ongoing planning requirements that apply to their remaining nonattainment areas for the 2008 ozone NAAQS over the period April 2021 to April 2024. In addition, this ICR renewal includes a new burden estimate for state and EPA activities related to implementing the 2015 8-hour ozone standard, promulgated on October 1, 2015. Finally, this ICR renewal estimates a small amount of additional burden to states to meet the anti-backsliding requirements for the revoked 1997 ozone NAAQS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401-7671q Name of Law: Air Pollution Prevention and Control
  

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:
	85 FR 22960	12/08/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 22959	04/30/2021
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
Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	96	34	0	0	62	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	119,133	34,000	0	23,133	62,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: This is an increase of 85,133 in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to the activities expected to occur during this renewal period, which are similar but not identical to the SIP planning and submission activities in the previous ICR period. The main factors contributing to the change include: (1) the addition of the new burden associated with the requirements for 2015 ozone NAAQS nonattainment areas and OTR states and 1997 ozone NAAQS maintenance areas, which was not covered by the prior ICR; (2) the reduction in the number of 2008 ozone NAAQS nonattainment areas due to states relative success in attaining the 2008 NAAQS; and, (3) the increase in burden associated with the particular stage of the 2008 ozone implementation program as areas are reclassified from Serious to Severe-15. In total, the EPA estimates there to be an additional burden of 357,400 hours for the state respondents over the 3-year period compared to the 102,000 hours during the period of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS ICR currently approved by OMB (EPA ICR No. 2247.03). Another minor difference in burden is that the previous ICR did not include the burden estimate for second 10-year maintenance plans required from states for four 1997 ozone maintenance areas and three 2008 ozone maintenance areas

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,590,000

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? No

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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: 04/30/2021

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