SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR

INFORMATION COLLECTI ON REQUEST NUMBER 0969.09

"FINAL AUTHORIZATION FOR

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS"

February 20121

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Identification of the Information Collection 1(a) Title and Number of the Information Collection .....................................................2 1(b) Short Characterization .............................................................................................2

2. Need for and Use of the Collection 2(a) Need and Authority for the Collection .....................................................................5 2(b) Use and Users of the Data ........................................................................................6

3. Nonduplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria 3(a) Nonduplication .........................................................................................................7 3(b) Public Notice ............................................................................................................ 7 3(c) Consultations............................................................................................................7 3(d) Effects of Less Frequent Collection .........................................................................7 3(e) General Guidelines ...................................................................................................8 3(f) Confidentiality .........................................................................................................8 3(g) Sensitive Questions ..................................................................................................9

4. The Respondents and the Information Requested 4(a) Respondents .............................................................................................................9 4(b) Information Requested .............................................................................................9

5. The Information Collected -- Agency Activities, Collecti on Methodology, and Information Management 5(a) Agency Activities ...................................................................................................19 5(b) Collection Methodology and Management ............................................................21 5(c) Small Entity Flexibility ..........................................................................................21 5(d) Collection Schedule ...............................................................................................22

6. Estimating the Burden and Cost of Collection 6(a) Estimating Respondent Burden .............................................................................23 6(b) Estimating Respondent Costs ................................................................................23 6(c) Estimating Agency Burden and Costs ...................................................................24 6(d) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Costs ...................................................................24 6(e) Reasons for Change in Burden ..............................................................................25 6(f) Burden Statement ...................................................................................................25

EXHIBITS .................................................................................................................. 27-332

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION

1(a) TITLE AND NUMBER OF TH E INFORMATION COLLECTION

This ICR is titled "Final Authorizatio n for Hazardous Waste Management Programs (Renewal)," ICR number 0969.09, OMB number 2050-0041.

1(b) SHORT CHARACTERIZATION

Section 3006(a) of the 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) authorizes EPA to develop guidelines to assi st States in developing State hazardous waste programs. 40 CFR Part 271 subpart A specifies the requirements that States and territories must follow in developing and revising their RCRA S ubtitle C programs. It also establishes procedures EPA must follow in approving, re vising, and withdrawing approval of State programs. The substantive provisions which must be included in State programs for them to be approved include requirements for permitting, compliance evaluation, enforcement, public participation, and sharing of information. St ate programs must adopt or enforce requirements that are at least as stringent as those required under th is subpart. There is nothing that precludes a State from adopting or enforcing requirement s that are more stringent or extensive.

(1) State Program Authorizatio n: Base Program Development

Section 271.5(a) describes the requirements for any State that is preparing a RCRA Subtitle C program. The section re quires that any State that seek s to administer a program must obtain a letter from the Governor requesting pr ogram approval. The State must prepare a description of the program it proposes to administ er in lieu of the Fede ral program under State law or under an interstate compact, in accordan ce with section 271.6. The State shall obtain a statement from the State Attorney General, including citations to the specific statutes, administrative regulations, and where appropriate, judicial decisions which demonstrate that the laws of the State provide adequate authority to carry out the program described under section 271.6, in accordance with section 271.7. The St ate also must prepare a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), in accordance with secti on 271.8. Section 271.5 requires that the State prepare copies of all ap plicable State statutes and regulations, including those governing State administrative procedures. As required by sectio n 271.5(c), the State may also be required to prepare a revised submission if th e initial submission is materia lly changed during EPA's review.

(2) State Program Authorization: Ba se Program Public Participation and

Submission

Public participation in the development and approval of a State program is required by section 271.20(a) and (b). Prior to submitting an application to EPA for approval, a State must issue a public notice of its in tent to seek program approva l from EPA. Section 271.20(a) requires that the notice must be ci rculated in the State's largest newspapers and mailed to persons3

on the State agency mailing list and to any other pe rsons whom the agency has reason to believe

are interested. The State must also provide for a comment period of not less than 30 days. If sufficient public interest is s hown the State or EPA must hold a public hearing. If the proposed State program is substantially modified after th e public comment period, the State will, prior to submittal, provide the opportunity for further public comment on those portions of the State's program which have been changed since the prior public notice, as required by section 271.20(b). The State will be require d to review and modify its program as necessary based on the public comment period(s) and pu blic hearing (if applicable).

After complying with the requirements of section 271.20(a) and (b ), the State shall prepare, in accordance with section 271.21(c), documentati on of and a response to public comment, as required by section 271.5(a)(6). The State shall submit, in accordance with section 271.5, a proposed program to EPA, as required by section 271.20(c). The program submission shall include all those items prepared under se ctions 271.5 and 271.21(c). If the submission is materially changed because of EPA's review, the State must submit a revised program, in accordance with section 271.5(c).

Within 90 days of submission of the complete program to EPA, the Agency shall make a

tentative determination of whether or not to grant State authorizati on, as required by section 271.20(d). If EPA indicates it may not approve the program, it must circulate a statement of concern. EPA must give notice of its tentative determination in the Federal Register, indicate in the Federal Register that a public hearing will be hel d, and subsequently hold a public hearing. Within 90 days of the notice EPA will make a fina l determination, taking into account the public comments. The Agency shall publish this determination in the Federal Register.

(3) State Program Authorizatio n: Revision Applications

Either EPA or the Approved State may ini tiate program revision. Program revision may be necessary when the controlling Federal or Stat e statutory or regulatory authority is modified or supplemented. The State shall inform EPA of any proposed modifi cations to its basic statutory or regulator y authority, its forms, procedures, or priorities, in accordance with section 271.21(a). In the event that the State is revisi ng its program, the State shall prepare and submit modified revisions of the progr am description, Attorney Genera l's Statement, Memorandum of Agreement, or such other documents as EPA dete rmines to be necessary, as required by section 271.21(b)(1).

If an approved State is propos ing to transfer all or any pa rt of any program from the approved State agency to any other agency, EP A must be notified, including submission of revised organizational charts required under section 271.6(b), in accordance with section 271.21(c). A State must modify its program to co mply with any Federal program changes which occur before final authorization is received, exce pt for those changes thatthe State has already received authorization for, in accordance with section 271.21(f).

Section 271.21(e)(2)(ii) requires that for Federal program ch anges occurring on or after July 1, 1984, the State program must be modified by July 1 of each year to reflect all changes to4

the Federal program occurring during the 12 mont hs preceding the previ ous July 1. Section 271.21(e)(2)(v) allows States an additional year to modify their programs for changes to the Federal program which necessitate a State stat utory amendment. These deadlines may be extended by EPA up to six months in accordance with section 271.21(e)(3) after a demonstration by the State that it has made a good faith effort to meet the deadline and that its legislative or rulemaking procedures render the State unable to do so. The State may receive, in accordance with section 271.21(g), a further ex tension from EPA if it has al ready received the extension under section 271.21(e)(3). The State must su bmit a proposed timetable for the requisite regulatory and/or statutory revi sions. When the State program modification has been completed, the State has 30 days to submit a copy of the program change and a schedule indicating when the State intends to seek approval of the cha nge, as required by sec tion 271.21(e)(4)(i).

In approving or disapproving of a State pr ogram, EPA must issue a public notice in the Federal Register and via the largest newspapers and by mailings to State Agencies and other interested parties, in accordance with section 271. 21(b)(3) and (4). If EPA receives an adverse comment within 60 days of the notice, EPA sh all notify the State and publish in the Federal Register a notice withdrawing the proposed de termination or responding to the comment and affirming or reversing the decision.

(4) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

A State with a program approved under Pa rt 271 Subpart A may voluntarily transfer program responsibilities required by Federal law to EPA by notifying EPA of the proposed transfer, including submission of a plan for th e orderly transfer of all relevant program information not in the possession of EPA, as required by section 271.23(a)(1). Within 60 days of receiving these materials, EPA must review a nd evaluate them and identify any additional materials needed by EPA. At least 30 days before transfer is to occur, EPA must issue notice of the transfer in the Federal Register, newspapers, and mailings to all parties specified in section 271.23(a)(3).

In accordance with section 271.23(b), EPA may order the commencement of withdrawal proceedings on his or her initiative or by a petitio n from an interested party. EPA must review and respond in writing to any petition to co mmence withdrawal proc eedings. EPA's order commencing the withdrawal proceedings must se t a date and a place for a public hearing and specify the applicable allegations against the Stat e. Within 30 days, the State must prepare a written response admitting or denying such al legations, as required by section 271.23(b)(1). EPA must review all applicable materials w ithin 60 days of the Presiding Official's

recommended decision and issue a decision. In th e event that EPA concl udes that the State has not administered the program in conformity with th e regulations, the State is required to correct any deficiencies in the program identified by EP A and to file, with EP A and other interested parties, a statement certified by the State that ap propriate actions have been taken, as required by section 271.23(b)(8)(iv).

EPA may require a further showing in additi on to the certified statement. Depending on whether the State takes appropriate action, EP A will issue a supplementary order either5

withdrawing or approving th e State's program authority.

2. NEED FOR AND USE OF THE COLLECTION

2(a) NEED AND AUTHOR ITY FOR THE COLLECTION

RCRA, as amended by Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA), provides for authorization of St ate hazardous waste programs. To achieve final authorization, a

State must demonstrate that it s program meets the statutory te sts embodied in the regulatory requirements for final authorization in 40 CFR Pa rt 271, Subpart A. These statutory tests or standards for State programs are:

(1) State Program Authorizatio n: Base Program Development

• They must be "equivalent" to the Federal program (RCR A Section 3006(b));

• They may not impose any requirements "less stringent" than the Federal requirements (RCRA Section 3009);

• They must be "consistent" with the Fe deral program and other authorized State programs (RCRA Section 3006(b)); • They may, however, impose requirements which are "more stringent" than those imposed by Federal regulations (RCRA Section 3009); and

• They must "provide adequate enforc ement" of compliance with the program (RCRA Section 7004(b)).

(2) State Program Authorization: Ba se Program Public Participation and

Submission

• They must follow specific procedures for public "notice and hearing" in the permitting process (RCRA Section 7004(b)); and

• They must provide for the public availabi lity of information "in substantially the same manner and to the same degree" as the Federal program (RCRA Section 3006(f)).

(3) State Program Authorization: Revision Applications

• They must follow strict deadlines in revising their programs, as required by

section 271.21.

(4) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

• The information collected from the States during the application process for State6

authorization allows EPA to make a dete rmination of whether the State program meets the statutory requirements listed above. If EPA determines that the State program does not meet these criteria, EP A may start procedures for withdrawing approval of the program, in accordance with section 271.23.

RCRA Section 3006(g) also provides for interim author ization for requirements promulgated pursuant to HSWA. A State may receive interim aut horization if its program is substantially equivalent to the Federal program. EPA does not expect to r eceive any applications for interim authorization, because States that need to amend their regulations for HSWA

authorization will amend them in a manner that will allow them to qualify for final authorization. Interim authorization will be an unnecessary step . Thus, this ICR addresses only the information requirements necessary to obtain final authorization.

2(b) USE AND USERS OF DATA

In order for a State to obta in final authorization for a State hazardous waste program, it must submit an official application to EPA for re view. The State's application must address all provisions of the Federal program that were in effect one year prior to application submission (see 40 CFR 271.21(e)). Therefore, it is importa nt for any State initially applying for final authorization to adopt any Federal program change that occurred earlier th an the date one year before its official application is submitted.

If the State also has equivalent authority for Federal program elements that became effective less than a year prior to the State's application, then th e State's application may include demonstration of such authority so that EPA will also be able to confer authorization for those program elements. However, it is important to note that the State is not required to have a counterpart to any Federal prov ision that became effective duri ng that time period in order to receive initial authorization, alt hough the State will subsequently need to modify its program for such changes as part of the program revision process.

EPA will use the information submitted by the State in order to determine whether the State's program meets the statutory requirement s for authorization. Specifically, EPA will:

• Determine the scope, structure, covera ge, and processes of the State program; • Determine whether the State has the capab ility to carry out the proposed program; • Determine whether the State has existing authority (both statut ory and regulatory) that is equivalent to the Federal Su btitle C regulatory program addressing generator standards; transpor ter standards; and treatmen t, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF) permitting requirements and procedures;

• Determine whether the State has identifie d existing deficiencies in its hazardous waste program and the means and schedule for correcting these deficiencies in order to become eligible for program authorization in a timely manner; and • Negotiate the memorandum of Agreem ent (MOA) between the State and EPA which delineates State and EPA responsib ilities and coordination in program administration, enforcement and compliance monitoring, and facility permitting.7

3. NONDUPLICATION, CONSULTATION S, AND OTHER COLLECTION

CRITERIA

3(a) NONDUPLICATION

No other Federal agency co llects State hazardous waste pr ogram information -- State authorization for hazardous waste management pr ograms is a responsibility of EPA. EPA has noted, however, that States seek ing a program revision may meet this information requirement by simply updating and amending their previously submitted final authorization program packages to address changes in program scope, available resour ces, permit administration and enforcement activities, the legi slative base for the program m odification, and any amendments made to the States regulations since the State r eceived final authorizati on. Also, 40 CFR Part 271 requires no duplication of effort at the State level, for all previously submitted data or legislative information can be incorporated by reference into the application package. All information and data compiled and reported as elements of a State's annual RCRA grant application may also be used in the authorization application pro cess. This information may be incorporated by reference or simply copied and included as appendices to the State authorization

submittal.

3(b) PUBLIC NOTICE

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Agency

issued a notice in the Federa l Register on September 21, 2011, so liciting public comments on the accuracy of the burden estimates in this supporting statement (76 FR 58492). No comments

were received.

3(c) CONSULTATIONS

The burden hours and cost estimates for this ICR have been well established, and no

additional consultations have been made.

3(d) EFFECTS OF LESS FREQUENT COLLECTION

EPA has amended the requirements for revisi ons of authorized State hazardous waste programs to provide for less frequent submissi on of authorization applications for program revisions. Clustering Federal program change s on an annual basis (o r multi-year basis for HSWA) allows States to amend their regulations and submit applications a nnually, rather than in a more frequent piecemeal fashion. In additi on, EPA has provided a streamlined procedure for minor or routine rules. This procedure decr eases the requirement for Attorney Generals statements, Program Descriptions and the Memora ndum of Agreement. Minor or routine rules encompass those RCRA program revisions which do not increase the scope or authority of the State program, and include technical corrections, and additions to rules previously authorized (e.g. waste listings).8

3(e) GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Federal requirements governing the content of State final authorization applications are contained in 40 CFR 271 Subpart A. A State's initial application for final authorization must contain the following elemen ts as required by §271.5(a):

• Governor's Letter requesting approval of the State program;

• Program Description explaining the program the State proposes to administer together with any forms to be used to administer the program under State law;

• Statement from the State Attorney General (or the attorney for those State agencies which have independent legal counsel) declar ing that the laws of the State do provide adequate authority to carry out the pr ogram the State proposes to administer;

• Memorandum of Agreement providing for coordination and cooperation between the State and EPA regarding the administration and enforcement of the authorized State regulatory program as part of the nati onal hazardous waste management program;

• Copies of all applicable St ate statutes and regulations including those governing State administrative procedures; and

• Documentation of pub lic participation activities (i.e., noti ce and opportunities for comment on the State program prior to submission of the application to EPA).

Once authorized, a State is obligated to ma intain equivalence to the Federal program in order to retain its authorization (40 CFR 271.21(e)). As EPA amends the Federal RCRA program, States with final authorization must similarly revise their programs and apply for

authorization for those revisions. The documenta tion required for program revisions have been significantly reduced through improved standard ized models, but will vary, depending on the scope of the State modifications and previously submitted application materials.

3(f) CONFIDENTIALITY

This section is not applicable, since no c onfidential information is required to be submitted by the States. All information co llected under 40 CFR Part 271 from respondent States is made available to the general public through public noti ce and hearings. The authorization applications are available to be vi ewed at any time in the State or EPA program

office.

3(g) SENSITIVE QUESTIONS

Information required of States seeking fina l authorization or pr ogram revisions under 40 CFR Part 271 will not involve questions of a sensitive nature.9

4. THE RESPONDENTS AND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED

4(a) RESPONDENTS

The fifty (50) States and eight (8) territories of the United States (States) will be affected by the authorization requirements discussed in this ICR.

4(b) INFORMATION REQUESTED

(1) State Program Authorizatio n: Base Program Development

(a) Miscellaneous Program Elements

Section 271.5(a) and (c) descri bes the requirements for any State that is preparing a RCRA Subtitle C program under this part. Any Stat e that seeks to administer a program must obtain a letter from the Governor requesting program approval and prepare copies of all applicable State statutes and re gulations, pursuant to section 271.5(a )(1) and (5), re spectively. In addition, if the State's submission is materia lly changed during EPA review, the State will provide a revised version to EPA, as required by section 271.5(c).

(i) Data items:

• A letter from the Governor of th e State requesting program approval;

• Copies of all applicable State statut es and regulations, including those governing State administrative procedures; and

• A revised submission in accordance with §271.5(c), if the State's submission is materially changed during EPA review.

(ii) Respondent activities:

To comply with the requirements of section 271. 5, States must perform th e following activities:

• Read the regulations;

• Obtain a letter from the Governor re questing program approval, as required by §271.5(a)(1);

• Prepare copies of all applicable State statutes and regulati ons, including those governing State administrative procedur es, as required by §271.5(a)(5); and

• Revise its submission, as required by §271.5(c), in the event that the State's10

submission is materially changed during EPA review.

(b) Program Description

Any State that seeks to admi nister a program under Part 271 Subpart A shall prepare a description of the program it proposes to administ er in lieu of the Fede ral program under State law or under an interstate compact , as required by section 271.6.

(i) Data items:

The program description sh all contain the following:

• A description in narrative form of the scope, structure, coverage, and processes of the State program;

• A description of the organization and stru cture of the State agency or agencies which will have responsibility for administering the program, including the

information listed below:

-- A description of the State agency staff who will carry out the State program, including the number, occupa tions, and general duties of the employees;

-- An itemization of the estimated cost s of establishing a nd administering the program, including cost of the perso nnel, administrative support, and technical support; and

-- An itemization of the sources and amounts of funding, including an estimate of Federal grant money, identif ying any restrictions or limitations upon this funding.

• A description of applicable State procedures, including permitting procedures and any State administrative or j udicial review procedures;

• Copies of the permit form(s), applicati on form(s), and reporting form(s) the State intends to employ in its program. The St ate need not provide copies of uniform national forms it intends to use, but shoul d note its intention to use such forms;

• A complete description of the Stat e's tracking and enforcement program;

• A description of the State manifest tr acking system, and of the procedures the

State will use to coordinate information with other approved State programs and the Federal program regarding inters tate and international shipments;

• An estimate of the number of generators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, and a brief description of the t ypes of facilities and an indication of the permit status of these facilities; and11

• If available, an estimate of the annua l quantities of hazardous wastes generated within the State; transported into and out of the State; and stored, treated, or disposed of within the Stat e: On-site; and Off-site.

(ii) Respondent activities:

To comply with the requirements of section 271. 6, States must perform th e following activities:

• Read the regulations; and

• Prepare a program descri ption, as required by §271.6.

(c) Attorney General's Statement

Any State that seeks to admi nister a program under Part 271 Subpart A shall obtain a statement from the State Attorney General that th e laws of the State provide adequate authority to carry out the program descri bed under section 271.6 and to m eet the requirements of this subpart, as required by section 271.7.

(i) Data items:

• Attorney General's statement, including citations to the specific statutes, administrative regulations, and where a ppropriate, judicial decisions which demonstrate adequate authority.

(ii) Respondent activities:

To comply with the requirements of section 271. 7, States must perform th e following activities:

• Read the regulations; and

• Prepare a statement by the State At torney General, as required by §271.7.

(d) Memorandum of Agreement with EPA

Any State that seeks to admi nister a program under Part 271 Subpart A shall prepare a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), as required by section 271.8.

(i) Data items:

MOA shall include the following terms:

• Provisions for EPA to forward to the Stat e information obtained prior to program approval in notifications provided un der section 3010(a) of RCRA and an12

agreement on procedures for the assignme nt of EPA identification numbers for

new generators, transporters, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities;

• Provisions specifying the fr equency and content of repor ts, documents, and other information which the State is required to submit to EPA;

• Provisions on the State's complian ce monitoring and enforcement program, including:

-- Coordination of compliance mon itoring activities by the State and by EPA; and

-- Procedures to assure coordi nation of enforcement activities.

• Provisions allowing EPA to conduct comp liance inspections of all generators, transporters, and HWM facilities in each year for which the State is operating under final authorization;

• Provisions for the prompt transfer from EPA to the State of pending permit applications and any other information re levant to program operation not already in the possession of the State;

• Provisions for transferring existing permits from EPA to the State for administration;

• Provisions specifying classe s and categories of permit applications, draft permits, and proposed permits that the State will send to EPA for review, comment, and, where applicable, objection;

• When appropriate, provisions for joint processing of permits by the State and EPA, for facilities or activities which re quire permits from both EPA and the State under different programs; • Provisions for the State to promptly forw ard to EPA copies of draft permits and permit applications for all major HWM facilities for review and comment. The State shall supply EPA copies of fina l permits for all major HWM facilities;

• Provisions for the State to review all pe rmits issued under State law prior to the date of program approval and modify or revoke and reissue them to require compliance with the requir ements of this subpart;

• Provisions for modification of the M OA in accordance with this subpart; and

• Provisions to assure consistency betw een the MOA, the annual program grant, and the State/EPA Agreement.

(ii) Respondent activities:13

To comply with the requirements of section 271. 8, States must perform th e following activities:

• Read the regulations; and

• Prepare a MOA between the Stat e and EPA, as required by §271.8.

(2) State Program Authorization: Ba se Program Public Participation and

Submission

(a) Base Program Public Participation

Public participation in the development and approval of a State program is required by section 271.20(a) and (b). Prior to submitting an application to EPA for approval, a State must issue a public notice of its intent to seek pr ogram approval from EPA. The notice must be circulated in the State's largest newspapers and mailed to persons on the State agency mailing list and to any other persons whom the agency has re ason to believe are inte rested, as required by section 271.20(a)(1). The State must also provide for a comment period of not less than 30 days, as required by section 271.20(a)(4). If sufficient public interest is shown the State or EPA must hold a public hearing. If the proposed State prog ram is substantially m odified after the public comment period, the State will, prior to submitta l, provide the opportunity for further public comment on those portions of the State's program which have been changed since the prior public notice, as required by s ection 271.20(b). The State will be required to review and modify its program as necessary based on the public comment period(s) and public hearing (if applicable).

(i) Data items:

The public notice must:

• Indicate when and where the State's pr oposed submission may be reviewed by the public;

• Indicate the cost of obtai ning a copy of the submission;

• Provide for a comment period of 30 da ys during which time interested members of the public may expr ess their views on the proposed program;

• Provide that a public heari ng will be held by the State or EPA if sufficient public interest is shown or, alternativel y, schedule such a public hearing; • Briefly outline the fundamental as pects of the State program; and

• Identify a person that an interested me mber of the public may contact with any questions.14

(ii) Respondent activities:

To comply with the requirements of section 271.20(a) and (b), St ates must perform the following

activities:

• Read the regulations;

• Issue public notice, as required by §271.20(a)(1);

• Hold a public hearing if enough public interest is shown, as required by §271.20(a)(5);

• Receive, review, and respond to public comments, modifying the program if necessary based on the public comment pe riod(s) including any public hearings, as required by §271.20(b); and

• Provide an opportunity for further public comment in the event that the proposed State program is modified during or after the public comment period, as required by §271.20(b).

(b) Base Program Submission

After complying with the requirements of section 271.20(a) and (b ), the State shall prepare documentation of and a response to public comment, as required by section 217.20(c). The State shall submit, in accordance with section 271.5, a proposed program to EPA, as required by section 271.20(c). If the submission is materially ch anged because of EPA's review, the State must provide a revised submi ssion, in accordance with section 271.5(c).

(i) Data items:

The program submission shall include:

• A letter from the Governor of the Stat e requesting program approval, as required by §271.5(a)(1);

• Copies of all applicable State statut es and regulations, including those governing State administrative procedures , as required by §271.5(a)(5);

• A description of how the State intends to carry out its responsibilities under this subpart, as required by §271.6;

• An Attorney General's statement, as required by §271.7;

• A Memorandum of Agreement with EPA, as required by §271.8;15

• Documentation of Public Participation:

-- Copies of all written comments r eceived by the State, in accordance with §271.20(c); -- A transcript, recording, or summary of any public hearing which was held by the State, in accordance with §271.20(c); and -- A responsiveness summary which identifies the public participation activities conducted, describes the ma tters presented to the public, summarizes significant comments received, and responds to these

comments.

• A revised submission in accordance with §271.5(c), if the State's submission is materially changed during EPA review.

(ii) Respondent activities:

• Read the regulations;

• Prepare documentation and response to public comment, as required by §271.20(c);

• Submit a proposed program to EPA in cluding materials as required by §271.5, §271.6, §271.7, §271.8, and §271.20(c); and

• Submit a revised program to EPA, in accordance with §271.5(c), if the State's submission is materially changed during EPA review.

(3) State Program Authorizatio n: Revision Applications

Either EPA or the Approved State may ini tiate program revision. Program revision may be necessary when the controlling Federal or Stat e statutory or regulatory authority is modified or supplemented. The State shall inform EPA of any proposed modifi cations to its basic statutory or regulator y authority, its forms, procedures, or priorities, in accordance with section 271.21(a). In the event that the State is revisi ng its program, the State shall prepare and submit modified revisions of the progr am description, Attorney Genera l's statement, Memorandum of Agreement, or such other documents as EPA dete rmines to be necessary, as required by section 271.21(b)(1).

If a State is proposing to tran sfer all or any part of any program from the approved State agency to any other agenc y, EPA must be notified, incl uding submission of revised organizational charts required under section 271.6(b), in acco rdance with section 271.21(c). Further, whenever EPA has reason to believe that circumstances have changed with respect to a State program, EPA may request, an d the State shall provide, a supplemental Attorney General's statement, program description, or such other documents or information as are necessary, in accordance with section 271.21(d).16

Section 271.21(e) describes the maximum amount of time that the States have to revise their programs. Section 271.21(e)(2 )(ii) requires that for Federal program changes occurring on or after July 1, 1984, the State progr am must be modified by July 1 of each year to reflect all changes to the Federal program occurring during the 12 months preceding the previous July 1. Section 271.21(e)(2)(v) allows States an additional year to modify their programs for changes to the Federal program which necessita te a State statutory amendment.

The deadlines mentioned in the above paragraph may be extended by EPA if a State

demonstrates that it has made a good faith effort to meet th e deadlines required by section 271.21(e)(2)(i-v) and that its legislative or rulemaking procedur es render the State unable to do so. This extension is given in accordance with section 271.21(e)(3) and may be for up to six months. Section 271.21(g) allows the State to receive a furthe r extension if it has already

received the extension in acco rdance with section 271.21(e)(3). The State must submit a proposed timetable for the requisite regulatory and/or st atutory revisions. The extension may be granted for no more than one year after the deadline established by section 271.21(e)(3), in accordance with section 271.21(g)(1)(iii) and (iv).

When the State program modification has b een completed, the State has 30 days to submit a copy of the program change and a schedul e indicating when the State intends to seek approval of the change, as required by section 27 1.21(e)(4)(i). Within 60 da ys of the appropriate deadline, the State must submit to EPA the doc umentation described in section 271.21(b), in accordance with section 271.21(e)(4)(ii).

(i) Data items:

• Notification to EPA of the State's proposed modifications to its basic statutory or regulatory authority, its forms, procedures, or priorities.

• Revision of a State program shall include the following submission:

-- A modified program description; -- Attorney General's statement; -- Memorandum of Agreement; or -- Such other documents as EPA determines to be necessary under the

circumstances.

• Notification to EPA by States with appr oved programs whenever they propose to transfer all or part of any program from the approved State agency to any other State agency, including submission of revised organizational charts required under §271.6(b), in acco rdance with §271.21(c).

• Demonstration that the State has made a good faith effort to meet the deadlines required by §271.21(e)(2)(i-v) to receive an extension of up to six months, in accordance with §271.21(e)(3).17

• A copy of the program change and a sche dule indicating when the State intends to seek approval of the change.

• A proposed timetable for the requisite re gulatory and/or stat utory revisions as long as the schedule does not exceed one year after the deadline established by §271.21(e)(3), in accordance with §271.21(g )(1)(iii).

(ii) Respondent activities:

• Read the regulations;

• Notify EPA of any proposed modi fications, as required by §271.21(a);

• Within 30 days of modification comple tion, prepare and submit to EPA a copy of the program change and a schedule indicat ing when the State intends to seek approval of the change, as required by §271.21(e)(4)(i); and

• Within 60 days of the appropriate dead line specified in §271.21(e),(f), or (g), prepare and submit modified revisions of the program description, Attorney General's statement, Memorandum of Agreement, or such other documents as

EPA determines to be necessa ry, as required by §271.21(b)(1).

• If seeking an extension to a deadli ne specified in §271.21(e)(2)(i-v), provide adequate demonstration that the State ha s made a good faith effort to meet the deadline and that its legislative or rule making procedures render the State unable to do so, in accordance with §271.21(e)(3).

• If seeking an additional extension in cases where the State cannot meet the extension granted under §271.21(e)(3), prep are and submit a proposed timetable for the requisite regulatory and/or st atutory revisions, in accordance with §271.21(g)(1)(iii).

• If proposing to transfer all or part of any program from the approved State agency to any other agency, notify EPA, includi ng submission of revised organizational charts required under §271.6(b), in accordance with §271.21(c).

(4) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

A State with a program approved under this part may voluntarily transfer program responsibilities required by Federal law to EPA by notifyi ng EPA of the proposed transfer, including submission of a plan for the orderly tran sfer of all relevant program information not in the possession of EPA, as required by secti on 271.23(a)(1). In th e event that EPA has commenced proceedings on its own or in response to allegations that the State failed to comply with the requirements of section 271.22, the Stat e must prepare a written response admitting or18

denying such allegations, as re quired by section 271.23(b)(1).

In the event that EPA concludes that the State has not administered the program in conformity with the Act or regulations, the State is required to correct any deficiencies in the program identified by EPA and to file, with EP A and all parties, a statement certified by the State that appropriate co rrective actions have been taken, as required by secti on 271.23(b)(8)(iv). EPA also may require a further showing in add ition to the certified statement that corrective action has been taken, pursua nt to secti on 271.23(b)(8)(v).

(i) Data items:

• Notification of the proposed transfer, including submission of a plan for the orderly transfer of all rele vant program information not in the possession of EPA.

• Written response, in the event that EPA has commenced proceedings, to allegations that the State failed to comply with the requirements of §271.22.

• Corrections to the Stat e program, if applicable.

• A statement certified by the State that appropriate actions have been taken, if applicable.

• A further showing, if applicable.

(ii) Respondent activities:

• Read the regulations;

• If voluntarily transferring program res ponsibilities to EPA, notify EPA of the proposed transfer of the program , as required by §271.23(a)(1); and

• Prepare and submit a plan for the transfer of program responsibilities, as required by §271.23(a)(1). • If EPA commences proceedings on its ow n or in response to allegations, respond and submit a written response to the a llegations, as required by §271.23(b)(1);

• Correct any deficiencies to the State pr ogram and file with EPA and all parties a statement certified by the State that appr opriate actions have been taken, as required by §271.23(b)(8)(iv); and

• Prepare and submit a further showing if requested by EPA, as required by §271.23(b)(8)(v).

5. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED -- AG ENCY ACTIVITIES, COLLECTION19

METHODOLOGY, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

5(a) AGENCY ACTIVITIES

(1) State Program Authorizatio n: Base Program Development

The only Agency activity associated with the development of a State program is contributing to the preparation of a Memorandu m of Agreement between the State and EPA. This includes review, negotiati on, and agreement of the provisi ons included in the MOA.

(2) State Program Authorization: Ba se Program Public Participation and

Submission

(a) Base Program Public Participation

The Agency activity associated with public participation and submission involves holding a public hearing, if there is sufficient public in terest, to receive public comment on the proposed State plan. This public h earing may be held by either the State or EPA.

(b) Base Program Submission

Agency activities associated with the submission of a State program include:

• Determine and notify the State within 30 days of State program submission, whether the submission is complete, in accordance with section 271.5(b);

• Review the program;

• Issue a public notice in the Federal Register of the tentative determination of authorization, as requi red by section 271.21(d);

• Hold a public hearing, as re quired by section 271.20(d)(1);

• Receive and review public comments fo r 30 days after issuing the notice; and

• Issue a final determination of authorization in the Federal Register, taking into account any comments submitted, including a statement of the reasons for this determination, and a response to signif icant comments received, as required by section 271.20(e).

(3) State Program Authorizatio n: Revision Applications

Agency activities associated with submissi on of a program revision by an approved State

include:20

• Grant extensions of deadlines for States submitting their revised programs, if applicable, in accordance with se ctions 271.21(e)(3) and 271.21(g)(1);

• Review the program revisions and make a tentative determination of approval or disapproval, as required by section 271.21(b)(2);

• Issue a public notice of EP A's determination in the Federal Register, largest newspapers, and mailings, as re quired by section 271.21(b)(3);

• Receive and review public comments; and

• Issue a public notice of EPA's final determination in the Federal Register, in accordance with section 271.21(b)(4).

(4) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

The following agency activities are associat ed with the procedures for withdrawing approval of a State program, as provided by section 271.23:

• If a State with a program approved unde r Part 271 voluntarily transfers program responsibilities requir ed by Federal law to EPA, revi ew and evaluate the State's transfer plan, identifying any additional information needed or deficiencies in the plan, as required by section 271.23(a)(2); and

• Issue a public notice of th e proposed transfer in the Federal Register, largest newspapers, and mailings, in accordance with section 271.23(a)(3).

• If EPA receives a petition to commence withdrawal proceedings, review and respond in writing to the petition, investig ating, if necessary, its allegations, as required by section 271.23(b)(1);

• If EPA commences withdrawal proceed ings on its own or in response to a petition, issue an Administrator's order, fi xing a time and a place for a hearing and specifying allegations against the Stat e, as required by section 271.23(b)(1);

• Review the record of the hearing held under section 271.23( b)(1) and issue a decision, in accordance with section 271.23(b)(8)(i);

• If EPA concludes the State has not admini stered the program in conformity with the Act and regulations, list the deficienci es in the program a nd provide the State

a reasonable amount of time to co rrect them, as required by section 271.23(b)(8)(iii); and

• Issue a supplementary order either wit hdrawing or approving the State's program authority, as required by section 271.23(b)(8)(iv).21

5(b) COLLECTION METHODOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

EPA has taken a number of actions to minimi ze the information burden on States and the subsequent work burden on EPA. EPA has provided States with authorization guidance manuals and training on their use, has simplified regulator y requirements for authorization, provides an

Internet web site to distribute electronic copies of au thorization aids, and maintains a cooperative

attitude.

EPA regulations requiring Stat es to modify their programs prior to certain deadlines (§271.21(e)(2)) have been modified over time to improve the efficiency of program submittals

and to reduce the information burden. States may submit only one application per year (for nonHSWA revisions) covering all Federal program cha nges that occurred during the previous year. These are referred to as annual program "clust ers." HSWA provisions are grouped into two multi-year clusters, one covering HSWA regul ations promulgated between November 8, 1984 and June 30, 1987, and the second covering HSWA regulations from July 1, 1987, to June 30, 1990. Starting July 1, 1990, both HSWA and n on-HSWA Federal program changes will be included in annual program clusters.

5(c) SMALL ENTITY FLEXIBILITY

No small organizations are affected by the 40 CFR Part 271 information requirements.

The information burden rests sole ly on those States seeking aut horization of their hazardous

waste programs.

5(d) COLLECTION SCHEDULE

EPA has amended the requirements for revisi ons of authorized State hazardous waste programs to provide for less frequent submissi on of authorization applications for program revisions. Clustering Federal program change s on an annual basis (o r multi-year basis for HSWA) allows States to amend their regulations and submit applications a nnually, rather than in a more frequent piecemeal fashion.

(1) State Program Authorization: Revision Applications

The schedule for revising State programs to co mply with changes in Federal programs is

described in section 271.21. Within this section there is flexibility to receive extensions for complying with the proposed time schedule. Th e following deadlines appl y to the process of program revision:

• For Federal program changes occurri ng on or after July 1, 1984, the State program must be modified by July 1 of each year to reflect all changes to the Federal program occurring during the 12 m onths preceding the previous July 1.22

• The deadlines may be extended by EPA upon demonstration by a State that it has made a good faith effort to meet these d eadlines. This extens ion shall not exceed six (6) months.

• Within 30 days of the completion of the State program modification the State must submit to EPA a copy of the program change and a schedule indicating

when the State intends to seek approval of the change.

• Within 60 days of the appropriate dead lines, the State must submit to EPA the

documentation described in section 271.21(b).

• If a State is unable to modify their pr ograms by the deadlines they may receive an extension of up to one year from the extended program modification.

(2) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

Withdrawal of an approved State program ma y be initiated by the State or by EPA on their own initiative or in response to a petition that alle ges the State failed to comply with the requirements, in accordance with section 271.23. The following deadlines apply to the process of program withdrawal:

• A State with an approved program may voluntarily transfer program responsibilities. In this case, the St ate shall give EPA 180 days notice of the proposed transfer and shall submit a plan fo r the orderly transfer of all relevant program information.

• Withdrawal proceedings initiated by EPA require the State to prepare and submit a written response to allegati ons within 30 days of EPA sp ecifying the allegations.

• If EPA concludes that the State program is deficient, the State has 90 days to take appropriate corrective action as required by EPA.

6. ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF COLLECTION

6(a) ESTIMATING RESPONDENT BURDEN

EPA estimates respondent burden hours associat ed with all of the requirements covered in this ICR in Exhibits 1-4. Each exhibit repres ents a specific stage of the State authorization process and shows the associat ed respondent burden hours and co sts required to comply with information collection requirements in Section 271 Subpart A over the next three years. The State Program Authorization stages presented in the exhibits include:

• State Program Authorization: Base Program Development (Exhibit 1)

• State Program Authorization: Base Program Public Participation and Submission (Exhibit 2)23

• State Program Authorization: Re vision Applications (Exhibit 3)

• State Program Authorization: Withdrawal (Exhibit 4)

6(b) ESTIMATING RESPONDENT COSTS

EPA estimates an average hourly respondent la bor cost (including fringe and overhead) of $57.54 for legal staff, $54.02 for managerial staff, $32.32 for technica l staff, and $20.62 for clerical staff. These respondent labor costs we re obtained from a prev iously approved ICR and updated to 2011 levels using Employment Cost I ndexes developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics.

Exhibit 5 presents the estimated aggregate annual respondent burden and costs. Each exhibit and any assumptions made in calculati ng burden hours and costs ar e discussed below. Note that there are no capital e quipment or operating and maintenan ce costs associated with this

ICR.

(1) State Program Authorizatio n: Base Program Development

EPA expects that there will be no base program developments over the next three years. Therefore, there are no respondent burden hours or cost associated with this activity.

(2) State Program Authorization: Ba se Program Public Participation and

Submission

Exhibit 2 presents the estimated annual re spondent burden hours and costs incurred during the public participation and submission stage of State authorization programs. EPA expects that there will be no base program develo pments over the next three years. Therefore, there are no respondent burden hours or co st associated w ith this activity.

(3) State Program Authorizat ion: Revision Applications

Exhibit 3 presents the estimated respondent burden hours and costs incurred during the revision stage of State authorizat ion programs. EPA expects that a total of 18 approved States will submit one program revision annually over the next three years. This assumption is based

on the current trend.

(4) State Program Authorization: Withdrawal

Exhibit 4 presents the estimated annual res pondent burden hours and costs incurred for the withdrawal of State programs. EPA expect s that there will be no program withdrawals over the next three years. There are therefore no re spondent burden hours or costs associated with this activity.

6(c) ESTIMATING AG ENCY BURDEN AND COSTS24

EPA estimates annual Agency burden hours a nd costs associated with all of the requirements covered in this ICR in Exhibit 6. Exhibit 6 presents the four specific stages of the State authorization process -- Base Program Deve lopment, Base Program Public Participation and Submission, Revision Applications, and Wit hdrawal -- and associ ated respondent burden hours and costs required to conduct information colle ction activities over the next three years.

EPA estimates an average hourly Agency la bor cost of $86.56 for Regional legal staff, $54.94 for Regional technical staff, and $23.44for Regional clerical staff. EPA used the 2011 Federal Pay Schedule salary figures to estim ate annual compensation of Regional legal, managerial, technical, and clerical staff. For purposes of this ICR, EPA assigned Regional staff the following government service levels:

Legal staff GS-15, Step 1 Technical staff GS-11, Step 1 Clerical staff GS-06, Step 1

EPA divided annual compensation estimates by 2,080, the number of hours in a Federal work year, and multiplied the rates by the standa rd government overhead factor of 1.6 to derive hourly rates.

6(d) BOTTOM LINE BURDEN HOURS AND COSTS

Exhibits 5 and 7 present the aggregate estim ated annual burden and cost to respondents and EPA, respectively. The bottom line burden to respondents is 19,968 hours per year, at a cost of approximately $680,790. The bottom line burden to the Agency is 7,30 8 hours per year, with a cost of approximately $429,998.

6(e) REASONS FOR CHANGE IN BURDEN

This ICR assumes no change in the annua l hourly burden for respondents and agency.

6(f) BURDEN STATEMENT

The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 399 hours per response. For a State developing and revising a base program under RCRA and conducting public partic ipation activities, EPA estimates that the reporting burden, with no associated recordk eeping burden, averages 0 hours per respondent. EPA does not expect any States to develop a program application or to submit a base program application over the three year pe riod covered in this ICR. The reporting burden includes the time for developing each program component, al lowing for public approval, and subsequently modifying and submitting the program to EPA. For a State submitting a revised program to EPA, the reporting burden is estimated to be 1,009 hours per year, with no associated recordkeeping burden. For a St ate whose program is being w ithdrawn, the reporting burden is estimated to average 207 hours, with no associat ed recordkeeping burden. EPA, however, does25

not expect that any State program will be withdrawn during the next three years.

Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disc lose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This

includes the time needed to revi ew instructions; develop, acquire , install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, valid ating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providi ng information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructio ns and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of info rmation; search data sources; co mplete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to re spond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CF R part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.

To comment on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques, EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-RCRA-2011-0751, whic h is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Docket in the EPA Docket Cent er (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thro ugh Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the RCRA Docket is (202) 566- 0270. An electronic version of the public docket is available at www.regulations.gov. This site can be used to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public doc ket, and to access those documents in the public

docket that are available electroni cally. When in the system, sele ct “search,” then key in the Docket ID Number identified above. Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Manageme nt and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20503, Attention: Desk Offi cer for EPA. Please include th e EPA Docket ID Number EPAHQ-RCRA-2011-0751 and OMB Control Numb er 2050-0041 in any correspondence.26EXHIBIT 1:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESNumber Hours per Respondent Total Cost Totalof Res- Legal Technical Clerical Hours Per Res- CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY pondents Hours Hours Hours Per Year pondent Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTMiscellaneous Program ElementsRead the regulations0 100.00 300.00 12.00 0.00 $15,697.44 $0.00Obtain a letter from the Governor0 5.50 15.00 4.00 0.00 $883.75 $0.00Prepare copies of all applicable State 0statutes and regulations0 200.00 1,200.00 40.00 0.00 $51,116.80 $0.00Revise submission, if it is0materially changed0 40.00 300.00 24.00 0.00 $12,492.48 $0.00Sub-total: Miscellaneous Program Elements 0 345.50 1,815.00 80.00 0.00 $80,190.47 $0.00Program DescriptionRead the regulations0 3.50 7.00 0.00 0.00 $427.63 $0.00Prepare a program description0 40.00 162.50 25.00 0.00 $8,069.10 $0.00Sub-total: Program description0 43.50 169.50 25.00 0.00 $8,496.73 $0.00Attorney General's StatementRead the regulations0 12.00 80.00 12.00 0.00 $3,523.52 $0.00Prepare a statement by the StateAttorney General0 24.00 120.00 12.00 0.00 $5,506.80 $0.00Sub-total: Attorney General's Statement 0 36.00 100.00 18.00 0.00 $9,030.32 $0.00Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with EPARead the regulations0 2.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 $244.36 $0.00Prepare a MOA between the State and EPA 0 40.00 120.00 12.00 0.00 $6,427.44 $0.00Sub-total: Memorandum of Agreement 0 42.00 124.00 12.00 0.00 $6,671.80 $0.00TOTAL0 467.00 2,208.50 135.00 0.00 $104,389.32 $0.0027EXHIBIT 2:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSIONANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESNumber Hours per Respondent Total Cost Totalof Res- Legal Technical Clerical Hours Per Res- CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY pondents Hours Hours Hours Per Year pondent Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAMPUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSIONBase Program Public ParticipationRead the regulations0 4.50 11.00 0.00 0.00 $614.45 $0.00Issue public notice0 6.00 12.00 2.50 0.00 $784.63 $0.00Hold a public hearing0 12.00 32.00 8.00 0.00 $1,889.68 $0.00Receive, review, and respond to publiccomments, modifying the program if necessary 0 16.00 40.00 13.00 0.00 $2,481.50 $0.00Provide an opportunity for, and review andrespond to further public comments in theevent that the proposed State programis modified0 14.00 40.00 14.00 0.00 $2,387.04 $0.00Sub-total: Base Program Public Participation 0 52.50 135.00 37.50 0.00 $8,157.30 $0.00Base Program SubmissionRead the regulations0 12.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 $1,983.28 $0.00Prepare documentation and response topublic comment0 24.00 120.00 10.00 0.00 $5,465.56 $0.00Submit a proposed program to EPA 0 9.00 32.50 9.00 0.00 $1,753.84 $0.00Submit a revised program, if the State'sis materially changed0 12.00 40.00 9.00 0.00 $2,168.86 $0.00Sub-total: Base Program Submission 0 57.00 232.50 28.00 0.00 $11,371.54 $0.00TOTAL0 109.50 367.50 65.50 0.00 $19,528.84 $0.0028EXHIBIT 3:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: REVISION APPLICATIONSANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESNumber Hours per Respondent Total Cost Totalof Res- Legal Technical Clerical Hours Per Res- CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY pondents Hours Hours Hours Per Year pondent Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: REVISION APPLICATIONSRead the regulations50 6.00 24.00 0.00 1,500.00 $1,120.92 $56,046.00Notify EPA of any proposed modification 50 6.00 40.00 8.00 2,700.00 $1,803.00$90,150.00Prepare and submit a copy of the program changeand a schedule for approval18 60.00 700.00 20.00 14,040.00 $26,488.80 $476,798.40Prepare and submit modified revisionsof the program components18 8.00 80.00 8.00 1,728.00 $3,210.88 $57,795.84For an extension, demonstrate that the State hasmade a good faith effort to meet deadlines andthat its legislative or rulemaking proceduresrender the State unable to do so0 8.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 $801.36 $0.00For an additional extension, prepare andsubmit a proposed timetable for the requisiteregulatory and/or statutory revisions 0 5.00 20.00 4.00 0.00 $1,016.58 $0.00Notify EPA of transfer of program, includingsubmission of revised organizational charts 0 12.00 40.00 8.00 0.00 $2,148.24 $0.00TOTAL18 93.00 872.00 44.00 19,968.00 $36,589.78 $680,790.2429EXHIBIT 4:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: WITHDRAWALANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESNumber Hours per Respondent Total Cost Totalof Res- Legal Technical Clerical Hours Per Res- CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY pondents Hours Hours Hours Per Year pondent Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: WITHDRAWALRead the regulations0 12.00 40.00 4.00 0.00 $2,065.76 $0.00Notify EPA of proposed transfer of the program 0 5.00 20.00 4.00 0.00 $1,016.58 $0.00Prepare and submit a plan for the transfer 0of program responsibilities0 40.00 120.00 12.00 0.00 $6,427.44 $0.00Respond and submit a written response to 0allegations ifEPA commences proceedings 0 80.00 300.00 15.00 0.00 $14,608.50 $0.00Correct any deficiencies to the State programand file with EPA a statement that appropriateactions have been taken0 60.00 200.00 12.00 0.00 $10,163.84 $0.00Prepare and submit a further showing 0 10.00 60.00 12.00 0.00 $2,762.04 $0.00TOTAL0 207.00 740.00 59.00 0.00 $37,044.16 $0.0030EXHIBIT 5:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST SUMMARYANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESTotal TotalHours CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Per Year Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: SUMMARYBase Program Development0.00 $0.00Base Program Public Participation and Submission 0.00 $0.00Revision Applications19,968.00 $680,790.24Withdrawal0.00 $0.00TOTAL19,968.00 $680,790.2431EXHIBIT 6:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST SUMMARYANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESNumber Hours per Respondent Total Cost Totalof Res- Legal Technical Clerical Hours Per Res- CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY pondents Hours Hours Hours Per Year pondent Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTReview, negotiate, and agree on the provisionsincluded in the Memorandum of Agreement 0 80.00 400.00 12.00 0.00 $4,412.00 $0.00Sub-total: Base Program Development 0 80.00 400.00 12.00 0.00 $4,412.00 $0.00STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: BASE PROGRAM PUBLICPARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSIONBase Program Public ParticipationHold a public hearingBase Program SubmissionDetermine whether the submission is completeand notify the State0 12.00 80.00 8.00 0.00 $5,621.44 $0.00Review the program0 20.00 160.00 10.00 0.00 $10,756.00 $0.00Issue public notice of the tentativedetermination0 2.00 6.00 1.00 0.00 $526.20 $0.00Hold a public hearing0 8 16 8 0.00 $1,759.04 $0.00Receive and review public comments 0 6.00 32.00 10.00 0.00 $2,511.84 $0.00Issue a final decision of authorization,including reasons for the decisionand a response to any significant public comment 0 6.00 20.00 8.00 0.00 $1,805.68 $0.00Sub-total: Base Program Public Participationand Submission0 54.00 314.00 45.00 0.00 $22,980.20 $0.00STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: REVISION APPLICATIONSGrant extensions of deadlines for States submittingtheir revised programs0 2.00 8.00 1.00 0.00 $636.08 $0.00Review revised program and prepare a tentativedetermination of approval or disapproval ofprogram revisions18 60.00 250.00 8.00 5,724.00 $19,116.12 $344,090.16Issue public notice of tentative decision 18 2.00 16.00 4.00 396.00 $1,145.92 $20,626.56Receive and review public comments 18 2.00 24.00 4.00 540.00 $1,585.44 $28,537.92Issue public notice of final decision 18 4.00 30.00 2.00 648.00 $2,041.32 $36,743.76Sub-total: Base Program Revision Varies 70.00 328.00 19.00 7,308.00 $24,524.88 $429,998.40STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: WITHDRAWALReview and evaluate the State's transfer plan 0 32.00 160.00 12.00 0.00 $11,841.60 $0.00Issue public notice of the proposed transfer 0 8.00 60.00 12.00 0.00 $4,270.16 $0.00Review and respond in writing to any petitionto commence withdrawal proceedings 0 24.00 100.00 12.00 0.00 $7,852.72 $0.00Issue an order commencing proceedings 0 20.00 60.00 12.00 0.00 $5,308.88 $0.00Review the record of the hearing and issuea decision0 40.00 160.00 8.00 0.00 $12,440.32 $0.00List deficiencies0 8.00 60.00 18.00 0.00 $4,410.80 $0.00Issue a supplementary order0 4.00 20.00 6.00 0.00 $1,585.68 $0.00Sub-total: Withdrawal0 136.00 620.00 80.00 0.00 $47,710.16 $0.00TOTAL0 340.00 1,662.00 156.00 7,308.00 $99,627.24 $429,998.4032EXHIBIT 7:STATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST SUMMARYANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATESTotal TotalHours CostINFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Per Year Per YearSTATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION: SUMMARYBase Program Development0.00 $0.00Base Program Public Participation and Submission 0.00 $0.00Revision Applications7,308.00 $429,998.40Withdrawal0.00 $0.00TOTAL7,308.00 $429,998.4033