## Information Collection Request for

**Diesel Emissions Reduction A ct**  **( DERA** **) Rebate Program**  **OMB Control No. 2060**  **- NEW**  **, EPA ICR No.**  **2461.01**

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Air and Radiation 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460ii



## Content**s** 1. Identification of the Information Collection ................................ ................................ ............... 4 1(a) Title of the Information Collection ................................ ................................ ...................... 4 1(b) Short Characterization/Abstract ................................ ................................ .......................... 4 2. Need For and Use of the Collection ................................ ................................ ............................ 4 2(a) Need/Authority for the Collection ................................ ................................ ....................... 4 2(b) Practical Utility

/Users of the Data ................................ ................................ ...................... 5 3. Non - duplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria ................................ .................. 5 3(a) Non - duplication ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 5 3(b) Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submissions to OMB ................................ ............... 6 3(c) Consultations ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 6 3(d) Effects o f Less Frequent Collection ................................ ................................ .................... 7 3(e) General Guidelines ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 8 3(f) Confidentiality ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 8 3(g) Sensitive Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 8 4. The Respondents and the Information Requested ................................ ................................ ...... 8 4(a) Respondents/Standard Industrial Classification (SI C) Codes ................................ ............. 8 4(b) Information Requested ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 9 4(b)(i) Data Items ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 9 4(b)(ii) Respo ndent Activities ................................ ................................ ............................... 10 5(a) Agency

Activities ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 10 5(b) Collection Methodology and Management ................................ ................................ ....... 11 5(c) Small Entity

Flexibility ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 11 5(d) Collection Schedule ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 12 6. Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection ................................ ................................ .... 12 6(a) Estimating Respondent Burden ................................ ................................ ......................... 12 6(b) Estimating Respondent Costs ................................ ................................ ............................ 12 6(b)(i) Estimating Labor Costs ................................ ................................ ............................. 12 6(b)(ii) Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Costs ................................ .............................. 13 6(b)(iii) Capital/Start - up Costs ................................ ................................ ............................. 13 6(c) Estimating Agency

Burden and Cost ................................ ................................ ................ 13 6(d) Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Costs ................................ ... 13 6(e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables ................................ ................................ .... 14 6(e)(i) Respondent Tall y ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 14 6(e)(ii) The Agency

Tally ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 14 6(f) Burden Statement ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 14 

## Ap **pendices** A. Respondents and Agency Activities Table B. Response to Comment C. Forms a. Application to Reserve Funds b. Application for Pay

ment Requestiii



## Tables Table 6.1 Respondent tally ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 14 Table 6.2 Agency

tally ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 144



## 1. **Identification of the Information Collection 1(a) Title of the Information Collection**  Title : Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DE RA) Rebate Program OMB Control Number: 2060 -NEW EPA I CR Number: 2461 . 01 

## 1(b) Short Characterization/Abstract This is a new Information Collection Request (I CR) for the Diesel Emission Reduction Act program (DERA) authorized by Title VII, Subtitle G (Sections 791 to 797) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109 - 58), as amended b y the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 20 10 (Public L aw 111 - 364), codified at 42 U.S.C. 16131 et seq. DERA provides the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) with the authority to award grants, rebates or low - cost revolving loans on a competitive basis to eligible entities to fund the costs of a retrofit technology that significantl y reduces diesel emissions from mobile sources through implementation of a certified engine configuration, verified technology , or emerging technology . Eligible mobile sources include buses (including school buses), m edium heavy- duty or heavy heavy- duty diesel trucks, marine engines, locomotives, or nonroad engines or diesel vehicles or equipment used in construction, handling of cargo (including at port or airport), agriculture, mining, or energy production. In addition, eligible entities may also use funds awarded for programs or projects to reduce long - duration idling using verified technology involving a vehicle or equipment described above. The objective of the assistance under this program is to achieve significa nt reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced and reductions in diesel emissions exposure, particularl y from fleets operating in areas designated b y the Administrator as poor air quality areas. EPA uses approved procedures and f orms to collect necessary information to operate a grant program, and has been providing grants under DERA since Fiscal Year 2008. EPA is requesting approval through this ICR for forms needed to collect necessary information to operate a rebate program as authorized by Congress under the DERA program. EPA will collect information from applicants who wish to apply for a rebate under the DERA rebate program. Information collected from applicants will ensure that they are eligible to receive funds under D ERA, that funds are provided for eligible activities, and to calculate estimated and actual emissions benefits that result from activities funded with rebates as required in DERA’s authorizing legislation. 

## 2. Need **F or and**  **U se of the Collection**  **2(a) Nee d/Authority for the Collection**  This ICR is necessary

to ensure that onl y eligible entities will receive funds under this program, and that funds are only

provided for eligible activities per the DERA legislation (42 U.S.C. 16131 et seq.). The information requested on the Application to Reserve Funds and the Application for Pay

ment Request is also needed to ensure the activities are completed in5

accordance with program guidance. In addition, the information is necessary to ensure fiscal control and accountability for EPA funds and to deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Congress requires EPA to calculate and report on the estimated and actual air quality and diesel fuel conservation benefits resulting from DERA funding, as well as cost - effectiveness and cost ben efits of the grant, rebate and loan programs. In order to accuratel y provide this required information to Congress, EPA must collect specific information about the vehicles and technologies funded through the DERA program. 

## 2(b) **Practical Utility/Users of the Data**  The rebate process requires applicants to submit up to two forms. All applicants wi ll fill out an Application to Reserve Funds that asks for information about the applicant including DUNS number, address, and number of vehicles to be retrofitted or replace d . This information is required to ensure the applicant is eligible, and to have contact information on file. All applicants will also provide information on the current vehicle to be replaced or retrofitted. In formation requested includes the fleet ty pe, vehicle identification number, engine model year, vehicle class, engine manufacturer, engine famil y name, engine tier, and averag e annual vehicle miles traveled or usage rate, annual fuel consumption, annual idling hours, horsepowe r (for nonroad engines onl y), county /state where the vehicle(s) operates, and rebate amount requested . This information is collected to ensure the vehicle or equipment being replaced is eligible under the DERA rebate program. Inaddition, the information will be used to calculate the estimated emissions reductions that will be achieved through the rebate , and to meet the statutory requirements to report to Congress the estimated air quality and diesel fuel conservation benefits, cost - effectiveness, and co st -benefits of that activity prior to the activity occurring . EPA will hold a lottery

to identify select ees from the pool of eligible applicants . Upon notification from EPA , the selectee may purchase the vehicle or equipment specified in the rebate program guidance. After purchase and installation of the new vehicle or equipment, the selectee will submit an Application for Pay ment Request to EPA . The selectee will also submit a copy of all invoices for the purchase and installation of the new vehicle or equipment . This information is necessary

to meet the statutory

requirements to report to Congress the actual air quality and diesel fuel conservation benefits, cost - effectiveness, and cost -benefits of that activity . In addition the information collected will ensure f iscal control and accountability for EPA funds and to deter waste, fraud, and abuse. 

## 3. Non **- duplication, Consultations, and Other**  **Collection Criteria 3(a) Non**  **- duplicatio**  **n** Information requested from respondents under this I CR is not available from other sources . There are no existing rebate programs at EPA where this information may have been previousl y collected. Some rebate applicants may have applied for and received gr ants from EPA; however,6

information currently

held in EPA’s Integrated Grants Management S ys tem that could pertain to the rebate program would likely onl y consist of applicant names, addresses, and other identifying information that would not be burdensome for a rebate applicant to reproduce. Other information related to the specific vehicle(s) appl ying for rebates would not be readil y available from other sources. 

## 3(b) Public Notice Required **P rior to ICR**  **S ubmissions to OMB**  In compliance with the 1995 Paper work Reduction Act (PRA), any agency developing a non rule - related ICR must solicit public comments for a 60 - day period before submitting the I CR to OMB . These comments, which are used partly to determine realistic burden estimates for respondents, must b e considered when completing the Supporting Statement that is submitted to OMB . EPA public noticed the draft ICR on February 29, 2012 (77 FR 12284). The Agency received one set of comments on that draft and has modified the ICR in consideration of those comments. A cop y of all comments is available on the www.regulations.gov website at Docket ID: EPA HQ - OAR- 2012 - 0103. See Appendix B for EPA’s responses to those comments. 

## 3(c) Consultations EPA h eadquarters and regional staff responsible for DERA program oversight and implementation were contacted to provide information, data, and review for this I CR. EPA solicited information on rebat e program structure, management , and information collection from other Federal, state and local rebate programs, including:

 USDOT CARS Program (“Cash for Clunkers”) Contact: Terry

Anderson, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 202 - 366 - 6030

 California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hy brid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project Contact: Joe Calavita , CARB 916 - 445 - 4586

 Pittsburgh Healthy School Bus Initiative Contact: Brooke Suter , Clean Air Task Force 703 - 342 - 6402 Additionally , EPA consulted with representatives from industries potentially affected by

a rebate program to determine availability of the information we are requesting on the rebate forms and the ty pical process and time required to procure a new vehicle or retrofit an existing vehicle. As EPA anticipates initially

conducting a pilot program offering rebates for the replacement of school buses, we consulted with the following representatives of public and private school bus fleets:7

 Shenendahowa Central School District, Clifton Park, NY Contact: David Christopher 518 - 463 - 4937

 National Association for Pupil Transportation Contact: Alexandra Robinson, President 619 - 846 - 5888

 Stafford County

Public Schools, Fredericksburg, VA Contact: Barry

Sudduth 540 - 374 - 8587

 Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI Contact: William Tousley 248 - 489 - 3366

 Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Broomfield, CO Contact: David Anderson 720 - 972 - 4301

 Midland School District, Midland, TX Contact: Willie Tarleton 432 - 689 - 1762 All of the representatives contacted generally supported the idea of offering rebates to incentivize the replacement of older, more polluting school buses with new, cleaner or alternative fuel models. 

## 3(d) Effects of Less Frequent Collection EPA recognizes the importance of balancing the need for data collection efforts against respondent burden and costs. The information needed for EPA to assess whether a rebate applicant is eligible to receive a rebate is expected to be submitted one time f or each rebate requested . Individual applicants may apply for multiple rebates at one time (the maximum number will be announced by EPA at the start of a new round of rebate funding). The Application to Reserve Funds and the Application for Pay ment Request are able to accommodate information related to several vehicles and/or retrofit technologies . EPA need s current information about the vehicle(s) to be replaced or retrofitted and the proposed replacement vehicle ( s ) or retrofit technology(s) to properl y ev aluate rebate eligibility and to calculate the emissions reductions that will be achieved through the rebate . The burden described in this I CR identifies the burden that EPA has determined as necessary . EPA strives to minimize burden . EPA has determined that the information currently required is the minimum that is necessary to adequatel y evaluate applicant eli gibility and to calculate the emissions reductions that will be achieved through the rebate .8



## 3(e) General Guidelines This inf ormation collection is consistent with OMB guidelines contained in 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2) . Requests for supplemental information for the purposes of emergency response or enforcement activities are exempt from the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. 

## 3(f) Con **fidentiality** Applicants will not be required to submit confidential business information. If an applicant feels that any information requested would be confidential business information , the applicant may request that such information be treated as confidential. All confidential data will be handled in accordance with 40 CFR 122.7, 40 CFR Part 2, and EPA’s Security Manual Part III, Chapter 9, dated August 9, 1976. Any claim of confidentiality

must be asserted at the time of submis sion. 

## 3(g) Sensitive Ques **tions** Sensitive questions are defined in EPA ’ s ICR Handbook, Guide to W riting Information Collection Requests Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 as “questions concerning sexual behavior or attitudes, religious beliefs, or other matters usuall y considered private.” The requirements addressed in this I CR do not include sensitive questions. 

## 4. The Respondents and the Information Requested **4(a) Respondents/**

**Standard Industrial Classification ( SIC**  **) Codes**  The primary

recipients of EPA rebates are State and local governments, Indian Tribes, educational institutions, not - for-profit institutions, and certain private organizations. The information requested is used to determine rebate eligibility , pay recipients, and collect information on how Federal funds are being spent. Standard Industrial Classification Codes for respondents include: 4151

– School Buses 8211

– Elementary and Secondary

Schools 8221

– Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 8399

– Social Services, Not El sewhere Classified 919 9

– General Government, Not Elsewhere Classified The corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAI CS) Codes for respondents include: 48541

– School and Employee Bus Transportation 61111

– Elementary and Secon dary

Schools9

61131

– Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 813212

– Voluntary Health Organizations 813219

– Other Grantmaking and Giving Services 813312

– Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations 813910

– Business Associations 813920

– Professional Organizations 9211

– Executive, L egislative, and Other Government Support 9221

– Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 

## 4(b) Information Requested This section presents the data items, including recordkeeping requirements, and required respondent activities involved in preparing and submitting those data items . 

### 4(b)(i) **Data Items** The following data items are expected to be collected as part of a rebate application and request for pay ment process:  Applicant name, address, and other identifying information, such as Employer Id entification Number and Dun and Bradstreet Number  If a private applicant, name of the eligible entity for which the applicant operates under a contract, license, or lease , per requirements in the DERA authorization language  In formation on the original vehicle(s) for which the rebate(s) is requested, including : o Vehicle identification number (VIN) o Engine manufacturer, model year, tier level and family name o Vehicle class 1 o Average annual miles driven (or usage rate for non road equipment) o Annual fuel consumption o Annual hours idling o Horsepower (for nonroad equipment) o Primary

location where the vehicle operates o Requested rebate amount  In formation on the replacement vehicle(s) or retrofi t technology(ies), to ensure that DERA program objectives will be met , including: o For vehicle/equipment replacement rebates:  VI N  New engine manufacturer, model year, tier level and family name  New vehicle class 1  New vehicle cost 1 The vehicle class is selected from a drop - down menu. Possible entries on the menu are: Class 2b, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, Class 7, Class 8a, and Class 8b. Options may be restricted to a subset of possible classes based on the target fleet chosen for a particular round of rebate funding.10  Requested rebate amount o For retrofit rebates:  Retrofit technology

typ e 2 , manufacturer, and model  Retrofit technology

cost  Installation cost  Requested rebate amount o For engine repower rebates:  New engine manufacturer, model year, tier level and family name  Engine serial number  Horsep ower (for nonroad engines)  Repower cost (engine and installation)  Requested rebate amount 

### 4(b)(ii) **Respondent A ctivities**  DERA Rebate Program applicants must perform the following:

 S ubmit a completed Application to Reserve Funds signed by an Authorized Representative, within the open application period  Subject to selection by lottery from the pool of eligible applicants to participate , selectee will submit proof of purchase (such as a cop y of a Purchase Order or other equivalent documentation) showing that a new vehicle or retrofit technology has been ordered , within a designated period of times specified in the program guidance ,  Selectee will submit an Application for Pay ment Request signed b y an Authorized Representative along with evidence of completion of the rebate - eligible activity (e.g., vehicle replacement and scrappage of old vehicle or retrofit of existing vehicle) to obtain a rebate pay

ment , within a designated period of time specified in the program guidance,  Retain all records related to the rebate application and pay ment for a period of 3 ye ars . 

## 5 **. The Information Collected —** **Ag ency**  **Ac tiv**  **ities, Collection Methodology, and Information Management**  **5(a) Agency Activities** This ICR includes all of the application and reimbursement forms related to EPA ’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Rebate Program. EPA will accept, evaluate, and identify select ees f rom the pool of eligible applicants for eligible rebate activities. EPA will subsequently review each selectee ’s pay

ment request form and ass ociated invoices to determine if pay ment is

2 The retrofit technology type is selected from a drop - down menu. Possible entries on the menu are: Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst + Closed Crankcase Ventilation, Diesel Particulate Filter, and Diesel Particulate Filter + Closed Crankcase Ventilation. Options may be restricted to a subset of possible classes based on the target retrofit technology(ies) chosen for a particular round of rebate funding.11

warranted. EPA will enter information on all eligible applicants, selectees, vehicles, and rebate pay ments into a database to manage the rebate program. Agency activities associated with the review and approval of a rebate consist of the following:

 Review and determine eligibility of application submissions  Hold a lottery

to identify

selectees from the eligible pool of applicants  N otify selectees and non - selectees within 30 days of the closing date for the app lication submission period  Create a wait - list of eligible applicants that were not selected in the initial lottery  Reserve (obligate ) funds for selectees  Review of proof of purchase submitted by selectees  Determine and notify the selectee, within 30 days o f rebate request submission , whether submission is complete and rebate can be issued  Issue rebate pay

ment to selectees 

## 5(b) Collection Methodology and Management EPA will collect data from applicants and selectees , such as identification information , vehicle specifications , and pay

ment information . EPA will store the information in a database to manage the rebate program. Data supplied by rebate applicants and selectees on paper or electronic forms (via email) will be entered into the database b y EP A. EPA will ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected information by reviewing each submittal. EPA will use data collected on processed rebate requests to estimate the emission reductions and cost - effectiveness of the rebate program for its required biennial report to Congress. 

## 5(c) Small Entity Flexibility For many reasons, EPA believes the reporting requirements discussed in this I CR do not place an unreasonable burden on small business es . The Application to Reserve Funds and the Application for paym ent Request ask for minimal information that is needed to identify an applicant or selectee , verify

eligibility, and evaluate the proposed action for rebate eligibility . The Application to Reserve Funds is submitted once for each eligible vehicle or piec e of equipment . If that applicant is selected to participate in the rebate program via lottery , an Application for P ay ment Request is submitted after all program requirements have been met, in order to receive pay ment . The burden represented b y the Appli cation to Reserve Funds and the Application for Pay ment Request cannot be further reduced for small businesses . EPA needs certain basic information to make decisions regarding rebate payments . This basic information is not dependent on an operator ’ s size . Minimizing the burden on small entities also comes in the form of guidance materials . For example, to assist applicants of all sizes, but potentially most useful for small entities , EPA will develop guidance on applying for a rebate .12



## 5(d) Collection **Schedule** Applying for a rebate is a voluntary activity . Information c ollection will begin once EPA announces the availability of rebate funds and makes the program guidance available on the internet (www.epa.gov/cleandiesel ). Applicants may submit an Application to Reserve Funds to apply for rebate funds during a designated open time window (e.g. within 30 days of the program announcement) . At the end of the open time window, EPA will hold a lottery to identify select ees from the pool of eligible applicants. All eligible applicants not selected will be placed on a waitlist , until additional funds become available . Selectees will then have a designated period of time , as specified in the program guidance , to submit evidence to EPA that an order has been placed for a new vehicle or retrofit (proof of purchase) , such as a cop y of a purchase order. Finally , selectees will have a designated period of time from proof of purchase submittal, as specified in the program guidance , to submit an Application for P ay ment Request with required supporting documentation to obtain a rebate . The designated period of time for selectees to submit the proof of purchase and submit the Application Pay ment Re quest with supporting documentation will be dependent on the specific rebate program being offered, based on what is appropriate and reasonable for that specific rebate program. 

## 6. Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection **6(a) Estimating Responden t Burden**  This section presents the estimated respondent burden for each information request. Data are tabulated in the “Respondents and Agency Activities Table” provided as Appendix A. Th at table presents all assumptions, calculations, and results discus sed in this IC R . The breakdown of cost and burden b y labor category is provided in Section 6(b). 

## 6(b) Estimating Respondent Costs With burden hour estimates in place from Section 6(a), the next step is to estimate the labor cost per respondent and the capital costs required to complete each activity . The total cost for each respondent activity

is comp o sed of the following :  Labor Cost;  Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Cost; and  Capital/Start - up Cost. The results of the respondents ’ costs anal ys is are presented in the Respondents and Agency Activities Table in Appendix A . Note that there are no O&M or capital costs associated with the DERA Rebate Program. 

### 6(b)(i) Estimating Labor Costs To estimate the potential costs, EPA identified labor categories asso ciated with performing each activity . Labor categories include managerial, technical, and clerical. Mean hourly wage data13

was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publication, National Compensation Survey: Occupational Earnings in the United States, 2010 (May 2011) . Estimates of benefits as a percentage of mean hourly wage were obtained from the BLS news release, Employer C osts for E mployee C

ompensation - September 2011 . Table A 1 in Appendix A shows the assumptions made b y EPA when determining the cost of labor for various types of applicants. 

### 6(b)(ii) Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Costs This IC R account s for labor costs only . The DERA rebate program does not require respondents to perform activities outside the normal operation p ractices. 

### 6(b)(i **i i) Capital/Start**  **- up Costs**  This IC R account s for labor costs only . The DERA rebate program do es not require respondents to perform activities outside the normal operation practices. 

## 6(c) **Estimating Agency Burden and**  **Cost** EPA’s estimate of its burden and costs are from the activities described in Section 5(a) . When calculating the Agency

cost, EPA makes the following assumption : EPA determined the hourly employ ment cost of f

ederal emplo ye es using methodology established in previous ICRs . According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 200 9 General Schedule (200 9 - GS), the average annual salary of a government employee at the GS - 9, Step 10 level is $5 3,234 . At 2,080 hours per ye ar, the hourly wage is $ 25.59 . Assuming overhead costs of 60 percent, or $ 15.36 per hour, the fully loaded cost of employ

ment for a federal emplo yee is $ 41.57 . Burden and costs incurred by EPA are presented in Table A 7 in Appendix A . 

## 6(d) Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden **and Costs**  Detailed information describing the universe and basis for burden and costs is provided in S ection 6(a) . Results are presented in Tables A2 through A 6 in Appendix A . Th ose table s provide the respondent universe and the source of information for all respondent categories used throughout this I C R.14



## 6(e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables **6(e)(i) Respondent Tally** The bottom line burden hours and costs for rebate applicants are the avera ge annual hours and costs collectivel y incurred for all activities during the 3 - ye ar period covered by this ICR . Table 6 . 1 provides a summary

of the average annual number of applicants , burden hours, and costs . A more detailed summary is provided in Table s A2 through A6 in Appendix A . **Table 6. 1**  **Respondent tally** Respondents (number) 120 Responses (number) 220 Burden (hours) 8 9 4 Costs (labor) $ 44,548 Costs (capital) $0 Costs (O&M) $0 Total costs $ 44,548 Average annual burden per respondent $ 3 71 

### 6(e **)(ii) The A gency** 

**Tall y**  The bottom line burden hours and costs for the Agency are the total annual hours and costs collectively

incurred for all activities during the period covered by this I CR . Table 6 . 2 provides a summary of the average annual A gency burden hours and costs . A more detailed summary is provided in Table A7 in Appendix A . **Table 6.2 Ag**  **ency t**  **ally** Responses (number) 2 20 Burden (hours) 270 Costs (labor) $ 11 , 2 2 4 Costs (capital) $0 Costs (O&M) $0 Total costs $ 11 , 2 2 4 

## 6( **f ) Burden**  **Statement** The calculations made for this I CR cover the burden and costs for EPA and eligible applicants to the DERA Rebate Program . This I CR estimates an annual burden of 8 9 4 hours for 120 applicants at a labor cost of $ 4 4,548 . The annual respondent reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4 hour s per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended b y persons to generate, maintain, or disclose or provide information to or for a f ederal agency . This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and s ys tems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and dis closing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previousl y applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose information . An agency may not conduct or15

sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently

valid OMB control number . The OMB control number s for EPA ’ s regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9 and 48 CFR C hapter 15. To comment on EPA ’ 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, the Agency has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No . EPA - HQ - OAR- 2012 - 0103 , which is available for public viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC ), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW , Washington, DC . The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday , excluding legal holidays . The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202 - 566 - 174 4 , and the telephone number for the Air Docket is 20 2 - 566 - 1742 . An electronic version of the public docket is available through www.regulations.gov . Use www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, to access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access documents in the public docket that are available electronically . Once in the system, key

in the docket ID number identified above . You can also send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washingto n, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Office for EPA . Please include the EPA Docket ID No. EPA - HQ - O AR- 2012 - 0103 and OMB Control No. 2060 -NEW in any correspondence .