Revised 1/30 /2007 

### 1 **PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION WORKSHEET**

**PART I: Information Collection Request This worksheet replaces the previous OMB 83**  **- I form for Information Collection Requests (ICRs). This worksheet is intended to help ICR**  **preparers transition between the pa per 83**  **- I sy**  **stem and use of the Information Collection Request, Review and A**  **pproval Sy stem (ICRA** 

**S) for submitting ICRs to OMB. This form is not intended for submission to OMB. For additional guidance on completing this wor**  **ksheet ,**  **please see EPA**  **’s ICR webs ite at**  **http://intranet.epa.gov/icrintra/ . There y**  **ou will find the following docume**  **nts: OEI’s ICRA S Instructions**  **(under Prepare ICR Package tab) and OMB**  **’s ROCIS IC Q&A**  **(located under the Download Guidance tab)**  **, as well as the contact information**  **for y our app**  **r opriate ICR desk officer.** 
**1. Ag**  **ency**

**/Subagency**

**originating request:** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
**2. Title:**  NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts KKK and LLL) (Revised)
**3. Ty**  **pe of Information Collection** ( check one ) **:** New collection Extension of a currently approved collection Revision of a currently approved collection Nonmaterial or non

- substantive change to a currently approved collection (formerly called the 83

- C) **4. OM**  **B Control Number (OCN)**  **:** 2060

- 0120
**EPA ICR Number:**  2438.02

**5**

**. Ty**  **pe of review requested** ( c heck one ) **:** Regular Emergency

– Approval Requested by: (mm/dd/yy) Delegated **(If emergency, please submit**  **justification as a separate attachment**  **) 6** 

**. Requested expiration date**  ( che ck one ) **:**

Three years from approval date Six Months from approval date (maximum for emergency) Other, please specify: (mm/yy)

**7 . A**  **bstract** (4000 characters maximum, attach additio nal sheets as necessary): **The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants, published at 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK, were proposed on January**  **20, 1984, and promulgated o n June**  **24, 1985. These standards app ly**  **to the following affected facilities located at onshore natural gas processing plants: compressors in equipment leaks of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) service or in wet gas service, and the groups of all equipment (except com**  **pressors) within a process**  **unit. A ffected facilities commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. A**  **process unit is defined as the equipment assembled for extraction of natural gas liquids from field gas, fractionation of liquids into nat**  **ural gas products,**  **or other processing of natural gas products. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, su bpart KKK.**  **The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing -**  **SO2 Emissions -**  **(0 CFR pa rt 60, subpart LLL) were**  **proposed on January 20, 1984, and promulgated on October 1, 1985. These standards apply**  **to the following affected facilities located at**  **onshore natural gas processing plants: each sweetening unit, and each sweetening unit followed by**  **a sulfur recovery**

**unit. A ffected**  **facilities commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. A sweetening unit is defined a**  **s a process device that separates the hy**  **drogen sulfide and carbon dioxide (CO2) contents from t he sour natural gas stream. The provisions of subpart**  **LLL do not apply**

**to sweetening facilities that produce acid gas that is completely re**  **- injected into oil or gas bearing geologic strata or that**  **is otherwise not released to the atmosphere. The control an d monitoring requirements of subpart LLL do not apply**  **to affected facilities with design capacities of less than two long tons per day**  **(LT/D) of hy drogen sulfide in the acid gas, expressed as sulfur. This in**  **formation is being collected to assure compliance**  **with 40 CFR part 60, subpart LLL. As**  **part of the mandatory review of NSPS as required under the Clean A**  **ir A ct, the requirements of both subpart KKK and LLL wou**  **ld be contained in a new subpart, 40 CFR 60, subpart OOOO. Subpart OOOO will supersede subpart**  **KKK and LLL**  **, and the existing provisions of subpart KKK and LLL would be included in the new subpart OOOO** 

**. The revisions to this ICR account for the reduction in new sources**  **estimated that will report under KKK and LLL (new sources will now report under the ICR for subpart OOOO). This ICR accounts for the**  **existing burden for sources still reporting under KKK and LLL. We have also updated labor cost estimates and removed all inst ances of**  **recording and reporting due to start -**  **up, shutdown and malfunction.**
**A ll of these sources subject to subpart LLL are also subject to subpart KKK. Over the next three y**  **ears, an average of 507 sour ces per y**  **ear will be subject to subpart KKK**  **and LLL**

**. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance test**  **s, and periodic reports by**  **the owners/operators of the affected facilities. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining co mpliance, and are**  **required of all sources subject to NSPS. Ap**  **proximately 70 of the 507, are also currently**  **subject to subpart LLL. The annual industry**  **burden estimated for this ICR is 109,266 labor hours at a cost of $10,251,963.** Revised 1/30 /2007 

### 2 **8 . Citations for A**  **uthorizing Statute(s) :** 

a. Public Law Nam e of law: Citation:

- Sec
b. US Code Nam e of Law: Clean Air Ac t Citation: 42 USC: 7412

c. Executive Order Nam e/Subject of EO: Citation : EO
d. Statute at Large Nam e of Statute: Citation: Stat
**9 . A**  **ssociated Rulemaking Information** (For Rule Related ICRs Only) :
RIN:

– SAN: Stage of Rulemaking (check one) : Proposed Rule Interim Final or Fin al Rule For a Proposed Rule, OMB will not consider an ICR complete until the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been published. OEI will enter this information in to ICRAS.
For ICRs associated with Interim Final s that are not significant under EO 12866, please attach a draft of the rule

. **10 . Federal Register Notices & Comments**  **:** Federal Register Citation ( For Non

- Rule Related and Renewal ICRs Only) : 60

- day Notice: Volume: Page number: Publication Date: ( 30

- day Notice: Volume: Page number: Publication Date ) Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes No Unless submitted as an Emergency ICR or Associated with a Rulemaking, OMB will not consider an ICR complete until the 30

- day notice h as been published. The second notice will be published following OEI review and approval of the ICR. OEI will enter this information in to ICRAS

. **11 . A**  **nnual Cost to Federal Government:** $420,400
**12. Does this ICR contain survey**  **s, censuses, or employ statistical methods?**  Ye s No ( If Yes, please attach Supporting Statement, Part B )
**13. Is a Privacy** 

**Impact A**

**ssessment required by the E**  **- Government A**  **ct of 2002 for this ICR?** Yes No (A PIA is needed for a new, electronic collection of information.)
**14. Ag**  **ency**

**Contact:** Nam e: Bruce Moore Phone: 919

- 541

- 5460 E

- mail: moore.bruce @epa.govRevised 1/30 /2007 

### 3 **15 . Change in Burden:** 
**A. Program Change Due to a Ne**  **w Statute** If change in burden is a **P rogram**  **C hange**  **D ue**  **to a**  **N ew**  **S tatute**  , identify the C itation s for the N ew S tatutory R equirements:

a. Public Law Nam e of law: Citation:

- Sec
b. US Code Nam e of Law: t Citation: USC:

c. Executive Order Nam e/Subject of EO: Citation : EO
d. Statute at Large Nam e of Statute: Citation: Stat
**B. Program Change**  **Due to A gency**  **Discretion** If change in burden is a **DECREA SE**  because of a **P rogram**  **C hange**  due to **A gency**  **D iscretion**  , please categorize the decrease (select one): Cutting Redundancy Using Information Technology Changing Regulations Changing Forms Miscellaneous Actions If change in burden is a **INCREA SE**  because of a **P rogram**  **C hange**  due to **A gency**  **D iscretion**  , please categorize the increase (select one): Changing Regulations Miscellaneous Actions
**C**

. **Explanation of Change in Burden** Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported; that is, provide a short statement addressing how the re duction in burden was achieved or why the increase in burden occurred. (If you need more space, provide a short summary here and elaborate in t he Supporting Statement.) The change in burden refelcts a reduction in the number of affected facilties repor ting under subpart KKK and subpart LLL. New affected facilties will report under subpart OOOO.Revised 1/30 /2007 

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### PAPER WO RK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION WO RKSHEET Part III: Information Collection Request Completeness Check
Complete this checklist prior to submitting the i nformation collection package to the Clearance Officer. The Clearance Officer will use the information contained in this checklist, along with other information, to certify the information collection pri or to submission to OMB. The supporting statement (check all that apply):

a. Identifies the statute or regulation authorizing the collection of the information b. Describes efforts taken to avoid the collection of similar information already available, or collected under a different information collection
c. Describes, if applicable, methods to minimize the burden on small businesses or other small entities d. Is written using plain English, and all terminology used is unambiguous and understa ndable to those required to respond to the collection
e. Indicates how long records specified in the collection are to be maintained by persons required to maintain the records f. Has dedicated resources to ensure the proper use and processing of the information being collected to enhance (as appropriate) the value of the information to agencies and the public. g. Indicates the use of a statistical survey method (if applicable) that produces valid and reliable results while minimizing undue burden. h. Describes the intended use of information technology to reduce burden and where possible avoid unnecessary system and technology costs.Revised 1/30 /2007 

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### PAPER WO RK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION WO RKSHEET

Part IV: C ertification Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, 1 certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with' 5 CFR 1320.9. NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related pr ovisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), appear at the end of the instructions. The

certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions. The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed col lection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions; (b) It avoids unnecessary duplication; (c) It reduces burden on small entities; (d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambigu ous terminology that is understandable to respondents; (e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices; (f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements; (g) It infor ms respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3): (I) W hy the information is being collected’ (ii) Use of information; (iii) Burden estimate; (iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); (v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and (vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number; (h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected (see note in Item 19 of the instructions); (I) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and (j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

Signature of Program Off icial Peter Tsirigotis , Director Sector Policies and Programs Division Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Date

Signature of Senior Official or designee Oscar Morales, Director Collection Strategies Division Office of Environmental Information DateRevised 1/30 /2007 

### 6 5 CFR 1320.9 reads “As part of the agency submission to OMB of a proposed collection of information, the agency (through the head of the agency, the Senior Official or their designee) shall certify (an d provide a record supporting such certification) that the proposed collection of information

-- “(a) is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including that the information to be collected w ill have practical utility; “(b) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency; “(c) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the agen cy, including with respect to small entities, as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act 5 U.S.C § 601(6)), the use of such techniques as:

“(1) establishing differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to thos e who are to respond; “(2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance and reporting requirements; or collection of informati on , or any part thereof; “(3) an exemption from coverage of the collection of information, or any part there of; “(d) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology and is understandable to those who are to respond; “(e) is to be implemented in ways consistent and compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the existing reporting a nd recordkeeping practices of those who are to respond; “(f) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the length of time persons are required to maintain the records specified; “(g) informs potential respondents of the information called for under § 1320.8(b)(3); [see below] “(h) has been developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected, including the processing of the information in a manner which shall enhance, where appropr iate, the utility of the information to agencies and the public; “(I ) uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the information is to be collected; and “(j) to the maximum extent practicable, uses appropriate information technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency efficiency and responsiveness to the public.” NOTE: 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3) requires that each collection of information: “(3) informs and provides reasonable notice to the potential persons to whom the collection of information is addressed of: “(I) the reasons the information is planned to be and/or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; “(ii) the way such information is planned to be and/or has been used to further the proper performanc e of the functions of the agency; “(iii) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the average burden of the collection (together with a request that the p ublic direct to the agency any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden); “(iv) whether responses to the collection of information are voluntary, required to obtain or retain a benefit (citing author ity), or mandatory (citing authority); “(v) the nature and extent of confidentiality to be provided, if any (citing authority); and “(vi) the fact that any agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.”