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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 system and use of the Information Collection Request, Review and Approval System (ICRAS) for submitting ICRs to

OMB. This form is not intended for submission to OMB. For additional guidance on completing this worksheet

, please see EPA’s ICR webs ite at

http://intranet.epa.gov/icrintra/ . There you will find the following docume nts: OEI’s ICRAS 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 your app r opriate ICR desk officer.

1. Agency/Subagency originating request: OAR/OAQPS/SPPD

2. Title: NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage

3. Type of Information Coll ection ( check one ) :

New collection

Extension of a currently approved collection

Revision of a currently approved collection

Nonmaterial or non

- substantive change to a currently ap proved collection

(formerly called the 83

- C) 4. OMB Control Number (OCN) : 2060

- 0418

EPA ICR Number: 1789.07

5

. Type of review requested ( check one ) :

Regular

Emergency

– Approval Requested by: (mm/dd/yy)

Delegated

(If emergency, please submit justification as a separate attachment ) 6

. Requested expiration date ( check one ) :

Three years from approval date

Six Months from approval date (maximum for emergency)

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7 . Abstract (4000 characters maximum, attach additional sheets as necessary):

The amendments to the ICR are a result of the review of the existing NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63,

subpart HHH) as required by the Clean Air Act. The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Natu ral Gas

Transmission a nd Storage, published at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH, were proposed on February 6, 1998 and promulgated on June 17,

1999. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants ( HAP) and that

t ransport or store natural gas prior to entering the pipeline to a local distribution company or to a final end user (if the re is no local

distribution company). New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This

information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH.

The proposed rulemaking would amend title 40, chapter I, part 63 subpart HHH to include, emission sources for which standards were

not previously d eveloped. We are proposing standards for these emission sources pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(2) and (3). Therefore,

the number of affected facilities under this subpart is expected to increase. The estimates of the size of the regulated uni verse are b ased

on information obtained from the National Emissions Inventory (NEI) database. Overall, EPA estimates that approximately 53 r espondents

would be subject to the regulation, and an additional 2 respondents will become subject each year. Labor costs wer e also updated in this

ICR to reflect current burden on industry and the Agency. EPA assumes that there is an average of one affected facility per plant (i.e.,

respondent). EPA estimates that the annual cost of this information collection will be $0 for non

- labor and $ 86,823 for labor, based on a

labor burden of 2, 591 hours.

8 . Citations for Authorizing Statute(s) :

a. Public Law

Name of law:

Citation:

- Sec

b. US Code

Name of Law: Clean Air Act

Citation: USC :

c. Executive Order

Name/Subject of EO:

Citation : EO

d. Statute at Large

Name of Statute:

Citation: Stat

9 . Associated Rulemaking Information (For Rule Related ICRs Only) :

RIN: 2060

– AP76 SAN: Stage of Rulemaking (check one) :

Proposed Rule

Interim Final or F inal 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 into ICRAS.

For ICRs associated with Interim Final s that are not significant under EO 12866, please attach a draft of the rule

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10 . Federal Register Notices & Comments :

Federal Register Citation ( For Non

- Rule Related and Renewal ICRs Only) :

60

- day Notic e: 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 followi ng OEI review and approval of the ICR. OEI will enter this information in to ICRAS

.

11 . Annual Cost to Federal Government: 17, 545

12. Does this ICR contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Ye s No

( If Yes, please attach Supporting Statement, Part B )

13. Is a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E

- Government Act of 2002 for this ICR? Yes No

(A PIA is needed for a new, electronic collection of information.)

14. Agency Contact:

Name: Bruce Moore

Phone: 919

- 541

- 5460

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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

Name of law:

Citation:

- Sec

b. US Code

Name of Law: Clean Air Act

Citation: USC:

c. Execut ive Order

Name/Subject of EO:

Citation : EO

d. Statute at Large

Name of Statute:

Citation: Stat

B. Pr ogram Change Due to Agency Discretion

If change in burden is a DECREASE because of a P rogram C hange due to A gency D iscretion , please categorize the decrease (select one):

Cutting Redundancy

Using Information Technolo gy

Changing Regulations

Changing Forms

Miscellaneous Actions

If change in burden is a INCREASE 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 reduction 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 number of affected facilities under this subpart is expected to inc rease based on the inclusion of previously unregulated sources pursuant to

CAA section 112(d)(2) and (3).Revised 1/30/2007 

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Part III: Information Collection Request Completeness Check

Complete this checklist prior to subm itting the information 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 prior to submission

to OMB.

The supportin g 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 collec ted 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 understandable 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 ensur e 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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Part IV: Certification

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 th e related provisions 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 collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous 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 informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3):

(I) Why the information is being collected’

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandat ory);

(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

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Signature of Program Official

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

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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 (and provide a record supporting such certification) that the proposed collection of

information

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“(a) is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including that the information to be collected w ill have

practic al 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, inc luding

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 avail able to

those 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 an y part thereof;

“(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 and

recordkeeping practices of those who are to respond;

“(f) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the length of time perso ns 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 effi cient 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 effec tive 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 performance of the fun ctions 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

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