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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 paper 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 website at 

http://intranet.epa.gov/icrintra/. There you will find the following documents: 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 appropriate ICR desk officer. 

1. Agency/Subagency originating request: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

2. Title: Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission, and Distribution

3. Type 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. OMB Control Number (OCN): 

 EPA ICR Number: 1716.07

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)

 Other, please specify: (mm/yy)
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7. Abstract (4000 characters maximum, attach additional sheets as necessary): This ICR covers information collection requirements in the 

proposed new source rule for Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities (40 CFR part 60, subpart OOOO). The information collected will be 

used by EPA and delegated state and local agencies to determine the compliance status of sources subject to the rule.

On June 24, 1985 (50 FR 26122), EPA promulgated an NSPS for the Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production category which addressed VOC 

emissions from leaking equipment at onshore natural gas processing plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart KKK). These standards apply to the 

following affected facilities constructed, reconstructed/or modified after January 20, 1984, located at onshore natural gas processing 

plants: a compressor in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) service or in wet gas service, and the groups of all equipment (except 

compressors) within a process unit. A process unit is defined as the equipment assembled for extraction of natural gas liquids from field 

gas, fractionation of liquids into natural gas products, or other processing of natural gas products. 

The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Onshore Natural Gas Processing - SO2 Emissions- (0 CFR part 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. Affected 

facilities commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. A sweetening unit is defined as a process 

device that separates the hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide (CO2) contents from the 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 and 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 hydrogen sulfide in the acid gas, expressed as sulfur.

As part of the mandatory review of NSPS as required under the Clean Air Act, the requirements of subpart KKK and subpart LLL would be 

contained in a new subpart, 40 CFR 60, subpart OOOO. The existing provisions of subparts KKK/LLL will be included in the new subpart 

OOOO along with the new proposed provisions for the following affected facilities: gas wellheads, pneumatic controllers, centrifugal and 

reciprocating compressors, and storage vessels. 

The oil and natural gas sector includes operations involved in the extraction and production of oil and natural gas, as well as the 

processing, transmission, and distribution of natural gas. The potential respondents are owners or operators of oil and gas affected 

facilities found throughout these industry segments. All of the oil and natural gas facilities located in the United States are owned and 

operated by the oil and natural gas industry (the “Affected Public”). None of the facilities in the United States are owned or operated by 

state, local, tribal or the Federal government. All facilities are privately, owned for-profit businesses. 

We estimate approximately 1,459 operators will be affected by subpart OOOO. The average annual burden for the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements in subpart OOOO for these owner and operators that are subject to the Oil and Natural Gas Production, and Natural 

Gas Transmission and Distribution NSPS is 427,557 person-hours, with an annual average cost of $18,805,398. We expect three sweetening 

will have additional capital costs for sulfur dioxide monitors of $73,000 and additional annual monitoring costs of 17,100. 

8. Citations for Authorizing Statute(s):

a. Public Law

 Name of law: 

 Citation: - Sec 

b. US Code 

 Name of Law: Clean Air Act 

 Citation: 42 USC: 7412

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 Final 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 Finals 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 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

has been published. The second notice will be published following OEI review and approval of the ICR. OEI will enter this information into ICRAS.

11. Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,188,916.00

12. Does this ICR contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes 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

 

 E-mail: moore.bruce@epa.gov
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15. Change in Burden:

 

A. Program Change Due to a New Statute

If change in burden is a Program Change Due to a New Statute, identify the Citations for the New Statutory Requirements:

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

B. Program Change Due to Agency Discretion

If change in burden is a DECREASE because of a Program Change due to Agency Discretion, please categorize the decrease (select one):

 Cutting Redundancy

 Using Information Technology

 Changing Regulations

 Changing Forms

 Miscellaneous Actions

If change in burden is a INCREASE because of a Program Change due to Agency Discretion, 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 the Supporting 

Statement.)

This is a new ICR.
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION WORKSHEET

Part III: Information Collection Request Completeness Check 

Complete this checklist prior to submitting 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 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 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 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.
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION WORKSHEET

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 the 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 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.
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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 

Environmental Information

Date
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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 --

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

those who are to respond;

“(2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance and reporting requirements; or collection of information , or 

any part thereof;

“(3) an exemption from coverage of the collection of information, or any 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 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 appropriate, 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 performance 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 public 

direct to the agency any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this 
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