Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Sub- stances (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23818	Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Sub- stances (Renewal) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0046	ICR Reference No: 200102-2050-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199706-2050-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Sub- stances (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/24/2001
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/28/2001
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved pursuant to 5 CFR 1320. When EPA resubmits this ICR for renewal, it must evaluate, after consulting with respondents, the burden estimates for reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In its resubmission, EPA should list the names, phone numbers, and affiliations of the respondents it contacted. OMB understands that EPA is evaluating its definition of "federally permitted releases" for certain air emissions, which may or may not affect the burden associated with this ICR. If and when any changes are made to this definition, EPA must promptly make any necessary adjustments to this ICR.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2004	04/30/2004	04/30/2001
Responses	23,726	0	29,204
Time Burden (Hours)	97,277	0	122,360
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Federal law requires the person in charge of a facility or vessel to immediately notify the Federal government of a release of a reportable quantity or more of a hazardous substances into the environment and of an oil spill into US navigable waters if the spill causes a sheen or violates applicable water quality standards. The reporting of hazardous substance releases and oil spills allows the Federal government to determine whether a response action is required to protect public health and the environment. Further, release information helps the Federal government evaluate the need for additional regulations...

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Sub- stances (Renewal)	1049.09

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	23,726	29,204	0	0	-5,478	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	97,277	122,360	0	0	-25,083	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

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 language 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) about:

(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.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/28/2001

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