NESHAP for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks (40 CFR part 63, subpart N) (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1611ss08.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-10-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24449	NESHAP for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks (40 CFR part 63, subpart N)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0327	ICR Reference No: 201010-2060-008
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201007-2060-011
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1611.08
Title: NESHAP for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks (40 CFR part 63, subpart N) (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/26/2010
Terms of Clearance: Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates. This action has no effect on any current approvals.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2013	10/31/2013	10/31/2013
Responses	2,279	0	2,279
Time Burden (Hours)	171,118	0	171,118
Cost Burden (Dollars)	26,550,000	0	26,550,000

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Abstract: This ICR covers information collection requirements in the proposed amendments to the Chromium Electroplating NESHAP (40 CFR part 63, subpart N). The potential respondents are owners or operators of any existing or new chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tanks. There are an estimated 1,770 facilities subject to the Chromium Electroplating NESHAP. Of these, there are an estimated 790 hard chromium electroplating facilities, 740 decorative chromium electroplating facilities, and 240 chromium anodizing facilities. The affected source is any tank that is used for chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing. The proposed amendments would prohibit the use of certain types of chemical fume suppressants in affected chromium electroplating or anodizing tanks; require additional housekeeping procedures to minimize fugitive emissions of chromium compounds; specify procedures for checking and maintaining instruments used for measuring surface tension; add flexibility in testing; and revise the reporting requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 et seq. Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AO91	Proposed rulemaking	40 FR 65068	10/21/2010

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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
NESHAP for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks (40 CFR part 63, subpart N)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This ICR covers information collection requirements in the proposed amendments to the Chromium Electroplating NESHAP (40 CFR part 63, subpart N).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $242,786

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 10/26/2010

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