Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Substances (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1049ss13.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-12-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23819	Notification Burden - Private Entities	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0046	ICR Reference No: 201401-2050-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-2050-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No: 1049.13
Title: Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Substances (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: 09/10/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/14/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2015
Responses	23,864	0	24,041
Time Burden (Hours)	97,842	0	98,568
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 substance into the environment and of an oil spill into U.S. 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 and informs emergency response planners.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 9603 Name of Law: Notification requirements respecting released substances
   US Code: 33 USC 1321 Name of Law: Oil and hazardous substance liability
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 49265	08/13/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 2441	01/14/2014
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 Burden - Private Entities

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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	23,864	24,041	0	0	-177	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	97,842	98,568	0	0	-726	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: The ICR projects a decrease in the number of releases reported to the National Response Center (annually).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,102,708

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: 01/14/2014

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