National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program (Final Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5900-407 National Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reduction Program Form	Modified
ICR Spreadsheet.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-03-30
1626ss15 Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-03-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24339	National Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reduction Program Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0256	ICR Reference No: 201612-2060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201510-2060-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1626.15
Title: National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/30/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/30/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved for three more months, which will allow the agency time to upload a revised information collection related to the requirements contained in OMB control number 2060-0256.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2020
Responses	20,054,738	0	7,632,018
Time Burden (Hours)	580,473	0	320,537
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), also known as the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program (the Program), directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue regulations governing the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), during the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of air-conditioning and refrigeration appliances. EPA is amending 40 CFR part 82, subpart F, the National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction program, by updating existing requirements and extending them, as appropriate, to non-ozone-depleting substitute refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). In the process, EPA will be revising and extending the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for persons selling, purchasing, using, recovering, reclaiming, and disposing of ozone-depleting and substitute refrigerants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7671g Name of Law: Clean Air Act Section 608
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2060-AS51	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 82282	11/18/2016

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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
National Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reduction Program	5900-407, 5900-404, 5900-405	Section 608 Technition Certification Report ,   Reclamation Report ,   Small Can Test Data Form

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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	20,054,738	7,632,018	0	12,422,720	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	580,473	320,537	0	259,936	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: The overall reporting and recordkeeping burden as a result of the rule is higher compared to previous ICRs because 1) the universe has expanded to include owners/operators and technicians who service equipment containing HFC- and other non-exempt substitute refrigerant-containing appliances; 2) new requirements to document the disposal of mid-sized comfort cooling and commercial refrigeration appliances; 3) new requirements related to leak inspection and disposal of appliances.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $95,075

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 12/30/2016

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