National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Screener Questionnaire (New)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form TBD National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Screener Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
2553ss01 revised 20180711.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-07-13
2553ss01 revised 20180711.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-07-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
229730	National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Screener Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0294	ICR Reference No: 201801-2040-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 2553.01
Title: National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Screener Questionnaire (New)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/13/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the agency that any follow-on information collections (such as the ones contemplated in the supporting statement) will require separate requests and approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	14,880	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	49,755	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,736	0	0

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Abstract: This study will collect nationwide data on nutrient pollutant removal from publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) with conventional secondary treatment. The data will help set realistic and achievable nutrient reduction targets; help POTW operators understand the range of opportunities to optimize nutrient removals based on data from their peers; and encourage improved nutrient removal performance at POTWs with less expense. The full study is designed with multiple phases over the course of four to five years. The first phase of the study is a screener questionnaire, to collect basic information and characterize the full population of POTWs. This information will help establish a baseline of nutrient performance at the national level for all POTWs.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 64151	01/11/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 61756	12/29/2017
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 Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Screener Questionnaire	TBD	National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: POTW Screener Questionnaire

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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	14,880	0	0	14,880	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	49,755	0	0	49,755	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,736	0	0	32,736	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This new study will collect nationwide data on nutrient pollutant removal from publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) with conventional secondary treatment. The data will help set realistic and achievable nutrient reduction targets; help POTW operators understand the range of opportunities to optimize nutrient removals based on data from their peers; and encourage improved nutrient removal performance at POTWs with less expense. This information will help establish a baseline of nutrient performance at the national level for all POTWs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $688,170

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.     No

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: 01/11/2018

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