Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0824ss07.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-04-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
235865	Burial at Sea, Transportation & Disposal of Vessels, and Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses - States & Tribes	New
221365	Burial at Sea and Transportation and Disposal of Vessels - Private Entities	Modified
138407	Special, Research, General and Emergency Permits - Private Sector	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0008	ICR Reference No: 201904-2040-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201604-2040-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 0824.07
Title: Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (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: 03/19/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/30/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. However, as terms of clearance, if the agency submits this package for renewal or extension, they are required to (1) explain clearly how how permit applications get submitted, (2) explain clearly how respondents learn about the need to submit a permit application; (3) demonstrate that agency has considered creating a standard application form to reduce possible confusion and public burden; and (4) include a table that clearly lays out the total burden associated with the collection that is currently presented in separate tables.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2020
Responses	2,770	0	2,767
Time Burden (Hours)	3,496	0	3,207
Cost Burden (Dollars)	165,872	0	195,857

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Abstract: With limited exceptions, ocean dumping - the transportation of any material for the purpose of dumping in ocean waters is prohibited except in compliance with a permit issued under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). EPA collects or sponsors the collection of information for the purposes of permit issuance, reporting of emergency dumping to safety of life at sea, compliance with permit requirements, including specifically general permits for burial at sea and for transportation and disposal of vessels. EPA is responsible for issuing ocean dumping permits for all materials except dredged material. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for issuing ocean dumping permits for dredged material using EPAs environmental criteria, though for federal projects, the USACE may apply the environmental criteria directly in lieu of the permit process. Ocean dumping permits for dredged material are subject to EPA review and concurrence.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 92 - 532 102-104 Name of Law: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
  

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:
	83 FR 50363	10/05/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 18277	04/30/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Burial at Sea, Transportation & Disposal of Vessels, and Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses - States & Tribes
Burial at Sea and Transportation and Disposal of Vessels - Private Entities
Special, Research, General and Emergency Permits - Private Sector

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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	2,770	2,767	0	2	1	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,496	3,207	0	11	278	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	165,872	195,857	0	20	-30,005	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: When compared to the existing ICR, there is an increase in the Total Hours and a decrease in the Total Annual Cost, which is a result of a change in the estimated number of responses and updated reporting burden estimates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $55,470

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: 04/30/2019

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