In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2019
32
0
93
883
0
651
0
0
0
The New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Electric Utility
Generating Units were proposed on June 2, 2014, and promulgated on
October 23, 2015 (80 FR 64510). These regulations apply to newly
constructed, modified or reconstructed facilities with electric
utility generating units (EGUs) including any steam generating
unit, IGCC, or stationary combustion turbine that commenced
construction after January 8, 2014 or commenced reconstruction
after June 18, 2014. To be considered an EGU the unit must be: (1)
capable of combusting more than 250 MMBtu/h heat input of fossil
fuel; and (2) serve a generator capable of supplying more than 25
MW net to a utility distribution system (i.e., for sale to the
grid). New facilities include those that commenced construction,
modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This
information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR
Part 60, Subpart TTTT. In general, all NSPS standards require
initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by
the owners/operators of the affected facilities. This NSPS imposes
a minimal information collection burden on affected sources beyond
what sources would already be subject to under the authorities of
CAA parts 75 (Acid Rain Program CEM requirements) and 98 (Mandatory
GHG Reporting, applicable to EGUs that capture CO2). OMB has
previously approved the information collection requirements
contained in the existing part 75 and 98 regulations (40 CFR part
75 and 40 CFR part 98) under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned OMB control
numbers 2060-0626 and 2060-0629, respectively. Apart from certain
reporting costs to comply with the emission standards under the
rule, there are no additional information collection costs, as the
information required by the rule is already collected and reported
by other regulatory programs. These notifications, reports, and
records are essential in determining compliance, and are required
of all affected facilities subject to NSPS.
There is an adjustment increase
in the total estimated burden as currently identified in the OMB
Inventory of Approved Burdens. The change in the burden and cost
estimates occurred because these standards have been in effect for
more than three years. The previous ICR reflected those burdens and
costs associated with the initial activities for subject
facilities. This ICR, by in large, reflects the on-going burden and
costs for existing facilities. This ICR also assumes that all
existing respondents will spend up to 8 hours annually for review
of the rule, and will continue to submit quarterly reports. There
are no capital or operation and maintenance costs associated with
these standards.
$28,000
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patrick Yellin 202
564-2970
No
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:
(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;
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.