There are two separate collections of information in sequential time intervals contained in the transportation and disposal of marine mammals.

A. General Requirements for Governmental Entities and Stranding Agreement Holders
(1) The permittee shall submit a report on the ocean disposal activities authorized by this general permit to the applicable EPA Regional Office within 30 days after carcass disposal. This report shall include:

a. A description of the carcass(es) disposed:
:: Identify the mammal species, the approximate length and any other descriptive information.

b. The date and time of the disposal as well as the latitude and longitude of the disposal site. Latitude and longitude of the disposal site shall be reported at the highest degree of accuracy available on board the vessel or vehicle that transported the carcass (e.g., onboard geographic position system technology):
:: Report the time, dates and approximate latitude and longitude of the disposal site.

c. The name, title, affiliation, and contact information of the person in charge of the disposal operation and the person in charge of the vessel or vehicle that transported the carcass (if different than the person in charge of the disposal):
:: List the name, title, affiliation and contact information of the person in charge of the disposal and the person in charge of the vessel.

d. A statement of need and rationale for selecting ocean disposal rather than other disposal options:
:: Provide a statement identifying the need for an ocean disposal.

(2). The permittee shall immediately notify EPA of any violation of any condition of this general permit.
:: Report any violations immediately to the EPA Region.

B. Requirements for any Alaskan Native Engaged in Subsistence Uses

(1) Notwithstanding Section A, any Alaskan Native engaged in subsistence uses is hereby granted a general permit to transport and dispose of marine mammal carcasses in ocean waters subject to the following conditions:  The permittee shall submit a report (via email or letter) on all disposal activities authorized by this general permit that the permittee has conducted in the prior calendar year. Reports shall be submitted to EPA Region 10 within 30 days of the end of the calendar year. This report shall include:

a. The number and type of carcasses disposed:
:: Report the number of carcasses and the species.

b. A description of the general vicinity in which the carcasses were dispose:
:: Describe the general area where the carcass(es) is(are) disposed using proximity to cities, towns or latitude and longitude coordinates.

c. The name and contact information of the permittee:
:: Provide the name and contact information of the permittee.

SECTION 5:  The Information Collected  --  Agency Activities, Collection Methodology and Information Management

5(a):  Agency Activities
 Burial at Sea
EPA collects information from persons who dispose of human remains pursuant to the burial at sea general permit. The information is not required to be reported until after the burial has been conducted, specifically, within 30 days of the burial.

 Transportation and Disposal of Vessels
EPA sponsors collections of information as specified in the vessel disposal general permit. The collection process is codified in 40 CFR 229.3.

3) Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
EPA collects information from persons who dispose of marine mammal carcasses. For Part A, the permittee may obtain concurrence via telephone and then submit information within 30 days after carcass disposal.  For Part B, any Alaskan Native shall submit reports to EPA within 30 days of the end of the calendar year.

5(b):  Collection Methodology and Information Management

1) Burial at Sea
Burials conducted under the burial at sea general permit are to be reported within 30 days to the EPA Regional Administrator of the EPA Region from which the vessel carrying the remains departed. EPA Regions keep record of all reports, including: faxes, emails, mail, and other online submissions. The total number of burials at sea for each Region is reported to EPA Headquarters and is stored in a database

EPA is developing an online reporting tool for persons to report burials at sea. This tool would create consistency, facilitate compliance with 40 CFR 229.1(d), and reduce burdens on respondents by allowing for online reporting. Once this goes into effect, EPA will be updating its website to include the number of burials at sea each year, so the public has easy access to the information.

2) Transportation and Disposal of Vessels
Under the general permit for transportation and disposal of vessels, information is collected and managed by EPA, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), including the relevant USCG Captain-of-the-Port (COTP), and NOAA. Each of the following collections of information assists EPA in ensuring that material proposed for ocean dumping is appropriately regulated by relevant federal entities, and does not harm human health or the marine environment.

The corresponding EPA Region collects all information pertaining to a vessel disposal and submits it to EPA Headquarters, where it is stored in a database. EPA submits an annual ocean dumping report to the International Maritime Organization. The new EPA ocean dumping website includes an interactive map, which includes location and basic information of all vessels disposals which occurred from 2006-2017.

 Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
Disposals of marine mammal carcasses conducted under the general permit for Part A are to be reported within 30 days to the applicable EPA Regional Administrator of the EPA Region from which the carcass is disposed and for Part B to EPA Region 10 within 30 days of the end of the calendar year. EPA Regions keep record of all reports, including: faxes, emails, mail, and other online submissions. The total number of marine mammal carcasses disposed for each EPA Region is reported to EPA Headquarters.

5(c):  Small Entity Flexibility
EPA certifies that this chapter of the ICR will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While the two general permits described in this chapter of the ICR are available to any private person or entity, or any officer, employee, agent, department, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government, of any state or local unit of government, or of any foreign government, the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit is used much more infrequently than the burial at sea general permit.

5(d):  Collection Schedule
Reporting for each of the general permits depends on how many respondents choose to use the general permit. For burials at sea, EPA assumes an average of 2,762.5 events per year. For vessel disposals, EPA assumes an average of 3.5 events per year. For disposal of marine mammal carcasses, EPA assumes an average of 1 events per year for Part A General Permits and 1 events per year for Part B Alaskan Native engaged in subsistence uses.  See Section 6 below for information on how these values were determined.

1) Burial at Sea
Under 40 CFR 229.1(d), a burial conducted under the burial at sea general permit must be reported within 30 days to the Regional Administrator of the EPA Region from which the vessel carrying the deceased's remains departed.

2) Vessel Disposal
The collection schedule for the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit is described in 40 CFR 229.3(a)(1-9).

EPA collects information at four sequential time intervals under the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit, though the timing requirement of each need not apply in emergency situations.

EPA
EPA receives the following notifications:
 One month prior to disposal (40 CFR 229.3(a)(1)).
 Ten days prior to disposal  -  notification that vessel has been cleaned (40 CFR 229.3(a)(4).
 Forty-eight (48) hours prior to disposal (40 CFR 229.3(a)(8)).
 Twelve (12) hours prior to departure (40 CFR 229.3(a)(8)).

USCG
Under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(4) and 229.3(a)(8), USCG receives notification no later than 10 days prior to the proposed disposal date that the vessel has been cleaned and is available for inspection. The COTP at USCG also receives confirmatory notification. Under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(8), the COTP receives notification 48 hours prior to the proposed disposal and telephonic notification 12 hours prior to the vessel's departure from port.

NOAA
Under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(9), NOAA receives notification in writing within one week after the disposal with the exact coordinates of the disposal site so that it may be marked on appropriate charts.

3) Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
The collection schedule for the reporting of marine mammal carcass disposal is described in the general permit.  For Part A, the permittee may obtain concurrence via telephone and then submit information within 30 days after carcass disposal.  For Part B, any Alaskan Native shall submit reports to EPA within 30 days of the end of the calendar year.

SECTION 6:  Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection
6(a): Estimating Respondent Burden
This section estimates the annual burden for the burial at sea and transportation and disposal of vessels general permits information collection burden hours/costs. The estimates were reviewed by respondents who had previously participated in burials at sea and/or vessel disposals. The estimated burden hours reflect the time taken to assemble and submit written information needed for a burial at sea or vessel disposal.

In summary, the estimated burden per respondent to complete reporting requirements for the burial at sea general permit is 0.83 hours. The activities required to complete notification requirements for a vessel disposal under the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit is broken down into four main categories. The estimated burden per respondent is 15.0 hours to complete activities related to a one-month notification, 10.0 hours for the notification of vessel cleaning and inspection, 9.5 hours for a 12 and 48 hour notification and 1.0 hour for the submission of coordinates. The EPA estimates a total of 35.5 hours per respondent to complete all activities pertaining to a vessel disposal under the general permit. The total burden per year was calculated by multiplying the burden hours per response by the number of respondents, which corresponds to the number of respondents expected to use the permit per year. This analysis is shown in Tables 17 through 21. See section 6(d) of chapter 2 of this supporting statement for a description of how the respondent numbers (i.e., respondent universe) were estimated.

6(b):  Estimating Respondent Costs
To estimate the labor costs, EPA used labor and cost-rate data listed on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Compensation Cost Trends homepage. EPA used the following labor categories for the burial at sea and transportation and disposal of vessels general permits, respectively:

 Burial at Sea
 Office and administrative support occupations (Clerical)
 Average rate: Funeral home director and ship boat captain (Management Avg.)

 Vessel Disposal
 Ship and boat captains and operators (Management)
 Compliance officers (Technical)
 Office and administrative support occupations (Clerical)

   3) Marine Mammals

 Manager (Management)
 Compliance officers (Technical)
 Office and administrative support occupations (Clerical)

EPA used the mean hourly figures listed by BLS to approximate the labor burdened hourly rates for the occupational categories contained in this chapter of the ICR. EPA used the 90th percentile hourly wage for the funeral home director's hourly wage. These are listed below in Tables 15 and 16.

Table 15. Respondent Labor Costs: Burial at Sea Hourly Loaded Wage Estimate of Affected Industry [40 CFR 229.1]

BLS: Occupational Earnings 2017
ICR Agency Job Classification
Hourly Rate

                                Benefits Factor

Loaded Hourly rate
Funeral Home Director
                                  Management
                                   $73.72/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $95.84/hr
Ship and boat captains and operators
                                  Management

                                   $38.93/hr

                                      1.3

                                   $50.61/hr
Average rate (ship and boat captains and operators and funeral home director)
                               Management (Avg.)

                                   $56.33/hr

                                      1.3

                                   $73.23/hr
Office and administrative support occupations
                                   Clerical

                                   $18.24/hr

                                      1.3

                                   $23.71/hr

Table 16. Respondent Labor Costs: Vessel Disposal Hourly Loaded Wage Estimate of Affected Industry [40 CFR 229.3]

BLS: Occupational Earnings May,  2017

ICR Agency Job Classification
                                 Hourly Rate

                                Benefits Factor

Loaded Hourly Rate
Ship and boat captains and operators
                                  Management
                                   $38.93/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $50.61/hr
Compliance officers
                                   Technical
                                   $34.39/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $44.71/hr
Office and administrative support occupations
                                   Clerical
                                   $18.24/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $23.71/hr

Table 17. Respondent Labor Costs: Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses Hourly Loaded Wage Estimate of Affected Industry for Parts A and B [40 CFR 222.1-221.2]

BLS: Occupational Earnings May,  2017

ICR Agency Job Classification
                                 Hourly Rate

                                Benefits Factor

Loaded Hourly Rate
Ship and boat captains and operators
                                  Management
                                   $38.93/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $50.61/hr
Compliance officers
                                   Technical
                                   $34.39/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $44.71/hr
Office and administrative support occupations
                                   Clerical
                                   $18.24/hr
                                      1.3
                                   $23.71/hr

Non-labor O&M includes costs for photocopying, postage, telephone charges, expenses, and contracted services. Contracted services costs include costs for vessel cleaning before a vessel disposal as required by the general permit.

In summary, the estimated labor cost per respondent to complete all activities required under the burial at sea general permit is $44.44.

The activities required to complete the reporting requirements of a vessel disposal under the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit is broken down into four main categories. The estimated labor cost per respondent is $605.92 to complete activities related to a one-month notification, $461.83 for the notification of vessel cleaning and inspection, $406.33 for a 12 and 48-hour notification, and $47.66 for the submission of coordinates. EPA estimates a total labor cost of $1,521.74 per respondent to complete all activities pertaining to the reporting requirements for a vessel disposal under the general permit. Annualized costs are based on the number of respondents expected to use the permit per year and include both labor costs and non-labor O&M costs.

Table 18. Respondent Burden and Cost for Burial at Sea General Permit [40 CFR 229.1]

                        Information Collection Activity

                         Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                 Mgmt. (Avg.)
                                   $73.23/hr

                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                     Total
                                     Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Hours/
                                     Year

                                    Total
                                     Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1.	1. Respondent conducts Burial at Sea

a. Prepare and review information necessary to complete reporting questions

                                                                           0.50

                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $36.61

                                                                          $1.00
                                                                       2,762.50
                                                                       1,381.25
                                                                   $103,910.06
b. Submit information to EPA

                                                                           0.00

                                                                           0.33
                                                                           0.33
                                                                         $7.82

                                                                          $1.00
                                                                       2,762.50
                                                                         911.63
                                                                    $24,378.95
Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.33
                                                                           0.83
                                                                         $44.44
                                                                          $2.00
                                                                       2,762.50
                                                                       2,292.88
                                                                    $128,289.01

Table 19. Vessel Disposal General Permit Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(1)  -  1 Month Notification to EPA
                        Information Collection Activity
                         Hours and Costs Per Response
                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                    $44.71/
                                      hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response
                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                            Number Responses/ Year
                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year
                                  Total Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1. Preparation

a. Read regulations
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $47.66
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                            3.5
                                                                       $166.80
2.	2. Prepare information:

a.	a. Need for the disposal of the vessel
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $88.57
       b. Type and description of vessel to be disposed of and type of cargo normally carried
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $78.24
       c. Detailed description of the proposed disposal procedures
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $44.71
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           3.50
                                                                       $156.47
d. Information on the potential effect of the vessel disposal on the marine environment
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.50
                                                                       $114.72
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           8.75
                                                                       $401.51
       e. Documentation of an adequate evaluation of alternatives to ocean disposal
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           4.00
                                                                       $184.73
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          14.00
                                                                       $646.56
3. Review and edit information for                      accuracy
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                        $98.03
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          10.50
                                                                       $343.12
4. Provide written information to EPA
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $68.42
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           7.00
                                                                       $274.47
                            Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           4.00
                                                                           8.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                          14.50
                                                                        $605.92
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          50.75
                                                                      $2,155.73

Table 20. Vessel Disposal General Permit Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(4)  -  10 days Notification that the Vessel has been Cleaned and is Available for Inspection

                        Information Collection Activity

                         Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                    $44.71
                                      hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
Response

                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1.	Preparation

a.	Read regulations
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $78.24
b.    Ensure that the requirements listed in 40 CFR 229.3(a)(3) are met
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           5.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           5.50
                                                                       $248.84
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          19.25
                                                                       $870.94
2. Notify Coast Guard that the vessel has been cleaned and is ready for inspection
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $95.32
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           7.00
                                                                       $351.11
3. Notify EPA that the vessel has been cleaned and is ready for inspection
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $95.32
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           7.00
                                                                       $351.11
Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           2.50
                                                                           7.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                          10.00
                                                                        $461.83
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          35.00
                                                                      $1,651.39

Table 21. Vessel Disposal General Permit Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(8)  -  12 and 48 Hour Notifications
                        Information Collection Activity
                         Hours and Costs Per Response
                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                    $44.71/
                                      hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1. Read regulations
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           $000
2. Prepare the following information for notification per 40 CFR 229.3(a)(8)

Proposed departure time and place
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $95.74
Proposed disposal site location
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $95.74
c.    Estimated time of arrival on site
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $95.74
d.    Name and communication capability of the towing vessel
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $44.71
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           3.50
                                                                       $173.97
3. Review and edit information for                      accuracy
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           4.00
                                                                       $142.74
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          14.00
                                                                       $517.09
4. Notify EPA 48 hours prior to disposal
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
5. Notify Coast Guard 48 hours prior to disposal
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
6. Notify COTP 48 hours prior to disposal
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
7. Telephonically notify EPA 12 hours prior to vessel's departure
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
8. Telephonically notify Coast Guard 12 hours prior to vessel's departure
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
9. Telephonically notify COTP 12 hours prior to vessel's departure
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $106.07
Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           4.00
                                                                           3.50
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           9.50
                                                                        $406.33
                                                                         $55.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          33.25
                                                                     $1,614.67

Table 22. Vessel Disposal General Permit Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(9)  -  Submission of Exact Coordinates of Disposal to NOAA

                        Information Collection Activity

                      Total Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                    $44.71/
                                      hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year
                                     Total
                                    Hours/
                                     Year

                                       Total
                                       Cost/
                                      Year ($)
1. Preparation

a. Read regulations
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           0.00
                                                                          $0.00
b. Prepare and verify coordinates of disposal
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                          $0.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                        $78.24
1.	2. Submit coordinates of disposal to NOAA
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $123.57
Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                         $47.66
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           3.50
                                                                       $201.80

The activities required to complete the reporting requirements of a marine mammal carcass disposal under the general permit for ocean disposal of marine mammal carcasses is broken down into two main categories. The estimated labor cost per respondent is $352.77 to complete activities related to a Part A - General Permit and $114.72 for the notification of Part B -  Alaskan Native engaged in subsistence uses to complete reporting. Annualized costs are based on the number of respondents expected to use the permit per year and include both labor costs and non-labor O&M costs.

Table 23. Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses General Permit Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 220.4

                        Information Collection Activity
                         Hours and Costs Per Response
                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                   $44.71hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response
                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                            Number Responses/ Year
                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year
                                  Total Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1. Preparation

a. Read permit
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                         $0.00
2.	b. Describe carcass
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                         $22.35
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
a.	c. Record date, time and location
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
       d. Provide contact information for the person in charge of disposal operation and vessel
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $44.71
                                                                        $10.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $54.71
       e. Statement of need and rationale for ocean disposal
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                       $119.03
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                       $119.03
f. Submit information to EPA
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                         $25.30
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
       2. Immediately notify EPA of any violation
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                       $119.03
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                       $119.03
                            Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           2.50
                                                                           4.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           8.50
                                                                        $352.77
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           8.50
                                                                        $362.77

Table 24. Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses General Permit for Alaskan Native Engaged in Subsistence Respondent Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 220.4

                        Information Collection Activity
                         Hours and Costs Per Response
                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $50.61/
                                      hr
                                   Technical
                                    $44.71/
                                      hr
                                   Clerical
                                    $23.71/
                                      hr
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response
                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                            Number Responses/ Year
                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year
                                  Total Cost/
                                   Year ($)
1. Preparation

a. Read permit
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                         $0.00
2.	b. Record number and type of carcass(es)
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
a.	c. Describe general vicinity of disposal
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $44.71
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                        $44.71
       d. Provide contact information for the person in charge of disposal
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $22.35
e. Submit information to EPA
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $25.30
                                                                        $10.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $35.30
                            Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.50
                                                                       $114.72
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.50
                                                                        $124.72

6(c):  Estimating Agency Burden and Cost
EPA's labor costs data associated with this chapter of the ICR reflect the pay scale rates for GS-9, GS-12, and GS-14 employees. EPA's labor costs apply to the Agency job classifications listed in Table 25 (below) for:

::	GS-14 (Management)
::	GS-12 (Technical)
::	GS-9  (Clerical)

To arrive at the loaded hourly rates listed in Table 25, hourly rates were multiplied by 160% to reflect a fully loaded (wages + benefits) hourly rate.

Table 25. Agency Labor Costs [40 CFR 229.1, 229.3] Hourly Loaded Agency Wage Estimate

ICR Agency Job Classification

January 2018 Annual GS Salary (Step 1)

Work Hours Per Year Factor

Benefits Factor

Loaded Hourly Rate

Management

                                                                GS-14, $114,590

                                                                        2,080

                                                                          1.6

                                                                     $ 88.15/hr

Technical

                                                                 GS-12, $81,584

                                                                        2,080

                                                                          1.6

                                                                     $ 62.76/hr

Clerical

                                                                  GS-9, $56,233

                                                                        2,080

                                                                          1.6

                                                                      $43.26/hr

In summary, the estimated EPA burden per respondent to complete activities related to the burial at sea general permit is .11 hours with a labor cost per respondent of $6.90. The estimated EPA burden per respondent to complete activities related to the vessel disposal general permit is 9.0 hours with a labor cost per respondent of $666.37. The estimated EPA burden per respondent to complete activities related to disposal of marine mammal carcasses at sea is 2.0 hours with a labor cost per respondent of $125.51. Annualized burden and costs are based on the number of permits expected per year. This analysis is shown in Tables 26, 27, 28 and 29.

Table 26. Burial at Sea General Permit Agency (EPA) Burden and Cost [40 CFR 229.1]

                        Information Collection Activity

                         Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $88.15/
                                     hour

                                   Technical
                                   $ 62.75/
                                     hour

                                   Clerical
                                    $43.25/
                                     hour
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                   Cost ($)*

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Cost/
                                      Year ($)
1.	1. Respondent conducts Burial at Sea and submits information to EPA

a. Review recorded information as submitted and verify the information for accuracy and completeness
                                                                           0.00
                                                                            .10
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.10
                                                                          $6.28
                                                                          $0.10
                                                                         2762.5
                                                                         276.25
                                                                    $17,612.85
    b. Organize and maintain submissions
                                                                           0.00
                                                                            .01
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.01
                                                                          $0.63
                                                                          $0.10
                                                                         2762.5
                                                                         27.625
                                                                     $2,009.91

Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.00
                                                                            .11
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.11
                                                                          $6.90
                                                                          $0.20
                                                                         2762.5
                                                                        303.875
                                                                    $19,622.76

Table 27. Vessel Disposal General Permit Agency (EPA) Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(1)-(a)(8)
                                 Information
                              Collection Activity

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Response
                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $88.15/
                                     hour

                                   Technical
                                   $ 62.75/
                                     hour

                                   Clerical
                                    $43.25/
                                     hour

                             Total Hours/ Response

                                       Labor
                                       Cost/
                                 R   Response
                                   O & M
                                     Cost
                                      ($)

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total        Hours/
   Year

                                    Total
                                     Cost/
                                     Year
1. EPA receives notice no later than 1 month prior to vessel disposal date, recording and reviewing the required information
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           1.50
                                                                       $106.83
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           5.25
                                                                       $391.41
2. No later than 10 days prior to the proposed disposal date under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(4), EPA receives notification that the vessel has been cleaned and is available for inspection
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                       $150.90
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           7.00
                                                                       $545.66
3. EPA reviews the information provided, coordinating with Coast Guard, in determining whether the requirements of 40 CFR 229.3(a)(3) are met
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                       $150.90
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           7.00
                                                                       $545.66
3.    4. Under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(8), EPA receives notification no later than 48 hours prior to the proposed disposal date
                                                                           0.50
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           0.50
                                                                        $44.07
                                                                          $5.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                           1.75
                                                                       $171.76
.      5. Under 40 CFR 229.3(a)(8), EPA receives telephonic notification at least 12 hours in advance of the vessel's departure from port, recording and reviewing the information required
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           3.00
                                                                       $213.66
                                                                         $10.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          10.50
                                                                       $782.81
Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           4.00
                                                                           5.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           9.00
                                                                        $666.37
                                                                         $30.00
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          31.50
                                                                     $2,437.29

Table 28. Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses General Permit Agency (EPA) Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 220.4

                        Information Collection Activity

                         Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $88.15/
                                     hour

                                   Technical
                                   $ 62.75/
                                     hour

                                   Clerical
                                    $43.25/
                                     hour
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                   Cost ($)*

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Cost/
                                      Year ($)
1.	1. Respondent conducts marine mammal disposal and submits information to EPA

a. Review recorded information as submitted and verify the information for accuracy and completeness
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                        $62.76
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                          1.00
                                                                         $62.76
    b. Organize and maintain submissions
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                        $62.76
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                          1.00
                                                                         $62.76

Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $125.51
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $125.51

Table 29. Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses for Alaskan Native Engaged in Subsistence Uses General Permit Agency (EPA) Burden and Cost under 40 CFR 220.4

                        Information Collection Activity

                         Hours and Costs Per Response

                        Total Hours and Costs Per Year

                                     Mgmt.
                                    $88.15/
                                     hour

                                   Technical
                                   $ 62.75/
                                     hour

                                   Clerical
                                    $43.25/
                                     hour
                                 Total Hours/
                                   Response
                                     Labor
                                     Cost/
                                   Response

                                   O & M
                                   Cost ($)*

                               Number Responses/
                                     Year

                                 Total Hours/
                                     Year

                                     Total
                                     Cost/
                                      Year ($)
1.	1. Alaskan Native respondent conducts marine mammal disposal and submits information to EPA

a. Review recorded information as submitted and verify the information for accuracy and completeness
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                        $62.76
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                          1.00
                                                                         $62.76
    b. Organize and maintain submissions
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                              0
                                                                              1
                                                                        $62.76
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                          1.00
                                                                         $62.76

Subtotal (hours and costs)
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                           0.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $125.51
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                           1.00
                                                                           2.00
                                                                        $125.51

6(d):  Estimating the Respondent Universe
The potential respondent universe for the burial at sea general permit is any person who disposes of human remains pursuant to the permit. The number of respondents was based on historical data. The number of respondents used for burial at sea is the average of the number of persons who have used this permit during a previous six-year time frame (2005-2010) in which data was available. EPA expects 2,768 responses per year. The potential respondent universe for the transportation and disposal of vessels general permit is all persons subject to title I of the MPRSA who dispose of the vessel pursuant to the permit. The number of respondents used for vessel disposals is the average number of vessels disposed of under this general permit during a previous 10-year time frame (2004-2013) as reported in the Ocean Dumping Reports. EPA expects 3.5 vessel disposals per year.

6(e):  Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables
The total estimated ocean dumping burdens and costs associated with chapter 2 of the ICR are as follows:

1) Respondent
 Respondents per year: 2,768
 Total hours per year: 2,426.38
 Total labor cost per year: $128,557.59
 Total annual O&M costs: $5,842.50
 Total annual cost: $134,400.09

1) Agency
 Respondents per year: 2,768
 Total hours per year: 339.38
 Total labor cost per year: $21,653.58
 Total annual O&M costs: $657.50
 Total annual cost: $22,311.08

The total estimated ocean dumping burdens associated with chapter 2 are summarized in Tables 30 and 31 for respondents and agencies, respectively.

Table 30. Total Vessel Disposal, Burial at Sea and Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses General Permits Respondent Burden and Costs* under 40 CFR 229.3
                               Respondent Total
                        Number of Respondents Per Year
                        Total Number of Hours Per Year
                         Total Labor Cost Per Year ($)
                        Total Annual O&M Costs ($)
                             Total Cost Burden ($)

                                 Burial at Sea
                                                                         2762.5
                                                                       2,292.88
                                                                    $122,764.01
                                                                      $5,525.00
                                                                    $128,289.01
                                Vessel Disposal

                                                                            3.5
                                                                          122.5
                                                                      $5,326.09
                                                                        $297.50
                                                                       $5623.59
                      Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
                                                                            2.0
                                                                          11.00
                                                                        $467.49
                                                                         $20.00
                                                                        $487.49
                                     TOTAL
                                                                         2,768
                                                                      2,426.38
                                                                   $128,557.59
                                                                     $5,842.50
                                                                    $134,400.09
* These data are from Tables 26 through 29.

Table 31. Total Burial at Sea, Vessel Disposal and Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses General Permit Agency (EPA) Burden and Costs* under 40 CFR 229.3

                                 Agency Total
                        Number of Respondents Per Year
                        Total Number of Hours Per Year
                         Total Labor Cost Per Year ($)
                        Total Annual O&M Costs ($)
                             Total Cost Burden ($)

                                 Burial at Sea
                                                                         2762.5
                                                                         303.88
                                                                     $19,070.26
                                                                        $552.50
                                                                     $19,622.76
 Vessel Disposal
                                                                            3.5
                                                                          31.50
                                                                      $2,332.29
                                                                        $105.00
                                                                      $2,437.29
Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
                                                                           2.0
                                                                          4.00
                                                                       $251.03
                                                                         $0.00
                                                                       $251.03
                                     TOTAL
                                                                       2,768.0
                                                                        339.38
                                                                     $21,653.58
                                                                        $657.50
                                                                     $22,311.08
* These data are from Tables 23 and 24.

6(f):  Burden Statement
      1) Burial at Sea
The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .11 hours per response. EPA has an estimated average of .83 hours per response to review and record keep the information collected.

      2) Vessel Disposal
The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 35.5 hours per response. EPA has an estimated average of 9.0 hours per response to review and record keep the information collected.

      1) Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8.5 hours per response for Part A of the general permit and 2.5 hours per response under Part B for Alaskan Natives engaged in subsistence uses. EPA has an estimated average of 2.0 hours per response to review and record keep the information collected.

Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.

To comment on EPA's need for this information, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques, EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. OW-2015-0613, which is available for public viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. An electronic version of the public docket is available at www.regulations.gov. Use www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select "search," then key in the docket ID number identified above. Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Office for EPA. Please include the EPA Docket ID Number (OW-2015-0613) and OMB control number (2040-0008) in any correspondence.