[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46055-46057]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14927]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 21

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0938]

Demonstration of Radio Altimeter Tolerant Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT

ACTION: Notice of availability; final policy and disposition of
comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces Policy
Statement PS-AIR-600-39-01 for demonstrating an aircraft is a ``radio
altimeter tolerant airplane'' or a ``radio altimeter tolerant
rotorcraft'' using a method approved by the FAA.

DATES:  This policy is effective July 19, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this policy statement, contact Barbara Clark, Supervisory Aviation
Safety Specialist, Avionics Navigation & Flight Deck Unit (AIR-626B),
800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-
8569; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The current performance standards for radio altimeters (also known
as radar altimeters) are based on the presumption that no occupancy of
an adjacent radio frequency spectrum would cause interference with
radio altimeters. During 2021, the radio frequency (RF) operating
environment surrounding radio altimeters substantially changed when
wireless telecommunication service providers began offering 5G C-Band
services near the 4.2-4.4 GHz band. In both the U.S. and
internationally, this band is allocated on a primary basis for
aeronautical radionavigation service, which is used by aviation radio
altimeters. The FAA subsequently determined that radio altimeters could
not be relied upon to perform their intended function if they
experience interference from 5G wireless broadband operations in the C-
Band.
    Deployment of the new 5G C-Band services prompted the FAA to
address the risks posed by RF interference to radio altimeters. On
December 7, 2021, the FAA issued airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-23-
12 \1\ for transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with a
radio altimeter and AD 2021-23-13 \2\ for helicopters equipped with a
radio altimeter. AD 2021-23-12 and AD 2021-23-13 prohibit certain
flight operations requiring radio altimeter data when flying in the
presence of 5G C-Band interference as identified by Notices to Air
Missions (NOTAMs). In response to AD 2021-23-12, the aviation industry
developed a method to show compatibility with 5G emissions in the
United States national airspace system for the initial 5G deployment,
which was limited to 3.7-3.8 GHz, and the 5G spurious emissions in the
radio altimeter band (4.2-4.4 GHz). The FAA accepted this method as
support for proposals for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs)
with AD 2021-23-12 and AD 2021-23-13. These AMOCs used standardized
assessment parameters, values, and methods to estimate an installed
altimeter system protection radii or distance. Aircraft with an
altimeter operating beyond this distance from all 5G base stations
would not expect harmful effects from RF incompatibility and indeed
could depend upon the radio altimeter system to perform fully its
intended function. These AMOCs were based on interference thresholds of
specific individual radio altimeter transceivers. That is, each
transceiver was tested to benchmark their performance in the presence
of out-of-band and in-band C-Band signals.\3\ The thresholds were then
modified and tailored to installation factors specific to the installed
platform (e.g., measured antenna gains and cable losses). These values
were then used to determine the necessary mitigations to protect the
airport airspace most critical for the safety of operations. The
mitigations included actions by wireless providers as well as flight
limitations imposed by the FAA for the airspace areas identified by
NOTAM, unless operating under an approved AMOC.
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    \1\ Amendment 39-21810, 86 FR 69984, December 9, 2021.
    \2\ Amendment 39-21811, 86 FR 69992, December 9, 2021.
    \3\ ``In-band signals'' have frequencies in the radio altimeter
band of 4.2-4.4 GHz. The frequencies of ``out-of-band'' signals are
outside of the radio altimeter band.
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    The deployment of new 5G C-Band stations continues. Their signals
are expected to cover most of the contiguous United States at
transmission frequencies between 3.7-3.98 GHz.\4\
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    \4\ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order FCC
20-22 in the Matter of Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7-4.2 GHz
Band, adopted February 28, 2020, and released March 3, 2020, see
https://www.fcc.gov.
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    On May 26, 2023, the FAA superseded AD 2021-23-12 with AD 2023-10-
02.\5\ The flight limitations imposed by AD 2023-10-02 depend on
whether an airplane has a radio altimeter system that demonstrates the
tolerances specified in paragraph (g)(1) of the AD using a method
approved by the FAA (i.e., whether the aircraft is a ``radio altimeter
tolerant airplane'').\6\
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    \5\ Amendment 39-22438, 88 FR 34065, May 26, 2023.
    \6\ The FAA subsequently issued several ADs to address 5G
interference for specific Boeing airplane models: AD 2023-12-05, AD
2023-12-10, AD 2023-12-11, AD 2023-12-12, AD 2023-12-13, AD 2023-12-
14, and AD 2023-12-15.
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    On June 22, 2023, the FAA superseded AD 2021-23-13 with AD 2023-11-
07.\7\ The flight limitations imposed by AD 2023-11-07 depend on
whether a rotorcraft has a radio altimeter system that demonstrates the
tolerances specified in paragraph (g)(1) of the AD using a method
approved by the FAA (i.e., whether the aircraft is a ``radio altimeter
tolerant rotorcraft'').
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    \7\ Amendment 39-22453, 88 FR 40685, June 22, 2023.
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    The FAA published a notice of availability and request for comments
on proposed guidance for demonstrating an aircraft is a ``radio
altimeter tolerant aircraft'' in the Federal Register on May 8, 2023
(88 FR 29554). The public comment period for the notice closed on June
7, 2023.

Discussion of Comments

    The FAA received comments from eight organizations: Thales Group,
Airlines for America (A4A), MHI RJ Aviation ULC, Dassault Aviation
(Dassault), Embraer S.A. (Embraer), the Cargo Airline Association
(CAA), Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream), and the Aviation
Coalition. Comments fell into broad categories to include requests
regarding how to show compliance; suggestions to harmonize language
between the policy and the newly published ADs; statements regarding 5G
bandwidth, and recommendations on content, editing, and formatting. One
commenter urged the FAA to withdraw the policy.
    A copy of the FAA's disposition of the public comments received is
also available at regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2023-0938.

A. Showing Compliance

    The FAA received several comments regarding how to show compliance
with the policy statement and with AD 2023-10-02 or AD 2023-11-07.
    Thales Group asked if performance justifications submitted for a
prior AD must be re-submitted as evidence to support compliance with AD
2023-10-02 or AD 2023-11-07. Performance justification evidence must be
re-submitted to the FAA to show compliance. Performance justifications
for prior ADs were approved by the FAA before the method in the policy
statement was defined. Although the FAA expects that aircraft with
AMOCs approved for prior ADs may be able to meet the definition of a
``radio altimeter tolerant airplane'' or ``radio altimeter tolerant
rotorcraft,'' design approval holders (DAHs) or operators will need to
provide the FAA with data showing explicitly that the aircraft meets
the tolerances in paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2023-10-02 or AD 2023-11-07
before the FAA will approve the method they propose to use. However,
the FAA has updated the policy statement to clarify that data
previously submitted for AMOCs with AD 2021-23-12 or AD 2021-23-13 may
be referenced to support the method in PS-AIR-600-39-01 without re-
submitting the referenced documents themselves.
    Gulfstream commented that the policy allows for the use of existing
data and analysis, which manufacturers collected for AMOCs with AD
2021-23-12 or AD 2021-23-13, to demonstrate compliance with the new AD.
The FAA acknowledges that while the use of existing data is supported,
additional data and analysis is not precluded. The use of power
spectral density (PSD) curves for compliance demonstration is
different.
    Gulfstream and CAA requested that the FAA identify the radio
altimeter technologies that meet the AD requirements. Gulfstream stated
the policy creates a duplicative effort and burden on the aviation
community in that it asks for data the FAA already possesses based on
prior AMOC approvals. CAA stated that the policy creates an undue
burden on operators to coordinate with DAHs and radio altimeter
manufacturers.
    The FAA disagrees. The FAA approved AMOCs for AD 2021-23-12 and AD
2021-23-13 before the radio altimeter tolerant PSD curves were defined.
Although the FAA expects that the aircraft with AMOCs approved for AD
2021-23-12 or AD 2021-23-13 may be able to meet the definition of
``radio altimeter tolerant'' aircraft, DAHs will need to provide the
FAA with data showing explicitly that the aircraft meets the tolerances
in AD 2023-10-02 or AD 2023-11-07 before the FAA will approve the
method they propose to use. Additionally, the FAA does not maintain a
list of tolerant radio altimeters; the determination of a radio
altimeter tolerant aircraft must consider the installation details,
which vary from aircraft to aircraft. However, the FAA has added
guidance to the policy to assist with obtaining FAA approval
expeditiously.
    CAA requested the FAA accept requests for AMOCs for operators to
continue to operate without restrictions after July 1, 2023, given the
same level of safety could be achieved. Operators will not need an AMOC
provided their aircraft meets the fundamental and spurious emissions
PSD curve thresholds specified in AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07. No
flight restrictions are mandated by AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07 for
radio altimeter tolerant aircraft.
    Dassault requested the FAA confirm whether bench tests performed by
the transceiver manufacturer would be sufficient for substantiation
without additional tests. The FAA partially agrees. Bench tests of
multiple units of a given transceiver model; antenna patterns, both in-
band and out-of-band; and an analysis of the installed system to
determine the appropriate cable loss are all necessary for
substantiation. A test of the system (transceiver, antenna(s), and
cabling) when installed on the aircraft is not necessary.

B. Harmonize Guidance

    The guidance for spurious emissions in the proposed policy
statement was based on a spurious emission level. When the FAA issued
AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07, the FAA replaced the proposed fixed
emission level with a spurious PSD tolerance curve.
    Embraer, Dassault, and the Aviation Coalition requested the FAA
revise numerous references in the policy from the spurious level to the
spurious emissions PSD curve to be consistent with AD 2023-10-02 and AD
2023-22-07. The FAA agrees and has revised the policy statement
accordingly.

C. 5G Bandwidth and Interference

    The Aviation Coalition requested the FAA clarify whether actual 5G
C-band transmissions will present a condition where cumulative 5G
signaling bandwidths in excess of 100 MHz will be in practice after
July 1, 2023. It commented that the cumulative impact of multiple 100
MHz bands is not fully characterized for existing altimeters. The
Aviation Coalition further stated the current accepted practice
reflects the use of 100 MHz 5G signaling bandwidth for the purposes of
compatibility assessment between 5G and radio altimeters. The FAA does
not expect cumulative 5G signaling bandwidths in excess of 100 MHz for
a given frequency at any one location in practice, based on
communication with the FCC.
    The Aviation Coalition asked why the policy specifies an
interference tolerance threshold (ITT) measurement since the
superseding ADs establish a curve for fundamental tolerance thresholds.
The commenter stated it should be sufficient for an applicant to test
to the appropriate tolerance levels of the curve and show that the
radio altimeter performance at those levels is not unacceptably
degraded. The FAA agrees that compliance with the curve can be
determined without necessarily determining the transceiver's
performance limit. The FAA changed the policy to reflect an
interference tolerance (IT) measurement instead of an ITT measurement
and updated the definition accordingly.
    Dassault requested the FAA add the exact 5G fundamental frequency
bandwidth to the guidance. The FAA agrees and has revised the document
accordingly.

D. Definitions, Editing, and Formatting

    The FAA agreed with multiple requests from Dassault and the
Aviation Coalition for editorial and formatting changes and
reorganization, and revised the proposed policy statement accordingly,
including the following:

 The FAA added introductory text to the beginning of sections 1
and 2.

 The FAA added a diagram as figure 1 for clarity and improve
understanding.
 The FAA added a definition of the ``stair-step method'' to
sections 1 and 2.
 The FAA changed ``the log-linear interpolation'' to ``a log-
linear interpolation,'' as both terms are equivalent.
 The FAA changed ``line losses'' to ``cable losses'' for
consistency in terminology.
 The FAA moved the discussion of the 5G spurious PSD formula
from paragraph 2.c to the introductory part of section 2.

    Dassault asked whether the performance criteria in the policy
section only applies to the transceiver. The performance criteria
applies to the installed radio altimeter system. The FAA notes that the
equations include terms to characterize the performance of the entire
system. The FAA has replaced four instances of ``radio altimeter'' with
``radio altimeter system'' to clarify.
    The FAA disagreed with the Aviation Coalition's request to revise
the language in paragraph 2.a regarding base stations. The statement is
correct as written, as it is a factual definition of 5G base station
and aircraft compatibility. For clarity, the FAA moved the statement to
the policy section before section 1 as background information.

E. Request for the FAA To Withdraw the Policy

    A4A requested the FAA withdraw the proposed policy because
operators who are not DAHs do not have the data and information to show
compliance with the methods in the policy without significant
assistance from aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and
radio altimeter manufacturers. A4A stated this would be infeasible
given the short compliance timeframe, as well as duplicative since the
same data and information associated with aircraft type and radio
altimeter technology combination will have already been submitted to
the FAA by the DAH/OEM. Lastly, A4A stated the FAA does not have the
appropriate resources to timely coordinate and evaluate every
operator's submissions while simultaneously reviewing data submitted by
the DAH/OEM. Alternatively, A4A requested that operators who are not
DAHs be permitted to submit a letter of compliance to their principal
avionics inspector, citing either an FAA-published list of compliant
aircraft model/radio altimeter combinations or a list from the DAH/OEM.
    The FAA disagrees with withdrawing the policy, as it provides
guidance for obtaining FAA approval of a method showing compliance with
AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07. However, the FAA has added guidance to
the policy to assist with obtaining FAA approval expeditiously.

F. Request Regarding Horizontal Separation for Rotorcraft

    The Aviation Coalition noted that language in the proposed policy
referring to horizontal separation distance by wing span may be
appropriate for airplanes, but not for rotorcraft. Because of other
changes made to the policy statement (replacing the proposed spurious
emissions level with a spurious PSD curve), the language noted by the
commenter has been removed from the document. As a result, no change to
the policy is necessary.

G. Request To Include ``Should''

    The Aviation Coalition requested that the FAA add the word
``should'' to several places throughout the policy statement, to be
consistent with nature of the policy as a guidance document. The FAA
disagrees as the specified language identifies how to use the guidance
in this policy as a means of compliance. In some instances, the
language specified by the commenter defines a certain value and
therefore the addition of ``should'' would be inappropriate.

H. Request To Clarify

    MHI RJ Aviation ULC requested the FAA clarify an apparent
inconsistency between figure 1 in AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07 and
the section of the policy on 5G spurious tolerance. The FAA understands
the commenter to be comparing the fundamental PSD curve in AD 2023-10-
02 with guidance for spurious tolerance in the policy statement.

Policy

    The FAA's policy statement provides guidance for operators and
manufacturers to demonstrate an aircraft is a radio altimeter tolerant
aircraft, as defined in AD 2023-10-02 and AD 2023-11-07.You may view
the final policy statement, PS-AIR-600-39-01, Demonstration of Radio
Altimeter Tolerant Aircraft, at regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2023-
0938 or on the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System website at drs.faa.gov.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington on July 10, 2023.
Suzanne A. Masterson,
Acting Manager, Technical Innovation Policy Branch, Policy and
Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14927 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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From:
"Jones, DonnaLee"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent:
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:05:21
To:
"BATTEN; KATIE M"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cc:
Mcginn, Kevin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Shappley, Ned<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Raymond, Gabrielle<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Coke ICR2<EMAIL_ADDRESS>STARKWEATHER, DIANA M<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Workman, Jerry<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject:
UPDATE RE: PM Testing - update from Ned

Katie  -  Lucky for us, Ned was checking his email on his day off. He agreed with your plan and made the follow comments:

It is likely AECOM is pulling gas into the train way too hard; the maximum sample rate for the train is 0.75 cfm. However, it doesn't sound like detection limits are going to be an issue, so we can drop the criteria to 2 dscm and ask AECOM to lower the sample rate to around 0.5 cfm.

Thanks,
Ned

Regards,
Donna Lee Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Advisor, Metals Sector
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sector Policies and Programs Division / Metals & Inorganic Chemicals Group (D243-02)
Research Triangle Park, NC  27711
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From: Jones, DonnaLee
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2022 1:20 PM
To: BATTEN, KATIE M<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cc: Mcginn, Kevin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Shappley, Ned<EMAIL_ADDRESS>GABRIELLE RAYMOND<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>STARKWEATHER, DIANA M<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Workman, Jerry<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: PM Testing

Hi. Kevin and Ned are both out today. I believe they will be able to respond to you first thing Monday morning (assuming no hurricane damage or internet issues in the interim).

If you need to test before we can get back to you, then continue with your reduced volume plan.

Were you able to get any valid 3-hour runs?

Regards,
Donna Lee Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Advisor, Metals Sector
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sector Policies and Programs Division / Metals & Inorganic Chemicals Group (D243-02)
Research Triangle Park, NC  27711
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From: BATTEN, KATIE M<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2022 10:41 AM
To: Jones, DonnaLee<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>
Cc: Mcginn, Kevin<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>; Shappley, Ned<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>; GABRIELLE RAYMOND<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>; STARKWEATHER, DIANA M<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>; Workman, Jerry<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>>
Subject: PM Testing

Hi Donna Lee,

We are having some issues with the sample volume requested for the PM testing.  Collecting 3 dscm is creating problems with the sampling train.  See bulleted list below from AECOM who is currently on site doing the testing.  We do not believe there is an issue with detection limits since we are getting significant PM on the filters.  Per AECOM's request below, would it be ok to reduce the sample volume for the PM samples to 2 dscm?

* Particulate loading at the M5 filter and at the CPM filter has required changing of both filters multiple times during the 3-hour test runs.   While this has been done carefully to avoid contamination of the samples, we would like to avoid disassembling the train during the runs as much as possible.
* The sustained exposure to the PM filter to the heat from the stack gas (average 1500-1800F) has strained the integrity of the filter and filter support, especially under the high pressure differentials generated under the high PM loading during the production run.  We had one Method 5 filter fail by splitting during the latter part of the run.
* The high loading during the runs is an indicator that there is not a problem with detection limits on PM.   I'm recommending that we plan subsequent runs for 2 hours (and 2 dscm) instead of 3.   We put 2-hour runs in our sampling protocol for the CD tests submitted to the State of Ohio.

Thanks,

Katie Batten
Director of Health, Safety and Environmental

SunCoke Energy, Inc.
1011 Warrenville Rd, 6th Floor
Lisle, IL 60532

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( 2) Significant Changes Agencies activities associated with significant changes to a standardized permit include reviewing the incoming modification request and supporting information, reviewing the proof of public notice, and entering the information into a database.

GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS Agency activities associated with general facility standards requirements include:

Issuing an identification number to new facilities, and entering the facility in the hazardous waste facility data system.

During inspection of the facility, reviewing the security procedures and determining if the components of the security system are in place and in working order.

Reviewing information submitted by permit holders seeking for a waiver from security requirements, and deciding whether to grant the request. 67

Reviewing demonstration of compliance with location factors submitted by permit holders.

Reviewing information submitted by permit holders seeking for a waiver from location standards.

PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION Although the information is not formally submitted to the permitting agency, the permitting agency may review documentation on any refusal on the part of local authorities to enter into an arrangement to handle emergencies.

CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Agency activities associated with the development and amendment of the contingency plan include: reviewing the contingency plan during on site inspections and reviewing revisions to the contingency plan.

Agency activities associated with emergency reporting requirements include reviewing documents in the owners' or operators' and emergency coordinators' emergency reports.

RECORD KEEPING, REPORTING, AND NOTIFYING Only one Agency activity is associated with the operating record requirements: on site review of the record.

CLOSURE Agency activities associated with closure include reviewing closure plans, closure plan amendment notifications, partial/ final closure notifications, and closure certifications. In addition, the permitting agency must issue a public notice for comments on the closure plan and make a determination whether to approve, modify, or disapprove the closure plan.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Agency activities pertaining to financial requirements include:

Reviewing closure cost estimates, demonstrations of financial assurance for closure, and demonstrations of financial assurance for liability.

Entering the information into the RCRIS database. 68 USE AND MANAGEMENT OF CONTAINERS Although the information is not formally submitted to the permitting agency, the permitting agency may review inspection records during site inspections.

TANK SYSTEMS Agency activities pertaining to tank systems requirements include reviewing notifications and detailed reports on any releases to the environment. In addition, the permitting agency may review inspection records during site inspections.

CONTAINMENT BUILDINGS Agency activities pertaining to tank systems requirements include reviewing notifications on any releases to the environment and documentation submitted to support requests for secondary containment requirements waivers. In addition, the permitting agency may review inspection records during site inspections.

5( b) Collection Methodology and Management The permitting agency will receive and keep records of the notifications and supporting documentation submitted by facility owners and operators applying for, renewing, or modifying a standardized permit. The permitting agency will also collect and keep records of closure plans and closure certifications submitted by facilities operating under a standardized permit. In collecting and reviewing this information, the permitting agency would use state of the art electronic equipment such as personal computers and applicable data software, when appropriate.

5( c) Small Entity Flexibility The proposed rule would provide regulatory relief from parts of RCRA hazardous waste permitting program for facilities with tanks, containers, and containment buildings that apply and obtain a standardized permit. Thus, small facilities, among others, would see relief. In addition, the proposed regulations would allow these facilities to maintain most information in facility records rather than in submittals to EPA, thus reducing time and costs for providing information. Since small facilities conduct operations that are equally as hazardous to the environment as those conducted by larger facilities, EPA determined that small businesses should be required to comply with the same regulations as large businesses. As a result of this interpretation, no specific requirements are outlined for smaller facilities.

5( d) Collection Schedule Under section 124.204, the permitting agency is required to collect, review, and keep records of notices of intent and supporting information submitted by facility owners and operators 69 applying for standardized permits. This information is used to determine whether a facility is or is not eligible to operate under a standardized permit. Once the permitting agency makes the preliminary decision to either grant or deny coverage under the standardized permit, section 124.207 requires the permitting agency to provide public notice of the draft permit decision, including any proposed site specific conditions in a supplemental portion, and to provide an opportunity for the public to submit comments and request a hearing on that decision. The public notice issued by the permitting agency must allow at least 45 days for people to submit written comments on the draft permit decision ( section 124.208( a)). Information collected during the public comment period is considered when making a final determination on whether to grant or deny coverage to a facility to operate under the standardized permit. If coverage is granted, the permitting agency considers the public comments when specifying terms and conditions in the supplemental portion of the standardized permit, if any.

Under section 267.112, facility owners and operators must submit a written closure plan at least 180 days before they expect to begin closure. Once the permitting agency receives this information, it must review and approve the closure plan. In addition, the permitting agency must provide the public an opportunity to comment on the plan. The comment period will be open for 30 days. The permitting agency will also, in response to a request or at its own discretion, hold a public hearing whenever such a hearing might clarify one or more issues concerning the closure plan. After review of the public comments, the permitting agency will approve, modify, or disapprove the plan. If the permitting agency does not approve the closure plan, it must provide the facility owner or operator with a detailed written statement of reasons for the refusal. The permitting agency then will approve or modify the new closure plan. Once closure is completed, the permitting agency must collect and review a certification submitted by the facility owner or operator stating that each hazardous waste management unit or facility, as applicable, has been closed following the specifications in the closure plan. 70 1 To the greatest extent possible, EPA obtained its burden estimates for activities in this ICR from approved Office of Solid Waste ( OSW) ICRs ( e. g., Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits").

2 The book was edited by Eva Jacobs, and was published in 1998 by Bernan Press.

3 The report was authored by U. S. EPA, RCRA Enforcement Division, Office of Regulatory Enforcement, and was published in February 1997. 6. ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF THE COLLECTION 6( a) Estimating Respondent Burden EPA estimated respondent burden associated with all of the requirements covered in this ICR in Exhibits 1 through 9. The exhibits estimate the number of hours required to conduct each individual information collection activity and the cost associated with that activity. 1 6( b) Estimating Respondent Costs Labor Costs EPA estimates an average hourly respondent labor cost ( including overhead) of $ 102.00 for legal staff, $ 73.00 for managerial staff, $ 53.00 for technical staff, and $ 27.00 for clerical staff. To arrive at these estimates, EPA consulted the Handbook of U. S. Labor Statistics, Second Edition2, and the EPA report Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of RCRA Noncompliance. 3 These publications summarize the unloaded ( base) hourly rate for various labor categories in U. S. firms. EPA then applied an overhead factor of 2.3 for non legal staff and 3.0 for legal staff to derive their loaded hourly rates. Using the total burden hours mentioned in the above section, Exhibits 1 through 9 estimate the respondent costs associated with all of the information collection activities covered in this ICR.

Capital Costs EPA estimates that only new facilities will incur capital costs associated with purchasing file storage systems for maintaining records. EPA realizes that facilities will likely use different and various file storage systems ( e. g., file cabinets, CD ROM, off site storage, etc) and store their files on different media ( paper, microfiche, electronic files, etc). For purposes of estimating these capital costs across all facilities, EPA has made the conservative assumption that every new facility will store their files in paper form in file cabinets. 71 4 EPA assumes existing permitted and interim status facilities have already compiled much of the materials required in the standardized permit application; and thus, they have already purchased the file cabinets needed. EPA estimates that each new facility will need to purchase one 5 drawer lateral file cabinet to maintain their application materials over the ten year life of their permit. 4 The current market price for such a file cabinet is $ 549. EPA has annualized this cost at a discount rate of 7 percent over ten years ( based on the average life of the permit). Thus, EPA estimates the annualized net present value of this capital cost to be $ 78 per facility. In Exhibit 19, EPA has included the annualized capital cost for the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit each year ($ 156 per year).

Operation and Maintenance Costs EPA estimates that respondents may incur annual operations and maintenance costs associated with the proposed information collection requirements. EPA estimates that sending a notification to EPA under sections 124.202, 270.275, 270.280, and 270.285 would cost about $ 3.00 for the mailing expense ( e. g., for certified mail with return receipt).

In this ICR, EPA also estimates costs to respondents for obtaining contractor related services, such as preparing compliance demonstrations for containers and tank systems.

6( c) Estimating Agency Burden and Costs EPA estimates annual Agency burden and costs associated with all of the requirements covered in this ICR in Exhibits 10 through 18. Based on a 1999 GS pay schedule, EPA estimates an average hourly Regional labor cost of $ 60.89 for legal staff, $ 56.95 for managerial staff, $ 41.75 for technical staff, and $ 16.77 for clerical staff. The labor costs were based on the following GS levels and steps: legal labor rates were based on GS Level 15, Step 1, managerial labor rates were based on GS Level 14, Step 4, technical labor rates were based on GS Level 12, Step 5, and clerical labor rates were based on GS Level 5, Step 1.

To derive hourly estimates, EPA divided annual compensation estimates by 2,080, which is the number of hours in the Federal work year. EPA then multiplied hourly rates by the standard government overhead factor of 1.6. 72 EXHIBIT 1 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year General Information Requirements ( 124.202, 270.275, 270.280, & 270.285)

Read the regulations  0.50 0.50  1.00 $ 63.00 $  175 175 $ 11,025 Prepare a written notice of intent to operate under a standardized permit 0.10 0.10 0.25 0.17 0.62 $ 35.34 $  175 109 $ 6,185 Obtain the Part A information 1.50 3.00 9.00 1.50 15.00 $ 889.50 $  2 30 $ 1,779 Obtain the meeting summary and other materials required by section 124.31  4.00 12.00 2.00 18.00 $ 982.00 $  175 3,150 $ 171,850 Develop documentation of compliance with location standards   2.00 0.50 2.50 $ 119.50 $  82 205 $ 9,799 Prepare information allowing the Director to carry out other Federal obligations  1.00 4.00 2.00 7.00 $ 339.00 $  82 574 $ 27,798 Prepare the solid waste management unit information  0.25 4.00 0.25 4.50 $ 237.00 $  82 369 $ 19,434 Prepare and sign the certification of compliance with part 267 0.10 0.10 0.25 0.17 0.62 $ 35.34 $  175 109 $ 6,185 Prepare a schedule of compliance with part 267 0.17 0.25 2.00 0.50 2.92 $ 155.09 $  9 26 $ 1,396 Submit the above information to the Director    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 175 88 $ 2,888 Record Keeping Requirements ( 270.290)

Read the regulations  0.50 0.50  1.00 $ 63.00 $  82 82 $ 5,166 Prepare and maintain a general description of the facility  1.00 8.00 2.00 11.00 $ 551.00 $  2 22 $ 1,102 Prepare and maintain a justification for any modification of the preparedness and prevention requirements   0.50 0.50 1.00 $ 40.00 $  9 9 $ 360 Prepare and maintain a description of the procedures, structures, and equipment used at the facility  0.25 4.00 0.50 4.75 $ 243.75 $  82 390 $ 19,988 Prepare and maintain a description of traffic patterns, estimated volumes, and controls near the facility  0.10 1.00 0.15 1.25 $ 64.35 $  82 103 $ 5,277 Obtain and maintain a topographic map   11.00 0.50 11.50 $ 596.50 $ 20.00 2 23 $ 1,233 EXHIBIT 1 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT 73 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Container Information Requirements ( 270.300)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  81 41 $ 2,552 Prepare and maintain a description of the containment system  1.00 4.80 0.40 6.20 $ 338.20 $ 1,233.33 81 502 $ 127,294 Prepare and maintain a demonstration of compliance with Section 267.175( c)  0.30 2.40 0.20 2.90 $ 154.50 $ 500.00 81 235 $ 53,015 Obtain and maintain sketches, drawings, or data demonstrating compliance with Sections 267.174 &

267.175( c)  1.00 5.00 0.50 6.50 $ 351.50 $ 500.00 81 527 $ 68,972 Prepare and maintain a description of the procedures used to ensure compliance with Sections 267.175( a) & ( b)  1.30 16.80 1.30 19.40 $ 1,020.40 $ 700.00 81 1,571 $ 139,352 Tank Information Requirements ( 270.305)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  68 34 $ 2,142 Document and maintain the dimensions and capacity of each tank  3.00 12.00 1.00 16.00 $ 882.00 $ 2,000.00 68 1,088 $ 195,976 Prepare and maintain a description of feed systems, safety cutoff, bypass systems, and pressure controls   3.00 1.00 4.00 $ 186.00 $ 500.00 68 272 $ 46,648 Prepare and maintain a diagram of piping,

instrumentation, and a process flow of each tank system  3.00 12.00 1.00 16.00 $ 882.00 $ 500.00 68 1,088 $ 93,976 Prepare and maintain a detailed description of how new tank systems will be installed in compliance with Section 267.194   4.00 0.50 4.50 $ 225.50 $ 500.00 14 63 $ 10,157 Prepare and maintain detailed plans for containment systems  1.00 5.00 0.40 6.40 $ 348.80 $ 1,200.00 68 435 $ 105,318 Prepare and maintain a description of controls and practices to prevent spills and overflows   3.00 0.50 3.50 $ 172.50 $  68 238 $ 11,730 Prepare and maintain a description of operating procedure compliance for ignitable, reactive, or incompatible wastes   3.00 0.50 3.50 $ 172.50 $  68 238 $ 11,730 EXHIBIT 1 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT 74 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Equipment Information Requirements ( 270.310)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  1 1 $ 32 Maintain the equipment identification number and hazardous waste management unit identification  0.25 0.25 0.10 0.60 $ 34.20 $  1 1 $ 34 Prepare and maintain approximate locations within the facility  0.25 0.25 0.10 0.60 $ 34.20 $  1 1 $ 34 Prepare and maintain descriptions of the type of equipment  0.50 3.00 0.50 4.00 $ 209.00 $  1 4 $ 209 Prepare and maintain descriptions of the percent by weight of total organics in the hazardous waste stream at the equipment  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $  1 2 $ 78 Prepare and maintain descriptions of the hazardous waste state at the equipment  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $  1 2 $ 78 Prepare and maintain descriptions of the methods of compliance 0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $  1 2 $ 78 Prepare and maintain an implementation schedule for compliance with Part 264 subpart BB requirements  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $  1 2 $ 78 Develop and maintain a performance test plan  1.00 7.00 2.00 10.00 $ 498.00 $  1 10 $ 498 Develop and maintain documentation that demonstrates compliance with equipment standards  1.00 16.00 2.00 19.00 $ 975.00 $  1 19 $ 975 Develop and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with Section 264.1060  0.50 2.00 0.50 3.00 $ 156.00 $  1 3 $ 156 EXHIBIT 1 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT 75 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Air Emissions Control Requirements ( 270.315)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  2 1 $ 63 Prepare and maintain documentation for floating roof covers  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  2 1 $ 63 Prepare and maintain a certification that covers meet applicable design specifications  0.25 0.50  0.75 $ 44.75 $  2 2 $ 90 Prepare and maintain identification and certifications for container areas  0.25 0.50  0.75 $ 44.75 $  2 2 $ 90 Prepare and maintain documentation for enclosures used to control air pollutant emissions from tanks or containers  0.10 0.15  0.25 $ 15.25 $  2 1 $ 31 Prepare and maintain documentation for closedvent systems and control devices  0.10 0.15  0.25 $ 15.25 $  2 1 $ 31 Develop and maintain emission monitoring plans and control device monitoring methods  3.00 6.00 2.00 11.00 $ 591.00 $  2 22 $ 1,182 Switching from an Individual RCRA Permit to a Standardized Permit ( 124.203)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  79 40 $ 2,489 Prepare and submit the request to the Director 0.50 1.00 2.00 0.50 4.00 $ 243.50 $ 3.00 79 316 $ 19,474 Reapplying for a Standardized Permit ( 270.10( h))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit the notice of intent 0.50 1.00 2.00 0.50 4.00 $ 243.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 2,469 12,229 1,186,090 76 EXHIBIT 2 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST MAINTAINING A STANDARDIZED PERMIT INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Making Routine Changes ( 124.212 & 270.320( a))

Read the regulations 2.00 1.00 1.00  4.00 $ 330.00 $  18 72 $ 5,940 Prepare and submit revised information to the Director 1.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 12.00 $ 653.00 $ 3.00 18 216 $ 11,808 Submit revised information to facility mailing list and local governments  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $ 3.00 18 27 $ 1,458 Making Significant Changes ( 124.213 & 270.320( b))

Read the regulations 2.00 1.00 1.00  4.00 $ 330.00 $  7 28 $ 2,310 Prepare and submit proof of public notice  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 78.00 $ 3.00 7 11 $ 567 Prepare and submit the modification request to the Director 5.00 15.00 80.00 12.00 112.00 $ 6,169.00 $ 8,000.00 7 784 $ 99,183 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 75 1,138 $ 121,266 77 EXHIBIT 3 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Obtaining an Identification Number ( 267.12)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Obtain, fill out, and submit an application for an EPA identification number  0.25 0.50 0.25 1.00 $ 51.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Waste Analysis ( 267.13( a))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect data   3.00 0.50 3.50 $ 172.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Perform waste analysis   10.00  10.00 $ 530.00 $ 1,500.00 0 0 $ 0 Waste Analysis Plan ( 267.13( b))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect the data required for the waste analysis plan   10.00  10.00 $ 530.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Write the waste analysis plan  10.00 60.00 0.50 70.50 $ 3,923.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the waste analysis plan    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Security ( 267.14( b))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect the required documents   1.00 0.50 1.50 $ 66.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the required documents    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $  0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 3 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS 78 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Inspections ( 267.15)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare the inspection schedule  8.00 80.00 1.00 89.00 $ 4,851.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Record the results of inspections in the inspection log   100.00  100.00 $ 5,300.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the inspection schedule    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 100.00 0 0 $ 0 Employee Training ( 267.16( d))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect employee training documentation  0.50 2.00 0.50 3.00 $ 156.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the employee training documentation    80.00 80.00 $ 2,160.00 $ 100.00 0 0 $ 0 Ignitable, Reactive, or Incompatible Wastes ( 267.17( c))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect and document compliance  1.00 40.00 1.00 42.00 $ 2,220.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the compliance documentation    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 79 EXHIBIT 4 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Arrangements with Local Authorities ( 267.36( b))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Document any refusals of local authorities and place in operating record  0.25 1.00 0.50 1.75 $ 84.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 80 EXHIBIT 5 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Contingency Plan ( 267.51 54)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect the data required in the contingency plan   12.00 3.00 15.00 $ 717.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Write the contingency plan  1.00 60.00 4.00 65.00 $ 3,361.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit the contingency plan to State and local authorities    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Maintain the contingency plan    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Emergency Reporting ( 267.56( c), 267.58( a) & ( b))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.75  1.00 $ 58.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit the notification of an imminent or actual emergency situation to State and/ or local authorities  0.50   0.50 $ 36.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Notify the on scene coordinator or the National Response Center of any release  0.50   0.50 $ 36.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect the information required in the emergency report   2.50 0.50 3.00 $ 146.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Write the emergency notification report  1.00   1.00 $ 73.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Collect the information required in the emergency report   8.00 0.50 8.50 $ 437.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Write the emergency report  0.25 4.00 0.50 4.75 $ 243.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Compile information that demonstrates that all affected areas are in compliance   2.50 0.50 3.00 $ 146.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare a letter notifying the Regional Administrator of compliance  0.25 1.50 0.25 2.00 $ 104.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Record the details of any incident that requires implementing the contingency plan in the operating record   0.50 0.25 0.75 $ 33.25 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 81 EXHIBIT 6 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST RECORD KEEPING, REPORTING, AND NOTIFYING INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Record Keeping ( 267.71)

Maintain documents in the facility operating record   50.00 100.00 150.00 $ 5,350.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Notifications ( 267.74)

Read the regulations  0.10 0.25  0.35 $ 20.55 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit written notification to new owner or operator   0.50 0.13 0.63 $ 30.01 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 82 EXHIBIT 7 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST CLOSURE INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Closure Plan ( 267.112)

Read the regulations  0.50 3.00  3.50 $ 195.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Conduct a hazardous waste inventory   8.00  8.00 $ 424.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Record the results of the hazardous waste inventory   2.00 0.50 2.50 $ 119.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Write a description for the necessary closure activities  1.00 20.00 3.00 24.00 $ 1,214.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Estimate final closure  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Write the closure schedule  0.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 $ 103.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Notification Before Partial Closure and Final Closure ( 267.112( c))

Read the regulations  0.10 0.25  0.35 $ 20.55 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare the written notification of closure  0.25 0.50 0.25 1.00 $ 51.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit the closure plan    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Certification of Closure Read the regulations  0.10 0.25  0.35 $ 20.55 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare the certification   11.00 2.00 13.00 $ 637.00 $ 500.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit the certification    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 83 EXHIBIT 8 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Reading the Regulations Read the regulations covering financial requirements 8.00 2.00 8.00  18.00 $  $  0 0 $ 0 Cost Estimate for Closure ( 267.142( a)( c))

Prepare a detailed estimate of closure costs   10.00 3.00 13.00 $ 611.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Update the estimate for inflation annually   0.50  0.50 $ 26.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Maintain the estimate at the facility ( under record keeping)  $  0 0 $ 0 Closure Trust Fund ( 267.143( a))

Establish a closure trust fund 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.50 8.00 $ 637.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit a signed duplicate of the trust agreement to the Regional Administrator    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit a receipt for the first payment to the Regional Administrator    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Surety Bond Guaranteeing Payment into a Closure Trust Fund ( 267.143( b))

Establish a surety bond and trust agreement 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.50 8.00 $ 637.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit originally signed duplicates of the surety bond and trust agreement to the Regional Administrator    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Surety Bond Guaranteeing Performance of Closure ( 267.143( c))

Obtain a surety bond and trust agreement 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.50 8.00 $ 637.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit signed duplicates of the surety bond and trust agreement to the Regional Administrator    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 8 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 84 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Closure Letter of Credit ( 267.143( d))

Obtain a letter of credit and establish a standby trust fund 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.50 8.00 $ 637.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit the letter of credit and a duplicate of the trust agreement to the Regional Administrator    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Closure Insurance ( 267.143( e))

Obtain a closure insurance policy 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.50 8.00 $ 637.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit a certificate of the insurance policy to the Regional Administrator    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Corporate Financial Test and Corporate Guarantee ( 267.143( f) & ( g))

Prepare and submit the letter signed by the chief financial officer 1.00 0.25 2.00 0.75 4.00 $ 246.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit a copy of the independent certified public accountant's report and special report    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit updated information annually    4.00 4.00 $ 108.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a notice of intent to establish alternate financial assurance to the Regional Administrator 3.25 0.25  0.50 4.00 $ 363.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Write and submit additional reports of the facility's financial condition, as directed by the Regional Administrator 2.25 0.25 1.00 0.50 4.00 $ 314.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit the corporate guarantee from the parent corporation    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Use of a Financial Assurance Instrument for Multiple Facilities ( 267.143( i))

Submit required information to the Regional Administrator 0.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 4.00 $ 204.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit evidence of financial assurance to all other applicable Regional Administrators    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 8 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 85 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Trust Fund for Liability Coverage ( 267.147( a)( 3))

Establish a trust fund 4.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 8.00 $ 648.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Submit a duplicate of the trust agreement to the Regional Administrator    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Surety Bond for Liability Coverage ( 267.147( a)( 2))

Obtain a surety bond and submit a copy to the Regional Administrator 4.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 8.00 $ 614.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Letter of Credit for Liability Coverage ( 267.147( a)( 3))

Obtain a standby letter of credit and submit a copy to the Regional Administrator 4.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 8.00 $ 614.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Liability Insurance ( 267.147( a)( 4))

Obtain an insurance policy and submit documentation to the Regional Administrator 4.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 8.00 $ 614.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Financial Test for Liability Coverage ( 267.147( a)( 5) & 267.147( f))

Prepare, write, and submit the letter signed by the chief financial officer 1.00 0.25 2.00 0.75 4.00 $ 246.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Obtain and submit the report and special report from the independent certified public accountant    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit updated information annually    4.00 4.00 $ 108.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a notice of intent to establish alternate financial assurance to the Regional Administrator 3.25 0.25  0.50 4.00 $ 363.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 8 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 86 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Corporate Guarantee for Liability Coverage ( 267.147( g)

Obtain and submit a written guarantee to the Regional Administrator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 2.00 $ 127.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit a letter from the guarantor's chief financial officer    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Submit updated information annually    4.00 4.00 $ 108.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Incapacity of Owners or Operator, Guarantors, or Financial Institutions ( 267.148)

Submit by certified mail a notice of bankruptcy to the Regional Administrator    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 State Assumption of Responsibility ( 267.150)

Prepare and submit a letter from the owner or operator to the Regional Administrator 1.00 5.00 2.00 0.50 8.50 $ 586.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Obtain and submit the letter from the State    1.00 1.00 $ 27.00 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit any additional information requested by the Regional Administrator 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 2.00 $ 141.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 87 EXHIBIT 9 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST SPECIFIC UNIT REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year CONTAINERS Inspection Requirements ( 267.172 & 267.15( d))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Perform weekly inspections and record results   100.00  100.00 $ 5,300.00 $  0 0 $ 0 TANK SYSTEMS Applicability ( 267.190)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare the no free liquids demonstration   1.50  1.50 $ 79.50 $ 475.00 0 0 $ 0 Design and Construction Standards ( 267.191)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Obtain an engineer's written assessment  3.00 12.00 1.00 16.00 $ 882.00 $ 2,000.00 0 0 $ 0 Installation Requirements ( 267.194)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Obtain the written statements   7.00 1.50 8.50 $ 411.50 $ 1,000.00 0 0 $ 0 Maintain the written statements at the facility    0.10 0.10 $ 2.70 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Inspection Requirements ( 267.199)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Develop an inspection schedule  8.00 80.00 1.00 89.00 $ 4,851.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Perform daily inspections and record the results   100.00  100.00 $ 5,300.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Perform annual inspections of cathodic protection system and record the results   20.00  20.00 $ 1,060.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Perform bimonthly inspections of sources of impressed current and record the results   40.00  40.00 $ 2,120.00 $  0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 9 ( CONTINUED)

STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST SPECIFIC UNIT REQUIREMENTS 88 INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 102.00/

Hour Mgr.

$ 73.00/

Hour Tech.

$ 53.00/

Hour Cler.

$ 27.00/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Leaks and Spills ( 267.200)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a report to the Regional Administrator ( within 24 hours of leak detection)   0.25  0.25 $ 13.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a report to the Regional Administrator ( within 30 days of leak detection)  1.00 7.50 1.00 9.50 $ 497.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Obtain and submit an engineer's certification    0.50 0.50 $ 13.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 CONTAINMENT BUILDINGS Additional Standards for Liquid Storage ( 267.1103( d))

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Inspect data weekly and record the results   26.00  26.00 $ 1,378.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Waiver from Secondary Containment Requirements ( 267.1104)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25 0.50  $ 45.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare the free liquids demonstration 1.00 1.00 2.00 0.50 4.50 $ 294.50 $ 1,500.00 0 0 $ 0 Containment Buildings with Areas Both with and without Secondary Containment ( 267.1105)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare and maintain a written description of operating procedures   1.00 0.25 1.25 $ 59.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Releases of Hazardous Waste ( 267.1106)

Read the regulations  0.25 0.25  0.50 $ 31.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Enter a record of the discovery in the operating record   0.50  0.50 $ 26.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a notification to the Director within 7 days   0.50  0.50 $ 26.50 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit a written notification within 14 days   0.50 0.25 0.75 $ 33.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Prepare and submit the written verification to the Director  0.50  0.25 0.75 $ 43.25 $ 3.00 0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 89 EXHIBIT 10 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Applying for a Standardized Permit ( 124.204, 270.275, 270.280, & 270.285)

Review the notice of intent and supporting information, and make a determination 20.00 1.00 40.00  61.00 $ 2,944.75 $  175 10,675 $ 515,331 Enter information into a database    0.50 0.50 $ 8.39 $  175 88 $ 1,468 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 350 10,763 $ 516,799 EXHIBIT 11 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST MAINTAINING A STANDARDIZED PERMIT INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Routine Changes ( 124.212 & 270.320( a))

Review the information submitted by the permittee  0.25 1.00  1.25 $ 55.99 $  18 23 $ 1,008 Significant Changes ( 124.213 & 270.320( b))

Review the modification request and supporting information 20.00 1.00 40.00  61.00 $ 2,944.75 $  7 427 $ 20,613 Review proof of public notice  0.25 1.00  1.25 $ 55.99 $  7 9 $ 392 Enter information into a database    0.50 0.50 $ 8.39 $  7 4 $ 59 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 39 463 $ 22,072 90 EXHIBIT 12 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year General Facility Standards ( 267.12, 267.14, & 267.18)

Issue an identification number ( to new facilities)

and enter the facility into the hazardous waste facility data system  0.25 2.00 0.50 2.75 $ 106.12 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the security procedures and inspect the security system during an on site inspection   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the information submitted by permittees seeking a waiver from the security requirements and make a determination  0.25 0.50  0.75 $ 35.11 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the demonstration of compliance with location factors   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Review information submitted by permittees seeking a waiver from the location standards and make a determination  0.25 2.00  2.25 $ 97.74 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 91 EXHIBIT 13 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Agreements with Local Authorities ( 267.36)

If necessary, review during inspections the documentation of any refusals of local authorities to enter into emergency arrangements   0.25  0.25 $ 10.44 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 14 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Contingency Plan and Emergency Reporting ( 267.51 54, 267.55, & 267.58)

Review the contingency plan during on site inspections   0.50  0.50 $ 20.88 $  0 0 $ 0 Review emergency reports   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 92 EXHIBIT 15 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST RECORD KEEPING, REPORTING, AND NOTIFYING INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Record keeping ( 267.71)

Review the facility operating record during onsite inspections   2.00  2.00 $ 83.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 EXHIBIT 16 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST CLOSURE INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Closure ( 267.112)

Review all closure plans, closure plan amendment notifications, partial/ final closure notifications, and closure certifications   15.00  15.00 $ 626.25 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the closure plan amendment notifications   2.00  2.00 $ 83.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the partial/ final closure notifications   2.00  2.00 $ 83.50 $  0 0 $ 0 Review the closure certifications   4.00  4.00 $ 167.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 93 EXHIBIT 17 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Financial Requirements ( 267.142, 267.143, 267.147, 267.148, & 267.150)

Review closure cost estimates, demonstrations of financial assurance for closure, and demonstrations of financial assurance for liability 4.00 1.00 16.00  21.00 $ 968.51 $  0 0 $ 0 Enter the information into the RCRIS database    0.25 0.25 $ 4.19 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 94 EXHIBIT 18 STANDARDIZED PERMITS ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST SPECIFIC UNIT REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY Hours and Costs Per Respondent Per Activity Total Hours and Costs Leg.

$ 60.89/

Hour Mgr.

$ 56.95/

Hour Tech.

$ 41.75/

Hour Cler.

$ 16.77/

Hour Respon.

Hours/

Year Labor Cost/

Year O & M Cost Respon.

or Activities Total Hours/

Year Total Cost/

Year Use and Management of Containers ( 267.15 & 267.172)

Review inspection records, if necessary, during on site inspections   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Tank Systems ( 267.200)

Review notifications and detailed reports on releases to the environment   4.00  4.00 $ 167.00 $  0 0 $ 0 Review inspection records, if necessary, during on site inspections   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Containment Buildings ( 267.1104 & 267.1106)

Review notifications on any releases to the environment   0.25  0.25 $ 10.44 $  0 0 $ 0 Review documentation submitted to support requests for secondary containment requirement waivers  0.25 1.00 0.25 1.50 $ 60.18 $  0 0 $ 0 Review inspection records, if necessary, during on site inspections   1.00  1.00 $ 41.75 $  0 0 $ 0 Total Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 0 0 $ 0 95 6( d) Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Cost Respondent Universe Table 1 presents the estimated universe of captive treatment, storage, and disposal facilities ( TSDFs) that currently store or non thermally treat hazardous waste in containers, tanks, and/ or containment buildings.

Table 1 Captive Facilities that Treat and/ or Store Hazardous Waste in Containers, Tanks, and Containment Buildingsa Type of facility Number facilities Permitted facilities Interim status Facilities with storage and/ or non thermal treatment units only Containers 611 418 194 Tanks 431 273 158 Containment buildings 9 4 5 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesb 641 444 197 Facilities with storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units Containers 188 105 83 Tanks 191 106 86 Containment buildings 13 2 11 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesb 224 140 84 Total Containers 800 523 277 Tanks 623 379 244 Containment buildings 22 6 16 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesb 866 584 281 a Estimates are from the Permitting Program Accomplishments Report ( PAR) for the period October 1, 1980 to October 4, 1999. Estimated numbers of facilities presented in this table do not include federally owned and operated facilities. b Note that certain facilities own or operate more than one type of unit ( e. g., containers and tanks). Therefore, the number of facilities with containers, tanks, and containment buildings in the table are not additive.

As shown in the table, the total number of captive TSDFs with storage and/ or non thermal treatment units is 866 ( 584 permitted and 281 interim status). Of these 866 TSDFs, 641 ( 444 permitted and 197 interim status) facilities have storage and/ or non thermal treatment units only and 224 ( 140 permitted and 84 interim status) facilities have storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units.

Of the 641 captive TSDFs that have storage and/ or non thermal treatment units only, 611 facilities have at least one container, 431 facilities have at least one tank, and 9 facilities have at least one containment building. Of the 224 captive TSDFs that have storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units, 188 facilities have at least one container, 191 facilities have at least one tank, and 13 facilities have at least one containment building. In order to determine the 96 5 Based on analysis of permitting data from the Permitting Program Accomplishments Report ( PAR) for the period October 1, 1980 to October 4, 1999 and EPA's best professional judgement.

6 Ibid.

7 Ibid.

8 Ibid.

9 Ibid.

10 Ibid. number of captive TSDFs that would apply for a standardized permit within the three year period of this ICR, EPA made the following assumptions:

Operating, fully permitted facilities

For facilities with storage and non thermal treatment units only, the annual number of permit renewals are expected to be approximately 12. All of these facilities are expected to apply for a standardized permit. 5

Of the facilities with storage and/ or non thermal treatment units only that are not up for permit renewal, 50 percent are expected to apply for a standardized permit ( 68 facilities per year). 6

For facilities with storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units, the annual number of permit renewals is expected to be 2. All of these facilities are expected to apply for a standardized permit. 7

For facilities that have storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units that are not up for permit renewal, 25 percent are expected to apply for a standardized permit ( 11 facilities per year). 8 Operating, interim status facilities

All facilities with storage and non thermal treatment units only are expected to apply for a standardized permit ( 66 facilities per year). 9

50 percent of the facilities that have storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units are expected to apply for a standardized permit ( 14 facilities per year). 10 97 11 EPA's best professional judgement. New facilities

2 new facilities per year are expected to apply for a standardized permit each year. 11 The universe data for facilities expected to apply for a standardized permit are summarized in Table 2.

Table 2 Captive Treatment and/ or Storage Facilities Expected to Apply for a Standardized Permit Annuallya Type of facility Permitted facilities Interim status facilities New facilitiesb Total Permit renewals Permitted facilities switching to a standardized permit prior to permit renewal Facilities with storage and/ or non thermal treatment units only Containers 11 64 65   140 Tanks 7 42 53   102 Containment buildings 0 1 2   3 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesc 12 68 66   146 Facilities with storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units Containers 1 9 14   24 Tanks 1 9 14   24 Containment buildings 0 0 2   2 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesc 2 11 14   27 Total Containers 12 73 79 2 166 Tanks 8 51 67 1 127 Containment buildings 0 1 4 0 5 All storage and/ or treatment facilitiesc 14 79 80 2 175 a Estimates are from the Permitting Program Accomplishments Report ( PAR) for the period October 1, 1980 to October 4, 1999. Estimated numbers of facilities presented in this table do not include federally owned and operated facilities. b EPA is uncertain whether new facilities will own storage and treatment only or storage, non thermal treatment, and other type of units. However, this issue has no bearing on this ICR. c Note that certain facilities own or operate more than one type of unit ( e. g., containers and tanks). Therefore, the number of facilities with containers, tanks, and containment buildings in the table are not additive. 98 12 The 5 percent estimate is based on EPA's experience under the RCRA program. Respondent Burden and Costs under the Proposed Rule Based on the universe data presented in Table 2, EPA estimated respondent burden and costs associated with all of the requirements covered in this ICR in Exhibits 1 through 9. A discussion of the burden estimates presented in these exhibits follows.

APPLYING FOR A STANDARDIZED PERMIT ( 1) General Information Requirements EPA estimates that a total of 175 ( permitted, interim status, and new) captive TSDFs per year will apply for a standardized permit ( see Table 2). All of these facilities are expected to read the regulations and submit a written notice of intent to operate under a standardized permit, a public meeting summary, and a certification of compliance with part 267.

For permitted facilities, EPA estimates that 93 facilities per year ( i. e., 14 permit renewals and 79 permitted facilities switching to a standardized permit prior to permit renewal) will apply for the standardized permit within the three year period of this ICR. EPA assumes that all of these facilities already have collected most of the required information as part of their previous permitting process ( e. g., Part A information, documentation of compliance with location standards, waste management unit information). Permitted facilities will only need to collect those data items not already required at part 264 or 270, e. g., notice of intent to operate under a standardized permit.

EPA assumes that interim status and new facilities ( i. e., a total of 82 facilities per year) will have to prepare and maintain all general information, with two exceptions. One exception pertains to submitting the Part A application. EPA assumes that only new facilities will incur burden for this activity, since interim status facilities should already have submitted this information to EPA.

The other exception pertains to compliance schedules. EPA assumes that, of the 93 permitted facilities and the 80 interim status facilities, 5 percent of the facilities ( i. e., a total of 9 facilities) will not be in compliance with general information requirements of part 264 or 265.12 These facilities would have to prepare and submit a schedule of compliance with part 267 as part of their standardized permit application.

( 2) Record Keeping Requirements With few exceptions, EPA assumes that only interim status and new facilities ( i. e., a total of 82 facilities per year) will have to incur burden for record keeping information. The exceptions pertain to the record keeping of particular data items. Specifically, EPA assumes that only new facilities will incur burden for preparing a general description of the facility and obtaining a 99 13 Ibid.

14 The 10 percent estimate is based on EPA's experience under the RCRA program. topographic map ( i. e., 2 facilities). EPA also assumes that, of the 93 permitted facilities and the 80 interim status facilities, 5 percent will have to prepare a justification for modifications of the preparedness and prevention requirements ( i. e., a total of 9 facilities). 13 ( 3) Container Information Requirements EPA assumes permitted facilities will not incur burden in compiling information on their containers. EPA also assumes that interim status and new facilities will need to collect information on containers, under section 270.300. EPA estimates that the affected universe will include approximately 81 facilities with containers ( i. e., 79 interim status facilities and 2 new facilities).

( 4) Tank Information Requirements EPA assumes permitted facilities will not incur burden in compiling information on their tanks. EPA also assumes that interim status and new facilities will need to collect information on tanks, under section 270.305. EPA estimates that the affected universe will include approximately 68 facilities with tanks ( i. e., 67 interim status facilities and 1 new facility). In addition, EPA estimates that 10 percent of the permitted and interim status facilities and one new facility owning tank systems ( i. e., 0.10 x [ 59 permitted facilities + 67 interim status facilities] + 1 new facility = 14 facilities in total) will need to prepare a detailed description of how new tank systems will be installed in compliance with section 267.194.14 ( 5) Equipment Information Requirements EPA assumes permitted and interim status facilities will not incur burden in compiling information on their equipment. All permitted and interim status facilities are already required to have this information under 40 CFR part 270. However, EPA assumes that the one new facility owning tank systems will be subject to the equipment standards.

( 6) Air Emissions Control Requirements EPA assumes permitted and interim status facilities will not incur burden in compiling information on their air emission controls. All permitted and interim status facilities are already required to have this information under 40 CFR part 270. However, EPA assumes that the two new facilities will be subject to the air emission control standards. 100 15 EPA is unsure of the percent of facilities that will seek a standardized permit modification. EPA referred to the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits" to identify the percent of facilities seeking Class I, II, and III permit modifications. EPA used these percentages as a surrogate for estimating the percent of facilities expected to make routine and significant changes to a standardized permit. ( 7) Switching from an Individual RCRA Permit to a Standardized Permit For permitted facilities switching to a standardized permit prior to permit renewal ( i. e., 79 facilities), EPA has added the burden of reading the regulations and preparing and submitting a request to the permitting agency.

( 8) Reapplying for a Standardized Permit For the purposes of this ICR, EPA assumes that no facilities will be reapplying for a standardized permit during the three year period of this ICR.

MAINTAINING A STANDARDIZED PERMIT EPA estimates that approximately 10 percent of the captive TSDFs ( i. e., 0.10 x 175 facilities = 18 facilities) operating under a standardized permit will have to make routine changes to their permits each year. Approximately 4 percent of the captive TSDFs ( i. e., 0.04 x 175 facilities = 7 facilities) operating under a standardized permit are expected to make significant changes to their permits each year. 15 GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS Information collection requirements pertaining to general facility standards are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards" and the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.)

PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION Information collection requirements pertaining to preparedness and prevention are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request # 1571.06, " General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., 101 the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICR.)

CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Information collection requirements pertaining to the contingency plan and emergency procedures are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards" and the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.)

RECORD KEEPING, REPORTING, AND NOTIFYING Information collection requirements pertaining to record keeping and reporting are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICR.)

CLOSURE Information collection requirements pertaining to closure are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards" and the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.)

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Information collection requirements pertaining to financial assurance are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards" and the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or 102 activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.) 103 USE AND MANAGEMENT OF CONTAINERS Information collection requirements pertaining to the use and management of containers are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits," the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1572.04," Hazardous Waste Specific Unit Requirements, and Special Waste Processes and Types," and the Supporting Statement Environmental Protection Agency Information Collection Request Number 1593.04 " Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers, 40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC and 40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.)

TANK SYSTEMS Information collection requirements pertaining to tank systems are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits," the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1572.04," Hazardous Waste Specific Unit Requirements, and Special Waste Processes and Types," and the Supporting Statement Environmental Protection Agency Information Collection Request Number 1593.04 " Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers, 40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC and 40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICRs.)

CONTAINMENT BUILDINGS Information collection requirements pertaining to containment buildings are already covered in the Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1572.04," Hazardous Waste Specific Unit Requirements, and Special Waste Processes and Types." Thus, EPA has chosen not to burden captive TSDFs applying for and obtaining a standardized permit with these requirements in this ICR, i. e., the number of respondents or activities is equal to zero. ( Note that the two new facilities expected to apply for and obtain a standardized permit are covered in the above mentioned ICR.)

Existing Paperwork Requirements The proposed rule would relieve facilities applying for and operating under a standardized permit of several existing RCRA paperwork requirements. Specifically, the proposed rule would 104 relieve facilities from reporting and record keeping requirements already covered in the following ICRs:

Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1571.06," General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards;"

Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1573.05, " Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications, and Special Permits;"

Supporting Statement for EPA Information Collection Request Number 1572.04," Hazardous Waste Specific Unit Requirements, and Special Waste Processes and Types;" and

Supporting Statement Environmental Protection Agency Information Collection Request Number 1593.04 " Standards of Performance for Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers, 40 CFR Part 264, Subpart CC and 40 CFR Part 265, Subpart CC."

In developing this ICR, EPA decided against calculating the burden relief that would be afforded to respondents under the proposal. EPA normally calculates the burden relief under a rulemaking by identifying all existing ICRs affected by the rule and quantifying the burden savings associated with each ICR's paperwork requirements. For the standardized permit proposal, however, EPA notes that some of the affected ICRs are currently being updated and renewed. Thus, their burden and cost estimates are not final or available for analysis in this ICR. EPA intends to calculate the proposal's burden savings when the rule is finalized.

6( e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Costs Respondent Tally Exhibit 19 summarizes the total annual respondent burden and cost associated with all the requirements covered in this ICR. As shown in the exhibit, EPA estimates that the annual respondent burden to be approximately 13,367 hours, at an annual cost of $ 1,307,512. The bottom line burden to respondents over three years is 40,101 hours, with a cost of $ 3,922,536.

Agency Tally Exhibit 20 summarizes the estimated Agency burden associated with all activities covered in this ICR. As shown in the exhibit, EPA estimates that the annual agency burden is approximately 11,226 hours, at an annual cost of $ 538,871. The bottom line burden to the Agency over three years is 33,678 hours, at a cost of $ 1,616,613. 105 EXHIBIT 19 STANDARDIZED PERMITS TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST SUMMARY Exhibit Title Annual Burden Annual Labor Cost Annual Capital/

Startup Cost Annual O& M Cost Total Annual Cost Exhibit 1 Applying for a Standardized Permit 12,229 $ 655,088 $ 156 $ 531,002 $ 1,186,246 Exhibit 2 Maintaining a Standardized Permit 1,138 $ 65,137 $ 0 $ 56,129 $ 121,266 Exhibit 3 General Facility Standards 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 4 Preparedness and Prevention 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 5 Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 6 Record Keeping, Reporting, and Notifying 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 7 Closure 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 8 Financial Requirements 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 9 Specific Unit Requirements 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Annual Total 13,367 $ 720,225 $ 156 $ 587,131 $ 1,307,512 3 Year Total 40,101 $ 2,160,675 $ 468 $ 1,761,393 $ 3,922,536 EXHIBIT 20 STANDARDIZED PERMITS TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST SUMMARY Exhibit Title Annual Burden Annual Labor Cost Annual Capital/

Startup Cost Annual O& M Cost Total Annual Cost Exhibit 10 Applying for a Standardized Permit 10,763 $ 516,799 $ 0 $ 0 $ 516,799 Exhibit 11 Maintaining a Standardized Permit 463 $ 22,072 $ 0 $ 0 $ 22,072 Exhibit 12 General Facility Standards 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 13 Preparedness and Prevention 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 14 Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 15 Record Keeping, Reporting, and Notifying 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 16 Closure 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 17 Financial Requirements 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Exhibit 18 Specific Unit Requirements 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Annual Total 11,226 $ 538,871 $ 0 $ 0 $ 538,871 3 Year Total 33,678 $ 1,616,613 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,616,613 106 6( f) Reasons for Change In Burden In proposing the standardized permit for facilities that generate waste and routinely manage the waste on site in tanks, containers, and containment buildings, EPA is attempting to streamline the administrative permitting process and dramatically shorten the time required to obtain a RCRA permit, without lessening the environmental protection provided by the permit. The new permit system should also reduce the amount of time and administrative resources required to maintain a RCRA permit throughout the operating life of the facility by providing streamlined permit modification and renewal processes for the standardized permit. These new paperwork requirements reflect a program change and are triggered only if a facility owner or operator seeks the standardized permit.

6( g) Burden Statement The annual reporting burden for the new information collection requirements in this ICR is estimated to range from 53 to 57 hours per respondent. This burden includes time for facility owners and operators to submit to the permitting agency a notice of intent and supporting materials for a standardized permit application, if required, and permit modification requests for significant changes.

The annual record keeping burden for the new information collection requirements in this ICR is estimated to range from 31 to 178 hours per respondent. This includes time for reading the regulations and keeping records under section 270.290 and, if required, under sections 270.300 to 270.315 for containers, tanks, equipment, and air emission controls.

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.

Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ( 2822), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D. C. 20460; and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA. Include the EPA ICR number and OMB control number in any correspondence.


[Federal Register: February 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 29)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision to a current
information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of
information was published on October 31, 2008, vol. 73, no. 212, pages
65002-65003. Information is collected from applicants who wish to
obtain repair station certification.

DATES: Please submit comments by March 16, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Mauney at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Title: Final Rule Certification of Repair Stations, Part 145 of
Title 14, CFR.
    Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0682.
    Form(s): FAA Form 8310-3.
    Affected Public: An estimated 4,625 Respondents.
    Frequency: This information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 9.5 hours per
response.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 185,000 hours annually.
    Abstract: Information is collected from applicants who wish to
obtain repair station certification. Applicants must submit FAA form
8310-3 to the appropriate FAA flight standards district office for
review.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA and sent via electronic mail to oira_
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20503.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimates of the burden of
the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2009.
Carla Mauney,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
[FR Doc. E9-3009 Filed 2-12-09; 8:45 am]

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