                       NACAA Consultation Documentation

Memo to Docket
Record of EPA consultation with NAACA Permitting Sub-Committee on the renewal of the Information Collection Request (ICR) for 40 CFR part 70 Federal Operating Permit Program (EPA tracking number 1587.15; OMB tracking number 2060-0243.)

Date of Call: July 14, 2021.

Participants:  
 EPA: Corey Sugerik, Environmental Policy Analyst, OPG, OAQPS. 
 National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA): Permitting Committee Monthly Conference Call Attendees.

Purpose of Call: The EPA participated in a conference call with members from the NACAA permitting sub-committee who joined the call, regarding a previously established agenda topic to consult with the EPA and discuss any comments on the part 70 ICR renewal set to expire on March 31, 2022. At the time of the call, the first part 70 ICR renewal Federal Register notice asking for comments had been drafted, and the EPA was seeking input from NACAA before submitting the ICR renewal for public comment. 

Comments for NACAA and EPA response

The EPA provided some background information on the nature and scope of ICRs. Members were given descriptions of the activities and associated burden estimates, and were instructed to provide feedback via email, which was compiled by a NACAA staff member.

