Group IV polymers: EPA form renewal, business as usual
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from companies that make Group IV polymers and resins to keep pollution rules in check. This renewal won’t add new costs but helps ensure clean air stays a priority. If you’re involved in this industry, you’ve got until March 31, 2025, to share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Which facilities are covered
If you operate a thermoplastic product process unit (TPPU) or associated equipment that produces Group IV Polymers and Resins and is a major source of organic hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), this rule applies to you. Group IV polymers and resins explicitly listed include Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Methyl Methacrylate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (MABS), Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MABS), Nitrile Resin, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polystyrene (PS), and Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN).
Estimated annual burden and cost to industry
EPA estimates the information collection will affect 24 respondents and result in a total annual burden of 141,000 hours and total annual costs of $19,300,000, which includes $10,300,000 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. The agency states there is no change in burden from the most recently approved ICR, but capital/O&M costs were adjusted to 2023 dollars using the CEPCI index.
Mandatory information collection continues
The EPA has submitted (ICR Number 2457.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0682) a proposed extension to keep collecting required information under 40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJ. The respondent's obligation to respond is mandatory under that regulation, and the existing approval for this ICR runs through February 28, 2025.
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