# Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0098

EPA requests public comment on renewal of information collection for NESHAP surface coating standards

**Buyer:** Environmental Protection Agency
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0098
**NAICS:** 924110

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to surface coating of large household and commercial appliances.
- Government Buyer:
  - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  - Office of Air and Radiation
- Scope:
  - Renewal of information collection for NESHAP compliance under 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart NNNN
  - Applies to facilities performing surface coating of large household and commercial appliances emitting hazardous air pollutants above regulatory thresholds
- Requirements:
  - Initial notifications, performance tests, periodic reports, and recordkeeping to demonstrate compliance
  - Estimated 10 respondent facilities
  - Annual burden: 4,380 hours
  - Estimated annual cost: $606,000 (including $7,370 in capital or O&M costs)
- No OEMs or vendors are named
- No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection renewal
- Notable Requirement:
  - Facilities must maintain compliance documentation and submit reports as required by NESHAP standards

### Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the NESHAP for the Surface Coating of Large Household and Commercial Appliances to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, currently approved through September 30, 2026. The regulations apply to facilities performing surface coating of large household and commercial appliances where hazardous air pollutants emissions meet specified thresholds. The notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments, with comments due by October 26, 2026.

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