This ICR is approved under 5 CFR 1320. When EPA resubmits this ICR for extension, it shall address whether the quarterly and annual CEM audits are necessary for boilers that are operated on an auxiliary basis -- i.e. used only for emergencies or unusual outages. EPA should address explicitly whether such testing and reporting is the least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the NSPS program, and whether the agency makes actual and timely use of this data from such auxiliary-function units. In addition, EPA shall address whether it has properly estimated the burden for opacity CEMs that may be required under this NSPS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
08/31/1996
2,784
0
2,204
414,257
0
369,722
6,990,000
0
0
This information is needed to ensure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Db. Respondents to this standard are owners/operators of Steam Generating Units that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after June 19, 1984 and that have a heat input capacity from combusted fuels greater than 29 MW.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.