This information collection is approved for a period of three years. Prior to the next submission of this ICR to OMB for approval, EPA should undertake a review of the need for continuous area monitoring, and of whether there may be other less burdensome approaches that would provide the public with equal or greater protection in the event of major chemical releases. If the Agency determines that such approaches exist, EPA should undertake a rulemaking to revise the requirements of this collection accordingly, or revise these requirements through a related rulemaking, before the expiration of this renewal of the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
09/30/1998
176
0
176
16,159
0
16,159
1,980,000
0
0
The owner/operator must submit an application of approval of construction or modification, notification of startup, waiver of emissions test if desired, report within 10 days of each manual vent or relief valve discharge, and quarterly reports. EPA uses this information to directly determine the compliance status of sources in lieu of on-site surveillance.
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.