Revisions to recordkeeping and reporting requirements reflect changes in U.S. obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol) due to recent amendments and decisions by signatory countries to this international agreement. Other amendments are designed to ease the burden of affected companies while countinuing to ensure compliance with title VI of the CAA and meets U.S. obligations under the Protocol. Respondents include producers, feedstock users, importers, exporters, and destroyers of ozone-depleting substances in SIC Category 28 "Chemical and Allied Products."
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.