This information collection request is approved for three years. This approval only covers the burden associated with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the respondents identified in the supporting statement for the ICR -- SIC 2811-2899, the Chemical and Allied Industries, and 2911-2999, the Petroleum Refining and Related Industries. Should EPA wish to expand these reporting and recordkeeping requirements to other industries, the Agency must submit a revised ICR, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
11/30/2001
7,458
0
7,254
74,606
0
72,003
4,715,000
0
0
The required reports and records are necessary to ensure attain- ment and maintenance of the NSPS by guaranteeing application and proper operation of the best demonstrated control technology. The affected public are primarily storage vessel owners of petroleum liquids and the synthetic organic chemical manufactur- ing industries.
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.