SEC. 401(A)(1) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
REQUIRES THAT THE STATE FROM WHICH A DISCHARGE ORIGINATES OR WILL
ORIGINATE CERTIFY THAT THE DISCHARGE COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE STATE
OR FEDERAL LAW. 40 CFR 124.53 INSURES THAT THIS STATUTORY MANDATE
WILL BE SATISFIED. NO FINA PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED IF CERTIFICATION IS
DENIED OR IF THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE CERTIFICATION ARE
NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL PERMIT (40 CFR 124.53).
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.