STATES DELEGATED AUTHORITY BY EPA TO
ADMINISTER THE NPDES PROGRAM TRANSMIT COPIES OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS
TO THE AGENCY AND NOTIFY IT OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION.
EPA USES THE INFORMATION TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER
ACT AND TO ENSURE THAT CONCERNS OF NEIGHBORING STATES AFFECTED BY A
PERMITTED DISCHARGE ARE ADDRESSED.
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.