During its
comprehensive review of the overall ocean dumping regulation, EPA
should examine the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to
determine if they can be made less burdensome. For example, should
the recordkeeping and reporting requirements be the same for
permittees who dump on a continuous and scheduled (predictable)
basis vs. those who dump only sporadically? Should such
requirements vary depending upon the hazardousness of the material
being dumped? When this ICR is submitted for reapproval, please
include in the burden hours any site designations EPA expects to
occur during the requested approval period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1987
04/30/1987
30
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34,860
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BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY
APPLY TO EPA FOR A PERMIT TO DISPOSE OF SLUDGE OR OTHER AUTHORIZED
MATERIALS AT A DESIGNATED OCEAN SITE. EPA REVIEWS THE APPLICATION
AND APPROVES/DENIES THE PERMIT AND/OR SITE DESIGNATION. PERMITTEES
MUST REPORT QUARTERLY AND KEEP RECORDS ON DUMPING
ACTIVITIES.
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.