OMB approves
this information collection, but requests that EPA review this and
other requests for data authorized by Section 114 of the Clea Air
Act for use in developing regulations. We are particularly
concerned that: (1) adequate data could be collected with a smaller
sample, (2) the survey may be unnecessarily lengthly, (3) due to
the nature and wording of the questins, inaccurate or inconsistent
answers will be received, (4) the economic and cost questions may
be beyond th knowledge of the corporate employee likely to be
assigned to respond. We have reviewed several Section 114 surveys
in recent months, and we believe the problems may be common to many
of them. EPA should initiate a review to determine how to improve
the quality of future surveys.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
300
0
0
4,800
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ICR IS TO GATHER
DATA ON SMALL INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL-INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS WITH HEAT
INPUT CAPACITIES OF 100 MM BUT/HR OR LESS. THIS DATA WILL BE USED
TO ANALYZE AND EVALUATE VARIOUS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, REGULATORY
OPTIONS, COSTS, AND ECONOMIC, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMIPACTS FOR
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT.
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.