This ICR is
primarily a Program Change increase not an adjustment as
characterized on the SF-83. The downward adjustment of 26,405
results from changes in number of respondants and burden estimates
for the consolidated ICRs. The burden estimates for the
recordkeeping and reporting are poorly supported. EPA should
conduct a survey to better estimate this burden However, a separate
clearance of this survey will be necessary. At th same time, EPA
shall carefully consider various ways of reducing burde to
respondants. Thus, the ICR is cleared for only two years pending
completion of this work. The appendices to the ICR were invaluable
in tracking the consolidatio process and should be added to future
ICR consolidations. Also, EPA should revise section 8 since 24-hour
reporting is inconsistant with OMB guidelines (5CFR1320.6).
Finally, EPA should be more timely in its renewals since many of
the clearances for these ICRs have alrea expired.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1990
02/28/1990
92,282
0
0
192,806
0
0
0
0
0
FACILITIES DISCHARGING ANY POLLUTANT
(EFFLUENT INTO NATIONAL WATERS MUST HAVE AN NPDES PERMIT.
PERMITTEES MUST REPORT TO EPA OR STATE AGENCY AND MAINTAIN RECORDS
TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS.
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.