This ICR is
cleared for the requested two years, but at half the burde hours
requested (spreading out the one-time burden estimate over the
period of clearance). EPA shall submit an addendum to this ICR as
soo as it knows the burden involved in the detailed 25-30 mill
follow-up study.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
106
0
0
17,567
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY WILL REQUEST INFORMATION ON
THE FORMATION OF DIOXINS/FURANS DURING THE BLEACHING OF CHEMICAL
WOOD PULP FROM 105 PULP MILLS. EPA WILL USE THE INFORMATION TO
ASSESS THE NEED FOR REGULATIONS, MODIFY NPDES PERMIT LIMITS, AND
CHARACTERIZE THE FULL RANGE OF RISKS IMPOSED BY DIOXIN IN BLEACHED
WOOD PULP.
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.