OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF STEAM
GENERATING UNITS WITH HEAT INPUT CAPACITIES GREATER THAN 29 MW (100
MILLION BTU/HR) WILL BE REQUIRED TO MONITOR OPACITY AND NITROGEN
OXIDES AND SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS OF EXCESS EMISSIONS. NEW UNITS
MUST IDENTIFY THEMSELVES TO THE AGENCY. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE
NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT AFFECTED FACILITIES COMPLY WITH THE
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THE NSPS.
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.