This ICR which covers changes in monitoring and reporting requirements associated with the final storm water implementation rule is approved until 10/94 when the base ICR, Discharge Monitoring Reports, expires. The terms of clearance of the DMR ICR remain in effect. In this ICR, EPA has done an excellent job in choosing a flexible monitoring approa which allows EPA and states to target monitoring based on risk to the environment while greatly reducing the burden on the regulated community.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1994
10/31/1994
10/31/1994
887,165
0
1,007,254
15,660,953
0
16,080,000
0
0
0
THIS NOTICE EXTENDS CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL MODIFIES MINIMUM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES, ESTABLISHES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICES OF INTENT TO BE COVERED BY GENERAL PERMITS, AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR STATE STORM WATER PERMITTING PLANS.
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.