This ICR is approved for two years. At that time, EPA will have completed its survey (OMB 2050-0134) and analysis of the extent and severity of oil spills at facilities subject to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in this ICR. In the ICR renewal supporting statement, EPA shall address OMB's long-standing concerns (see notice of approval of 10/30/87 for this ICR) that these reporting requirement may lack practical utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1996
10/31/1996
09/30/1994
4,549
0
9,100
2,662,506
0
2,374,200
0
0
0
THE OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATION REQUIRES CERTAIN REGULATED FACILITIES TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN SPCC PLANS IN ORDER TO PREVENT OIL DISCHARGES AND CONTROL DISCHARGES WHEN THEY OCCUR.
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.