EPA IS PROPOSING TO REVISE ONE SECTION
OF THE PERMITS REGULATIONS (40 CFR PART 72) PROMULGATED ON JANUARY
11, 1993. THE REVISIONS WILL CLARIFY WHAT UNITS ARE ELIGIBLE TO
BECOME SUBSTITUTION UNITS. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL BE USED
TO FINALIZE ACTION ON PHASE I ACID RAIN PERMITS. 43 ELECTRIC
UTILITY PLANTS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS ICR.
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.