This ICR is
approved under 5 CFR 1320. When EPA develops its final rule it
shall submit an Information Collection Worksheet to correct the
burden estimate to conform with the final rule. In addition, if EPA
substantially or materially changes the provisions of the final
rule, necessitating substantial or material modifications to this
ICR, it shall resubmit the ICR for OMB review (5 CFR
1320.11(h)).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
26,008
0
0
1,252,262
0
1,252,262
0
0
0
STATE AND LOCAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE AMBIENT SAMPLERS AND TO SUBMIT
AMBIENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE DATA TO EPA QUARTERLY. PROPOSED RULES
WOULD REDUCE AMBIENT SULFUR DIOXIDE SAMPLING AND PROMOTE TARGETED
MONITORING NEAR SOURCES WHERE HIGH SHORT-TERM S02 CONCENTRATIONS
ARE LIKELY TO BE EXPERIENCED.
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.