This ICR is
approved under 5 CFR 1320. When EPA resubmits this ICR for
extension, it shall address whether the quarterly and annual CEM
audits are necessary for boilers that are operated on an auxiliary
basis -- i.e. used only for emergencies or unusual outages. EPA
should address explicitly whether such testing and reporting is the
least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the NSPS
program, and whether the agency makes actual and timely use of this
data from such auxiliary-function units. In addition, EPA shall
address whether it has properly estimated the burden for opacity
CEMs that may be required under this NSPS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
08/31/1996
2,784
0
2,204
414,257
0
369,722
6,990,000
0
0
This information is needed to ensure
compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Db. Respondents to this
standard are owners/operators of Steam Generating Units that
commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after June
19, 1984 and that have a heat input capacity from combusted fuels
greater than 29 MW.
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.