The information collection is a
voluntary one-time survey of automobile refinishers requested by
the Emissions Characterization and Prevention Branch (ECPB) of the
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Pollution and
Prevention Control Division (APPCD) to support the overall EPA
program to investigate the emissions of ozone precursors both
nationally and at the metropolitan level. Data collected are used
to validate existing and proposed model-based estimates of
emissions, develop statistically valid estimates of precursors
usage in the auto refinishing industry, and
investigate....
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.