The change in
burden associated with this program is as follows. The annual
burden in the OMB database: 8,262,672 The increase due to program
changes: 1,285,302 The reduction due to adjustments: 4,387,973 The
reductions are due in large part to the cyclical nature of the part
70 program. Many of these hours will re-appear when the ICR is
submitted for renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2001
10/31/2001
25,659
0
0
5,281,333
0
0
0
0
0
Sources submit permit applications to
State/local permitting authorities and semiannually report
monitoring and recordkeeping data. Permitting authorities submit
proposed permits to EPA for review.
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.