Section 302 of the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to- Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities that
the extremely hazardous substances above the threshold planning
quantity to notify and coordinate with state and local prepredness
entities. Secion 304 requires facilities to immediately notify
state and local entities in the event of accident releases of
hazardous chemicals. Written follow-up notice is also
required.
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.