EPA has developed this ICR to obtain
authorization to collect information from companies participating
in the PFC Emission Reduction Partnership. By participating in this
voluntary program, semiconductor manufacturers agree to endeavor to
reduce their emissions of potent greenhouse gases called PFCs. In
the partnership, a company will estimate and report its annual
overall PFC emissions and an annual normalized PFC emission rate
for its U.S. facilities.
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.