This ICR
modifies the previous ICR by requesting examples of program
effectiveness, problems, tips, and comments.In any uses of the data
generated by this collection, the Agency will identify these
examples and experiences as anecdotal information that is not of
sufficient quality for statistical analysis. Before resubmission of
this ICR for extension, EPA will review the accuracy of the
estimate of burden hours, addressing specifically the addition of
questions requiring narrative responses in this revised form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
09/30/1998
53
0
53
4,240
0
4,240
0
0
0
As part of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, the U.S. Congress included, as section 507, the
requirement that each State establish a Small Business Stationary
Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program to
assist small businesses comply with the Act. EPA must provide the
Congress with periodic reports from the EPA Small Business
Ombudsman on these programs, including their effectiveness,
difficulties encountered, and other relevant information. Each
State assistance program will submit requested information to EPA
for compilation and summarization on an annual basis.
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.