The Commission's rules require that a
public record be made of ex parte presentations in
"permit-but-disclose" proceedings, such as notice-and-comment
rulemakings. Persons making such presentations are required to file
copies of written presentations and memoranda of new data or
arguments made in oral presentations. The availability of the ex
parte materials helps ensure that interested persons have fair
notice of presentations made to the Commission and the development
of a complete record.
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.