When EPA submits
a request for extension of this ICR, EPA should provide updated
estimates of the number of respondents that choose each reporting
option.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2000
05/31/2000
05/31/2000
135
0
135
35,832
0
34,082
536,000
0
536,000
This amendment would provide owners or
operators alternatives to existing monitoring requirements for EAF
capture systems in response to recommendations made by the Common
Sense Initiative (CSI) subcommittee on iron and steel. The changes
will not remove any of the rules' requirements but will add
alternative monitoring options that will provide owners and
operators more flexibility in complying with the rules.
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.