This ICR is
approved for three years pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act as
enacted at 5 CFR 1320. Before resubmission of this ICR, the Agency
is encouraged to confirm the accuracy of the updated estimate of
the number of sources subject to the requirements of this ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
06/30/2000
24
0
110,260
26,504
0
37,066
0
0
0
To reduce public exposure to harmful
effects of mercury vapors, owners/operators of mercury ore
processing plants, mercury cell chlor-alkali plants, and sewage
sludge incinerations or dryers must meet national emission limits
for mercury. Adequate recordkeeping and reporting enables EPA to
verify continuous compliance with the standard.
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.