This ICR is
approved for three years pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act as
codified at 5 CFR 1320. Before resubmission of this ICR for
extension, the Agency should confirm estimates of the number of
affected sources, taking into account Agency experience with these
reporting requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
06/30/2003
06/30/2000
375
0
112
29,695
0
28,386
0
0
0
The information collection includes
initial reports and periodic recordkeeping necessary for EPA to
ensure compliance with Federal standards for volatile organic
compounds in consumer products. Respondents are manufacturers,
distributors, and importers of consumer products. Responses to the
collection are mandatory under 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart C --
National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer
Products.
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.