EPA is taking direct final action on thirteen amendments to the hazardous waste combustor NESHAP final rule promulgated on September 30, 1999. These proposed revisions will improve the implementation of the emission standards, primarily in the areas of compliance, testing, and monitoring. The existing paperwork burden for the 1999 final rule was approved in EPA ICR Request #1773.02. This ICR estimates the additional (incremental from ICR Request #1773.02) recordkeeping and reporting burdens resulting from these amendments.
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.