Revision of the recordkeeping and
reporting requirements assoc- iated with the regulations under 40
CFR Part 82, Subpart A, re- garding the phaseout of controlled
ozone-depleting substances. The recordkeeping and reporting
requirements are changed to per- mit exempted production and import
of methyl bromide beyond the current 50% limits on baseline levels.
The changes also ensure compliance with the limits and restrictions
established by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
Ozone Layer (Protocol) and Title VI of the Clean Air Act
(CAA).
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.