The information to be collected is a
Milestones Plan, which is required as part of a new Voluntary
Advanced Technology Incen- tives Program (VATIP) established under
the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Effluent Limitations Guidelines and
Standards (40 CFR Part 430) portion of the Cluster Rule promulgated
on April 15, 1998. Only direct discharging bleached papergrade
kraft and soda mills are eligible to participate in the VATIP.
Furthermore, the Milestones Plan is required only for those mills
that voluntary choose to enroll in the incentives program.
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.