Under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, as amended, sources must register, document risk management programs, and submit risk management plans to EPA. The first submissions were received in early 1999. The next submissions for most facilities are due by June 21, 2004. EPA is revising the risk management program regulations (codified in 40 CFR part 68) to add three data elements to the risk management plan, to modify the re-sub- mission schedule for those sources who have significant accidents and for those who change the information for the emergency con- tacts.
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.