This ICR addresses the information,
data collection, and record keeping requirements applicable
(primarily) to manufacturers or sellers of air pollutant monitoring
devices or methods, who seek to have such devices or methods
reviewed and considered by EPA for designation as reference or
equivalent methods under regula- tions at 40 CFR part 53. Such
designation authorizes the devices or methods to be used by States
in their EPA-required ambient air quality surveillance
networks.
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.