When this ICR is
resubmitted for renewal, EPA should review the estimated number of
respondents that use each of the optional provisions and verify
that these estimates have been updated to reflect the current
number of respondents using each provision.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
08/31/2005
855
0
745
22,761
0
23,411
0
0
0
The EPA is regulating architectural
coating manufacturers and importers under the Authority of Section
183(e) of the Clean Air Act. The Architectural Coatings rule
requires manufacturers and importers of architectural coatings to
submit a one-time initial notification report, and meet labeling
requirements. Optional provisions, such as the recycled coating
provision, the tonnage exemption, and the exceedance fee provision,
contain additional recordkeeping, reporting and labeling
requirements. The EPA will use this information to monitor
compliance with the standards.
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.