EPA is to be commended for the clear and transparant way in which the burden changes in this ICR are presented and explained.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2008
09/30/2008
09/30/2005
583,987
0
598,016
14,164,582
0
14,221,957
0
0
0
This ICR estimates the current monitoring, reporting, and record keeping burden and costs associated with submitted and reviewing Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), sewage sludge monitoring reports, and other monitoring reports under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimi- nation System (NPDES) 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.