This ICR calulates the burden and costs associated with managing the National Pretreatment Program (OMB Control No 2040-0009, ICR No. 0002.09). The Pretreatment Program is a joint regulatory effort by federal, state, and local authorities to control non-domestic (i.e., industrial and commercial) sources of pollutants discharged to POTWs.
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.