This ICR calculates the burden and
costs associated with the regulation of storm water discharges
under Phase II of the NPDES storm water program. Specifically, it
calculates the burden for developing and implementing small MS4
storm water permits, small construction (1-5 acres) permits, and
submitting a no-exposure certification form (EPA form 3510-11) by
industrial facilities. The ICR also specifies the burden on
authorized NPDES States to process and administer the Phase II
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.