The National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pharmaceuticals Production
was proposed on April 2, 1997, and promulgated on September 21,
1998. These standards apply to facilities in pharmaceuticals
facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants
(HAP). The affected facilities encompass all pharmaceuticals
manufacturing operations that include process vents, storage tanks,
equipment components, and wastewater systems commencing
construction, or reconstruction after the date of that proposal.
This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40
CFR part 63, subpart GGG. HAP emissions are the pollutants
regulated under this subpart.
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.