These standards apply to owners or
operators of new and existing facilities that engage in the
manufacture of flexible polyurethane foam products which emit
hazardous air pollutants (HAP). In general, all MACT standards
require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic
reports. Owners or operators of flexible polyurethane foam
production facilities to which this rule is applicable must choose
one of the compliance options described in the standard or reduce
HAP emissions to below the compliance level. Specifically, the rule
requirements for slabstock foam producers include an initial
notification, notification of compliance status, semiannual reports
and annual compliance certifications. In addition, respondents are
required to submit a pre-compliance report that describes the HAP
compliance procedures, and recordkeeping procedures. Those electing
to comply with the slabstock foam emission limitation using
recovery devices must measure and record emissions as specified in
Section 63.1297 of the rule. The rule requirements for molded and
rebond foam producers include a notification of compliance status
report and an annual compliance certification. These notifications,
reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and
are required of all sources subject to MACT rules.
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.