The National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) using Maximum Achievable Control
Technology were proposed on August 4, 1998, promulgated on May 20,
1999, and amended most recently on March 22, 2001. The rule applies
to ferroalloy production facilities that manufacture ferromanganese
and silicomanganese that are major sources of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) or are co-located at major sources of HAPs. In
general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications,
performance tests, and periodic reports. Respondents that are not
required to conduct an initial performance test are required to
notify the EPA Administrator of the initial compliance status of
the source. Sources are also required to monitor and maintain
records of its operations including: 1) process or control device
parameters; 2) bag leak detention systems; 3) maintenance plan for
air pollution control devices (e.g., capture system and venturi
scrubbers); 4) certification that monitoring devices are accurate;
and 5) the implementation and corrective actions taken related to
the startup, shutdown and malfunction plan and the fugitive dust
control plan. The types of periodic reports required by this
regulation include: opacity-related reports; performance test
results reports; immediate and periodic
startup/shutdown/malfunction reports, quarterly emissions reports;
capture hood inspection reports; fugitive dust operations reports;
and annual compliance status reports. These notifications, reports,
and records are essential in determining compliance, and are
required of all sources subject to NESHAP standards.
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.