This action will allow accredited
private audit sample providers to supply regulated emission sources
with audit samples to verify the results of emissions testing that
demonstrates compliance with emission limits. A regulated emission
source conducting a compliance test, would purchase an audit sample
from an accredited audit sample provider (AASP). The AASP would
report the true value of the audit sample to the compliance
authority (state, local or EPA Regional Office). This reporting
requirement became effective June 16, 2013. The AASP would in most
cases make the report by electronic mail. A report would be made
for each audit sample that the AASP sold to a regulated emission
source that was conducting an emissions test to determine
compliance with an emission limit. Based on historic data, the EPA
estimates that there will be about 832 audit samples sold each year
generating the need for about 832 reports.
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.