The NESHAP for Gold Mine Ore
Processing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart EEEEEEE)were proposed on April
28,2010, and promulgated on December 16, 2010. The owner or
operator of an existing or new affected source is required to
prepare and submit an initial notification of applicability and an
initial notification of compliance status.
There is an adjustment increase
in the respondent burden and a decrease in Agency burden. In
addition, there is a decrease in total capital and O&M costs.
This is not due to any program changes. The changes in the burden
and cost estimates occurred because the standard has been in effect
for more than three years and the requirements are different during
initial compliance (new facilities) as compared to on-going
compliance (existing facilities). The previous ICR reflected those
burdens and costs associated with the initial activities for
subject facilities. This includes purchasing monitoring equipment,
preparing initial notifications, and establishing recordkeeping
systems. This ICR, by in large, reflects the on-going burden and
costs for existing facilities. Activities for existing source
include continuously monitoring of mercury and the submission of
annual and semiannual 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.