In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2015
32,308
0
30,850
325,582
0
315,966
165,111
0
146,705
The Continuous Release Reporting Regulations Requirements program provides relief from per-occurrence notification requirements of CERCLA Section 103(a) for hazardous substance releases that are "continuous," and "stable in quantity and rate," and for which notifications has been given "for a period sufficient to establish the continuity, quantity,and regularity" of the release.
This ICR increases the burden incurred by industry, as a result of compliance with the CRRR, from 315,966 to 325,582 estimated average burden hours. This increase in burden results primarily from use of data on the actual number of continuous release reports from several regions and applying a growth rate consistent with prior years reporting. The average annual percent increase in facilities in the previous ICR was approximately 7.5%. The same percent increase was assumed for this ICR. The unit burden hours per respondent information collection activity (Exhibit 1) remains the same as the previous ICR.
For the low range estimate, EPA estimates that the use of the continuous release reporting forms will reduce the estimated average burden hours for industry from 325,582 to 325,526, an overall estimated savings of 56 hours.
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.