The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing amendments to the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials regulation under RCRA. This action proposes to add three materials to the list of categorical non-waste fuels: Construction and demolition (C&D) wood processed from C&D debris according to best management practices; Paper recycling residuals, including OCC rejects; and creosote treated railroad ties that are processed and combusted in units designed to burn both biomass and fuel oil.
Adjusting annual hour burden to cover both rule familiarization and completing the certification statement. EPA estimates that the total burden for rule familiarization is 605 hours. The annual burden for preparing the certification statement is 2,050 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.