This ICR is approved under 5 CFR 1320 for three years. EPA is to be commended for undertaking consultation with affected entities and incorporating the information gained into a substantial re-estimate of the burden associated with the current NSR requirements. EPA states in the ICR that it expects to complete the final NSR Reform revisions by about 6/98. At that time EPA shall revise his ICR to reflect the actual post-reform requirements, and the estimated burden associated with it. In particular, EPA should provide a detailed assessment of the numbers of minor NSR permitting actions, and the associated burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
09/30/1997
114,820
0
20,410
4,715,260
0
1,006,070
0
0
0
Part C of the Clearn Air Act, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, sets forth program requirements for preconstruction review and permitting of major new and modified sources of air pollution areas in attainment of national ambient air quality standards. Part D of the Act sets out requirements for permitting major new and modified sources in nonattainment areas. This information collection request addresses those information collection activities necessary for permit applicants (respondent to prepare and submit of construction permit applicants and the processing of the application by the....).
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.
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Non-Attainment Area New Source Review