This amendment to EPA's collection for recordkeeping and periodic reporting of the production, import, recycling, destruction, transshipment, and feedstock use of ozone-depleting substances is approved on an emergency basis until September 30, 2001 in accordance with the terms of 5 CFR 1320.13. EPA should submit another ICR, following opportunity for public comment, to extend this collection beyond Septermber 2001. OMB notes that the underlying collection was approved (on March 5, 2001) until October 2003. This approval will remain in effect for the underlying collection until October 2003, unless it is revised by OMB action on an ICR -- for example, to request changes in the collection related to promulgation of a rule. OMB also notes that the March 5, 2001 terms of clearance, relating in part to compliance with GPEA remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
10/31/2003
1,842
0
1,213
7,357
0
6,492
3,000
0
3,000
Revision of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements assoc- iated with the regulations under 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart A, re- garding the phaseout of controlled ozone-depleting substances. The recordkeeping and reporting requirements are changed to per- mit exempted production and import of methyl bromide beyond the current 50% limits on baseline levels. The changes also ensure compliance with the limits and restrictions established by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol) and Title VI of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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.
Recordkeeping and Periodic Reporting of the Production, Import, Recycling, Destruction, Transshipment and Feedstock Use of Ozone- Depleting Substances