The assumptions underlying the respondent and agency cost and burden calculations should be updated in the next renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2007
113
0
113
6,209
0
6,214
1,990,000
0
1,990,000
Owners and operators of sewage sludge incinerators are required to monitor, record, and under specified circumstances, report the following: the pressure drop across the control device, oxygen content of the incinerator exhaust gas, temperature profile of the incinerator, sludge feed rate to the incinerator, and the moisture and volatile content of the sludge. Metals testing would be required during the initial performance test. Semiannual reports of excess emissions are also required.
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.
1063ss10_Aug29.doc
NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart O) (Renewal)