When this ICR is renewed, EPA should review the respondent burden, universe,
labor rates, and capital costs and ensure these estimates have been updated.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2008
8
0
8
1,296
0
1,296
1,088
0
1,000
Owners or operators of friction materials manufacturing facilities are required to comply with reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and maintain records of specific information needed by EPA to determine if compliance has been achieved. Friction materials manufacturing facilities manufacture friction material by using a solvent-based process.
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.