EPA has developed this renewal ICR to ensure that the voluntary program "Climate Leaders Partnership" maintains the capability to obtain credible greenhouse gas emissions inventory data from companies that choose to participate in the Partnership. This data will go through a rigorous review and allow the Partnership to accurately track each partner's progress towards meeting their greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal. Mostly larger corporations will join the Climate Leaders Partnership, and therefore the impact of this program on small businesses is limited.
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.