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
09/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2010
197
0
197
29,747
0
29,747
400,060
0
400,060
This standard applies to owners or operators of new and existing iron and steel foundries that are major sources of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions that have emissions from metal melting furnaces, scrap preheaters, pouring areas, pouring stations, automated conveyor and pallet cooling lines, automated shakeout lines, and mold and core making lines; and fugitive emissions from foundary operations. Consistent with the NESHAP General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A), owners and operators must comply with recordkeeping, monitoring and reporting requirements including control device parameter monitoring, conduct performance tests and submittal of initial and periodic reports such as semiannual compliance reports and an operation, maintenance and monitoring plan.
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.
2096ss04.doc
NESHAP for the Iron and Steel Foundries (40 CFR part 63, Subpart EEEEE) (Renewal)