40 CFR part 60, subpart G, applies to owners and operators of nitric acid plants which commenced construction, modification or reconstruction after August 17, 1971. Owners/operators are required to make the following one-time-only reports; notification of the dates of construction or reconstruction; notification of actual dates of startup, notification of any physical or operational change to an existing facility which may increase the pollutant emission rate; notification of demonstration of the continuous monitoring system (CMS); notification of the date of the initial performance test; and the results of the initial performance test. Semiannual reports are also required. These notifications reports and records are required in general of all sources subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS).
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.
1056.10_Supporting Statement (final draft, 2-3-10}.doc
NSPS for Nitric Acid Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart G)