This rule would allow accredited private audit sample providers to supply regulated emisson sources with audit samples to verify the results of emissions testing that demostrates compliance with emission limits. A regulated emisson source conducting a compliance test, would purchase an audit sample from an accredited audit sample provider(AASP). The AASP would report the true value of the audit sample to the compliance authority (State, local or EPA Regional Office). This is a new reporting requirement. The AASP would in most cases make the report by electronic mail. A report would be made for each audit sample that the AASP sold to a regulated emission source that was conducting an emissions test to determine compliance with an emission limit. Based on historic data, EPA estimates that there will be about 1000 audit samples sold each year generating the need for about 1000 reports.
US Code:
42 USC 7401
Name of Law: Clean Air Act of 1990
Our rules are being amended to allow private suppliers to provide audit samples for sources to use during compliance tests. Previously, EPA had supplied the audit samples free of charge. The change in the ICR burden reflects the cost of buying the audit samples and having the supplier report the results of the audit which is factored into the cost of the sample.
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.
2355ss02.doc
Restructuring of the Stationary Source Audit Program