The NESHAP for Gold Mine Ore Processing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart EEEEEEE)were proposed on April 28,2010, and promulgated on December 16, 2010. The owner or operator of an existing or new affected source is required to prepare and submit an initial notification of applicability and an initial notification of compliance status.
There is an adjustment increase in the respondent burden and a decrease in Agency burden. In addition, there is a decrease in total capital and O&M costs. This is not due to any program changes. The changes in the burden and cost estimates occurred because the standard has been in effect for more than three years and the requirements are different during initial compliance (new facilities) as compared to on-going compliance (existing facilities). The previous ICR reflected those burdens and costs associated with the initial activities for subject facilities. This includes purchasing monitoring equipment, preparing initial notifications, and establishing recordkeeping systems. This ICR, by in large, reflects the on-going burden and costs for existing facilities. Activities for existing source include continuously monitoring of mercury and the submission of annual and semiannual reports.
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.