UNDER SECTION 304 (A) OF THE FEDERAL
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AMENDED 1977, THE AGENCY IS REQUIRED
TO REGULATE THE DISCHARG OF POLLUTANTS INTO THE NATION'S WATERS.
ANY PLANT WHICH DISCHARGES WASTEWATER IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A PERMIT
WHICH LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF CHEMICALS WHICH MAY BE PRESENT IN
DISCHARGED WASTEWATER. IN ORDER FOR BOTH INDUSTRY AND EPA TO
MONITOR THES DISCHARGE, ANALYTICAL METHODS ARE REQUIRED FOR
LABORATORY IDENTIFICATION AND QUANTITATIO
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.