A PERMITTEE MAY FILE A REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE FORM THERMAL EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS BY DEMONSTRATING THAT
NPDES LIMITS ARE MORE STRINGENT THAN NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE
PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF A BALANCED INDIGENOUS POPULATION OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE IN THE RECEIVING WATERS. THE PERMIT AUTHORITY
EVALUATES THE REQUEST TO DETERMINE IF THE VARIANC SHOULD BE
GRANTED.
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.