OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANKS (UST'S) CONTAINING PETROLEUM MUST OBTAIN EVIDENCE OF
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR UST RELEASES. ON OCCASION OWNERS OR
OPERATORS MUST REPORT TO EPA ON THE STATUS OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
INSTRUMENTS, THEIR FINANCIAL STATUS, OR THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF
INSTITUTIONS ISSUING FINANCIAL MECHANISMS. EPA WILL EVALUATE
SUBMISSIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
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.