103(F)(2) PROVIDES REPORTING RELIEF
FACILITIES THAT RELEASE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN A CONTINUOUS AND
STABLE MANNER. UNDER PARA. 103(F)(2), THE NUMBER OF ANNUALLY
REPORTED RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE BY 95 PERCENT FROM 2.7
MILLION TO 137000. THE SATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT RELEASE REPORTS AND
ANNUAL REPORTS ARE NECESSARY TO ASSESS FEDERAL RESPONSE
REQUIREMENTS.
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.