EPA is
withdrawing this ICR while they reevaluate some technical issues
associated with the rule. EPA may resubmit the package to OMB, with
suitable modifications if the draft final rule is changed, when
they are ready to proceed with the rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
09/30/2003
10/31/2003
1,101
0
1,101
6,432
0
0
0
0
0
This ICR amends ICR OMB No. 2020-0003,
which expires on 9-30-03, and is associated with EPA's overall
regulations concerning the treatment of confidential business
information (CBI)(40 CFR part 2, subpart B). This ICR covers
additional information collection hours that are associated with a
final rule that amends EPA's CBI regulations (specifically 40 CFR
2.205(c)) to eliminate the automatic protection of CBI
substantiations.
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.