OMB strongly
encourages EPA to carefully review the burden estimates when this
ICR is renewed. Among other things, EPA should (1)carefully monitor
advancements in technology for measuring emissions, (2) review the
cost estimates for the technologies, and (3) revisit EPA estimates
of the extent to which entities are likely to use CEMS vs. sorbent
traps.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2008
04/30/2008
5
0
0
4,882
0
0
569,000
0
0
Recordkeeping and Reporting
requirements for final rule amend- ments to 40 CFR Parts 60, 72 and
75 that establish mercury emission limits for new coal-steam
generating units and a mercury emissions cap-and-trade program for
existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating
units.
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.