The Paperwork Reduction Act requires
the information found in this Information Collection Request (ICR)
number 2236.02, to assess the burden (in hours and dollars) of the
8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Implementation
(NAAQS) Rule as well as the periodic reporting and record keeping
necessary to maintain the rule. The rule was proposed June 2, 2003
(68 FR 32802) and promulgated in two Phases: Phase 1 published
April 30, 2004 (69 FR 23951) and Phase 2 published November 29,
2005 (70 FR 71612). The preamble to the proposed and final
regulation addressed the administrative burden in general terms.
The preamble to the final Phase 2 rule stated that an ICR would be
prepared (70 FR at 71692). The rule includes requirements that
involve collecting information from States with areas that have
been designated nonattainment for the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. The time
period covered in this ICR is a three year period from May 1, 2007
through April 30, 2010. The information collection milestones
include State submission of an attainment demonstration State
Implementation Plan (SIP), a Reasonable Further Progress (RFP) SIP
submission, and a Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT)
SIP. However, not all of the milestones and associated burden and
administrative cost estimates apply to every designated
nonattainment area. Areas with cleaner air quality have fewer
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.