REGION IX IS UNDER PUBLIC PRESSURE TO
INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE HEALTH EFFECTS UPON CHILDREN OF EXPOSURE TO
VINYL CHLORIDE. THEY ARE CONDUCTING AN EPIDEMOLOGICAL STUDY TO
DETERMINE THE EXTENT, IF ANY, OF POTENTIAL HAZARD. THE RESULTS OF
THE STUDY WILL ASSIST THE REGION IN DETERMINING THE NEED TO
REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE OF VINYL CHLORIDE.
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.