PERCEPTUAL INFORMATION ON COMPLIANCE
ISSUES AND IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENT REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES
IS COLLECTED FROM ABOUT 30 TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND ABOUT 200 SMALL
BUSINESS OPERATORS. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO FACILITATE
EPA'S EFFORTS TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCERNS OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND TO
ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IN COMPLYING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.
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.