SURVEY IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF
COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY DATA ON POLLUTION ABATEMENT CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES, OPERATING COSTS, AND COSTS RECOVERED. AMONG THE DATA
USERS IS THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR THE NATIONAL INCOME
ACCOUNTS, USED TO MEASURE SHARE OF CAPITAL STOCKS NOT AVAILABLE FOR
INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION AND MODERNIZATION.
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.