STATES DELEGATED AUTHORITY BY EPA TO
ADMINISTER THE NPDES PROGRAM MUST REPORT TO THE AGENCY QUARTERLY ON
SIGNIFICANT INSTANCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE, STATISTICAL DATA, AND
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS. EPA USES THE DATA TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE STATES' ENFORCEMENT OBTAINING COMPLIANCE, AND OVERALL NPDES
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC UPON
REQUEST.
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.