THE EPA RELIES ON ANALYTICAL DATA FROM
A VARIETY OF LABORATORIES FOR MANY REGULATORY DECISIONS. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE AGENCY HAVE AN OBJECTIVE DEMONSTRATION THAT THE
CONTRIBUTING LABORATORIES ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VALID DATA. THE
LABORATORY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRA FULFILLS THE NEED FOR
DRINKING WATER POINT SOURCE AND AMBIENT WATER QUALITY
SAMPLES.
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.