ANNUALLY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS IN
THE 86 COUNTIES BORDERING THE GREAT LAKES IDENTIFY FREQUENCY OF
CLOSING OF THEIR PUBLIC BATHING BEACHES. THIS AND OTHER INFORMATION
ENABLES EPA TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF MUNICIPAL WATER TREATMENT
PRACTICES AND STORM SEWER OVERFLOWS ON THESE BEACHES AND TO DO
RESEARCH, PROGRAM PLANNING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.
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.