NONPOINT SOURCE ASSESSMENT PROJECT

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Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
138599	NONPOINT SOURCE ASSESSMENT PROJECT Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0092	ICR Reference No: 198501-2040-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NONPOINT SOURCE ASSESSMENT PROJECT
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/1985
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/08/1985
Terms of Clearance: EPA submitted this survey for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act after its contractor had begun to issue near final and final versions to recipients. The survey in general may generate useful information, although EPA has not fully demonstrated that much of the information could not be generated by improved versions of current information requirements. EPA refused to accept minor changes to the survey which would have made it less biased towards providing a predetermined result and a better summary of the current state of nonpoint source pollution efforts to control it. If this survey is to be the beginning of a data series designed to show the state of nonpoint source pollution over time, several data points needed to demonstrate progress are missing. OMB did not disapprove this survey because it does contain some useful information and because of the confusion that would be caused for those who had already received copies of the survey. However, EPA should explain, in writing to OMB, its current procedures for submitting contractor managed surveys to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. EPA should also outline what changes it will make to ensure that such surveys are not being conducted before they are approved.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1985	09/30/1985
Responses	59	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	12,390	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCIES WILL COMPLETE A ONE-TIME QUESTIONNAIR ON THEIR NONPOINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS AND PROGRAMS. EPA WI USE THE INFORMATION TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL PROFILE ON NONPOINT POLLUTIO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER MECHANISMS, AND DETERMINE FUTURE PROGRAM DIRECTIONS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NONPOINT SOURCE ASSESSMENT PROJECT	1235

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	59	0	0	59	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,390	0	0	12,390	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 01/08/1985

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