INDIVIDUALS WEAR A PUMP AND SMAPLE
CARTRIDGE FOR 24 HROUS TO MEASURE AIR POLLUTANTS. THESE PEOPLE ALSO
PROVIDE BREATH SAMPLES AND DATA ON OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE, SMOKING
STATUS, LENGTH OF RESIDENCY, ETC. EPA USES THIS INFORMATION AND
OTHER DATA ON PUBLIC EXPOSURE TO POLLUTANTS IN AIR AND DRINKING
WATER TO (1) IDENTIFY HIGH-EXPOSURE CHEMICALS FOR FURTHER STUDY AND
(2) RELATE EXPOSURES TO EFFECTS ON HEALTH. (EPA ID 0315)
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.