This pilot test
is approved to help EPA develop the final pesticide groundwater
survey. Since this is a pilot test, it is not statisticall designed
to allow valid projections about groundwater contamination on a
nationwide basis. ANy public disclosure of the data should
carefully note the limitations on the data. EPA should not conduct
an analysis of the data except that which is necessary to prepare
the fin survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1987
08/31/1987
900
0
0
550
0
0
0
0
0
EPA IS SURVEYING COMMUNITY SYSTEM AND
RURLA DOMESTIC WELLS BY ANALYZIN WATER SAMPLES AND INTERVIEWING
OWNERS/OPERATORS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ESTIMATE NATIONAL
LEVEL DISTRIBUTION OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN WELLS AND TO ASSESS
RELATIONSHIP AMONG RESIDUE CONCENTRATIONS IN WELL WATERS,
AGRICULTURAL USE OF PESTICIDES AND HYDROGEOLOGIC
VULNERABILITY
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.