PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
138582	PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0090	ICR Reference No: 198801-2040-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198712-2040-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/25/1988
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/25/1988
Terms of Clearance: This ICR for the additional burden from the proposed Filtration rule i disapproved pending the consideration and evaluation of the following. First, a disproportionate amount of the burden and cost falls on small systems (<3,300 people)--approximately 62% of cost ($16.3M) and burden (718,643). It is unclear from the ICR, especially the discussion of small businesses, whether this is justified, but appears to contradict the PRA requirement (5CFR 1320.6(h)) to simplify requirements for smal businesses. Separate analysis of per system burden and per household cost should be done to evaluate need. Second, the need to retain records of coliform and turbidity sampling for five years and other analytical and evaluation results for at least ten years is not adequately justified, especially the differential treatment and is inconsistant with 5CFR 1320.6(f). Unless necessary, these requirement should be changed to three years. Third, the burden to the estimated 463 systems obtaining exceptions seems excessive when the purpose is t reduce burden and cost. For example, the very small systems' househol costs could still increase by over $250. Fourth, the need to have monthly PWS and quarterly State reporting is not justified (item #7) a the monthly reporting violates the provisions of 5CFR 1320.6(a). Serio consideration should be given to reporting based on compliance or severity of non-compliance. Finally, the cost to Federal government should be estimated and not declared insignificant.Earlier remarks app

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1990	09/30/1990	09/30/1990
Responses	214,445	0	214,445
Time Burden (Hours)	1,403,210	0	1,403,210
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: UNDER THE PROPOSED REGULATION, STATE AND LOCAL RESPONDENTS WILL COLLECT AND REPORT INFORMATION ON A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS. THE EPA, THROUGH THE FEDERAL REPORTING DATA SYSTEM, USES THE INFORMATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULE AND TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.

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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
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION	0270

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

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: 01/25/1988

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