This information
collection request is approved with the following conditions. (1)
Per the agreement between HUD and OMB, HUD shall obtain additional
information on the accuracy and precision of the model of XRF
testing instrument used in the survey. HUD shall obtain sufficient
data to allow it to determine, within a reasonable range of
statistical precision, the accuracy and precision of the XRF
testing device used to measure lead based paint concentrations for
the survey. HUD shall additionally publish its finding regarding
the XRF's accuracy and precision in its reporting of survey
results. (2) The revised "questionnaire" (submitted to OMB on
9/19/89) is approved with the changes in questions 9 and 10 agreed
to by HUD and OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1990
08/31/1990
3,400
0
0
1,300
0
0
0
0
0
HUD WILL USE THE SURVEY TO ESTIMATE
THE INCIDENCE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT IN HOUSING AND THE COSTS AND
BENEFITS OF ABATEMENT, AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ABATEMENT -- ALL
AS REQUIRED BY LAW. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC WILL BE THOSE SURVEYED AND
POTENTIALLY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF CONTAMINATED HOUSING.
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.