This ICR
associated with the proposed "Treatment as a State" rule for Indian
Tribes is approved on the condition that EPA work to develop a
single application procedure now rather than wait until all
regulation under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act
for Indians are promulgated since the possible delay would impose
unnecessary and larg burdens on Tribes. When this rule is finalized
EPA shall submit an ICW for the burden associated with the rule. If
the reporting burden of the final rule changes, EPA must amend the
ICR and resubmit it for OMB approval. This ICR is cleared for three
years. The base program ICR must be renewed separately to extend
its clearance which expired 9/89 and remains expired until OMB
action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1992
10/31/1992
09/30/1989
52
0
52
117,277
0
117,277
0
0
0
STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES WILL BE
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INFORMATION TO EPA SUFFICIENT FOR THE AGENCY TO
DETERMINE: (1) IF THE INDIAN TRIBE IS QUALIFIED TO BE TREATED AS A
STATE FOR PURPOSES OF THE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS PROGRAM, AND (2)
IF INITIATION OF AN EPA DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACTION IS JUSTIFIED.
THERE ARE NO REPORTING FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS.
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.