This ICR is for
the information collection requirements of the Financi Assistance
for the National Estuary Program Interim Final Rule (Annual Work
Plans) published at 54 FR 40797 and the Governor's Nomination of
Estuaries proposed on April 21, 1988 (53 FR 12989) and to be
released as final shortly by EPA. As a condition of clearance EPA
must submit an ICW to amend the General Federal Assistance Grant
application ICR clearance (OMB No. 2030-0020) to reflect the grant
application activit increase associated with the estuary
program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1992
11/30/1992
16
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0
6,500
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0
0
0
0
ESTUARIES LISTED AS SIGNIFICANT UNDER
THIS PROGRAM HAVE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES SET UP FOR EACH TO
ADMINISTRATE TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO
PROTECT AND IMPROVE THESE WATER BODIES. THESE CONFERENCES SUBMIT
ANNUAL WORK PLANS DETAILING BUDGET REQUIREMENTS AND INITIATIVES
PLANNED. STATE GOVERNORS MAY SUBMIT NOMINATIONS TO ADD ESTUARIES TO
THIS PROGRAM.
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.