SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. INORGANICS CHEMICAL RULE

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
138588	SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. INORGANICS CHEMICAL RULE Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0090	ICR Reference No: 198911-2040-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198911-2040-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. INORGANICS CHEMICAL RULE
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: 11/29/1989
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/22/1989
Terms of Clearance: This ICR for the proposed "Phase II" Drinking Water Regulations for th Inorganic Chemicals is not approved because EPA failed to submit the ICR to OMB until four months (September 15) after the proposal's publication (May 22, 1989) as required by 5 CFR 1320.13(b) and (d). In addition, EPA should seriously examine the following ways to reduce burden and still fulfill EPA's data needs: (1) compositing of samples, (2) replacing annual monitoring with peak vulnerability monitoring, (3) making monitoring frequency reductions automatic rathe than requiring an affirmative State action, (4) reducing the monitorin period for collecting baseline data (e.g. three years to one year), (5 the analytical methods necessary for monitoring the unregulated contaminants and whether that technique is required elsewhere, and (6) the need for quarterly State reports on all lists in the rule. This ICR should be combined with the PHase II Synthetic Organic Chemic ICR at final with the one time burden from the unregulateds included i the first year burden estimate (not spread out over time) and EPA shal place OMB comment number 2040-0090 in item 20 on the SF 83. The ICR f the final rule should also explain in more detail how the burden estimates were derived (labor rates used and burden of sample analysis In summary, OMB is also disapproving the collection under 5 CFR 1320 because EPA has not demonstrated that the collection is the least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of EPA's functions.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1990	09/30/1990	09/30/1990
Responses	414,682	0	414,682
Time Burden (Hours)	4,343,585	0	4,343,585
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
SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. INORGANICS CHEMICAL RULE	270.14

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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: 11/22/1989

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