ERAMS IS A CONTINUOUS MONITORING
SYSTEM OF 332 COLLECTION STATIONS OPERATED BY STATE (AND SOME
LOCAL) GOVERNMENTS WHICH PROVIDES VITAL DA FOR ESTIMATING AMBIENT
LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVE POLLUTANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT, REALIZING
TRENDS IN ENVRIONMENTAL LEVELS, AND ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF FALLOUT
AND OTHER INTRUSIONS OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
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.