NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR RADIONUCLIDES

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
138595	NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR RADIONUCLIDES Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0090	ICR Reference No: 199108-2040-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199108-2040-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR RADIONUCLIDES
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: 11/27/1991
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/28/1991
Terms of Clearance: This ICR for the proposed radionuclides drinking water regulations is not approved. For approval of an information collection request 5 CFR Part 1320.4 (b)(1) requires the agency to demonstrate that the collection of information is the least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to comply with legal requirements and achieve program objectives." EPA has not sufficientl demonstrated that monitoring requirements for radon is the least burdensome approach possible. EPA must demonstrate why monitoring for radon should be more frequent (four times in base year) than monitoring for other radionuclides (one in base year). In the final ICR, EPA should report studies on variability of radon levels over a one year period. This information would be useful in determining whether requiring multiple radon samples in one year is excessive. EPA should also consider allowing systems the flexibility of monitorin more frequently than currently required if a system feels that its monitoring plan provides a better esimate of the average radionuclide contaminant level.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1993	12/31/1993	12/31/1993
Responses	1,275,961	0	1,275,961
Time Burden (Hours)	10,516,378	0	10,516,378
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: UNDER THESE REGULATIONS STATE AND LOCAL RESPONDENTS WILL COLLECT AND REPORT INFORMATION ON A QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS. THE EPA, THROUGH THE FEDERAL REPORTING DATA SYSTEM, USES THE INFORMATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REGULATIONS 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
NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR RADIONUCLIDES	0270.28

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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: 08/28/1991

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