THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NEEDS INFORMATION ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION, FINANCING
METHODS AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF GENERAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENTS OF U.S.
COMMUNITIES WITH POPULATIONS OF LESS THAN 50,000 TO HELP MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS WILL SUPPLY THE INFORMATIO IN A NATIONAL MAIL
SURVEY.
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.