This ICR is approved for 3 years. Previous comments on proposed rules not yet finalized still apply.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1997
03/31/1997
03/31/1994
200,264
0
1,275,961
11,214,547
0
10,516,378
0
0
0
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS MUST MONITOR AND REPORT TO STATES OR EPA ON COMPLIANCE/NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. STATES MUST REPORT TO EPA ON VIOLATIONS, VARIANCES OR EXEMPTIONS GRANTED, AND CHANGES TO SYSTEM INVENTORIES. THE STATES AND EPA USE THE INFORMATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.
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.