EPA NEEDS INFORMATION ON THE FINANCIAL
AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER SYSTEMS FROM SYSTEM OPERATOR
TO IMPLEMENT AGENCY PROPOSALS FOR REAUTHORIZING THE SAFE DRINKING
WATER ACT (SDWA), TO CONSIDER REGULATORY COSTS AS REQUIRED BY
SECTIONS 1412, 1415, AND 1416 OF SDWA, AND TO MEASURE COSTS AND
BENEFITS UNDER E.O. 12866.
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.