THE NEEDS SURVEY IS REQUIRED BY
SECTIONS 205(A) AND 516(B)(1) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA).
INFORMATION COLLECTED UNDER THIS SURVEY WILL PROVIDE THE CONGRESS
DETAILED ESTIMATES OF THE ELIGIBLE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING NEEDED
PUBLICLY-OWNED WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (POTW'S) AND THE
CAPITAL/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIE
INCLUDING STORMWATE, NONPOINT SOURCE, AND ESTUARY
PROGRAMS.
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.