IN ORDER TO BE REIMBURSED FROM THE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND FOR THE COST OF CONDUCTING A RESPONSE
ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN, AN
INDIVIDUAL, PRIVATE ENTITY, FOREIGN ENTITY, OR POTENTIALLY
RESPONSIBLE PARTY (INCLUDING STATES AND POLITIC SUBDIVISIONS) MUST
FIRST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TO EPA AN APPLICATION FOR
PREAUTHORIZATION AND A CLAIM FORM. EPA WILL USE THE
INFORMATION
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.