This ICR is
approved for three years with the understanding that EPA submit for
OMB review the final environmental health study design after
completing the feasibility study. OMB review is expected to take no
more than 10 working days. EPA has done a good job in preparing the
supporting statement. When the data from the study is compiled, EPA
shall make it available for public use through appropriate
sources.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1998
01/31/1998
1,026
0
0
7,430
0
0
0
0
0
DRINKING WATER UTILITIES HAVE BEEN
MANDATED TO INTRODUCE FILTRATION OF DRINKING WATER. THE INFORMATION
WILL BE USED TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILIT OF CONDUCTING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDY TO EVALUATE THE BENEFITS O DRINKING
WATER FILTRATION. THIS APPLICATION IS FOR BOTH THE FEASIBILI STUDY
AND THE HEALTH STUDY ON INDIVIDUALS.
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.