STATES PROVIDE EPA WITH INFORMATION ON
HOW THEY ADMINISTER AND OPERATE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAMS. EPA
USES THE DATA TO ENSURE NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, ADEQUATE PUBLIC
COMMENT AND REVIEW, FISCAL INTEGRITY, AND CONSISTENT MANAGEMENT TO
ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES. LOCAL COMMUNITIES PREPARE
APPLICATIONS FOR SRF ASSISTANCE, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY
THE STATES.
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.