This ICR is
approved for three years, as requested. EPA has done a good job
updating the labor rates for school employees. EPA shall report on
the progress of the Region VII lead amendments to the Schools Rule
as it relates to record retention periods (beyond 3 years) and
reinspection periods (3 years). EPA should continue to separate its
MAP burden estimates from the schools estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1998
03/31/1998
03/31/1995
776
0
0
2,387,150
0
3,992,547
0
0
0
THE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS IN
SCHOOLS RULE REQUIRES LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES TO INSPECT SCHOOL
BUILDINGS FOR ASBESTOS BUILDING MATERIALS, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANS, AND CONDUCT RESPONSE ACTIONS TO REDUCE
OR ELIMINATE ASBESTOS HAZARDS. THE MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN SETS
FORTH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND ACCREDITATION PROCEDURES FOR USE BY
STATES AND TRAINING PROVIDERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE
RESPONSE ACTIONS.
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.