THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE WILL USE
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH THE INTERVIEW PROTOCOL AS PART OF
A DATA BASE TO EVALUATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S USE
OF NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING. THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE IS REQUIRED
TO REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEGOTIATED
RULEMAKING ACT. THE RESPONDENTS WILL INCLUDE PARTICIPANTS IN EPA
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKINGS AND COMPARABLE CONVENTIONAL
RULEMAKINGS.
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.