The annual
reporting and recordkeeping burden decrease has been s et to zero
because OMB does not have the corresponding baseline i nformation
against which to offset the reported amounts. When renewing the
base ICR this information should be incorporated int o updated
statements of this burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1997
03/31/1997
03/31/1997
17,621,954
0
17,687,610
12,386,280
0
12,491,282
0
0
0
Rule modifications will improve
implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule and correct inadvertent
omissions from the original rule.
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.