The Agency requires applicants for
reimbursement to submit an application that demonstrates
consistency with program eligibili- ty requirements. This is
necessary to ensure proper use of the Superfund. EPA reviews the
information to ensure compliance with all statutory and program
requirements. The applicants are local governments who have
incurred expenses, above and beyond their budgets, for hazardous
substance response.
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.