EPA OGWDE will conduct a study to meet
the requirements of the SDWA and EPA's modified consent decree with
the Sierra Club which requires EPA to study Class V wells not
previously classified by the Administrator as high risk. The
results of this study will be used by EPA to determine whether
additional regulations are needed for Class V wells and to develop
regulations for those wells that pose significant threats to USDWs.
Respondents include State UIC programs, State agencies, private
organizations and businesses, government officials, and private
individuals.
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.