This ICR is
approved pursuant to 5 CFR 1320. When EPA resubmits this ICR for
renewal, it should update the cost estimates used and ensure that
wage rates are properly loaded to include overhead, consistent with
current EPA and OMB guidelines.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
02/28/2001
165
0
10,200
324,885
0
207,450
0
0
0
Contractors performing at Superfund
sites will be required to disclose business relationships and
corporate affiliations to determine whether EPA's interests are
jeopardized by such rela- tionships. Because EPA has the dual
responsibility of cleanup and enforcement and because its
contractors are often involved in both activities, it is imperative
that contractors are free from conflicts of interest so as not to
prejudice response and enforcement actions. Contractors will be
required to maintain a database of business relationships and
report information to EPA on either an annual basis or when each
work assignment is ...
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.