This survey will estimate existing
levels of environmental contaminants in the nation's child care
centers. Lead levels in dust, soil and paint, allergy-inducing
constitutent levels in floor samples, and pesticide levels in soil,
floor and play/work surfaces will be determined. Collaboration
between HUD, the CPSC, and the EPA serves to reduce study costs and
burden to study participants.
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.