The US EPA proposes to amend the subject ICR to a Method 1605 for the analysis of Aeromonas, a Unregulated Contaminant Monitor- ing Rule (UCMR) contaminant. The monitoring requirements for Ameromonas were proposed in June 200 and subject to public comment and review. Following considering of public comment, the requirements were promulgated in the January 11, 2001 UCMR. As specified in that rule, 180 small public water systems and 120 large public water systems were randomly selected from those systems conducted UCMR monitoring.
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.