The Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) will conduct a survey to estimate the capital investment
needs for drinking water systems. The nationwide survey is
authorized by Sectons 1452(h) and 2452(i)(4) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act and will be used to estimate the cost of providing safe
drinking water to consumers over a 20-year period. The data also
will be used to allocate Drinking Water State Revolving Fund monies
among the states and as part of an allotment formula for the
American Indian & Alaska Native Village set-aside program. All
States have commited to assist EPA in administering the
survey.
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.