Approved. Prior
terms of clearance apply including agreement to provide a $25
incentive to respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2005
01/31/2005
01/31/2003
300
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300
350
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350
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The purpose of this data collection is
to assess human exposure to microcystin in drinking water provided
by public water systems. The study will focus on serum levels of
microcystins and hepatotoxicity. The resuls from this study will be
useful to health agencies in states where seasonal or yearround
blue-green algae blooms occur in drinking water sources and where
the drinking water treatment protocols do not include components
that would remove cyanobacterial toxins from the water before it is
distributed to the community. Specifically, it will provide the
first evidence that people may be ....
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.