This research survey attempts to
determine that value of inland surface water quality improvements
to households in the United States. This is expected to provide
valuable research data and inputs into future Economic Analyses
prepared by EPA under E.O. 12866. The researchers plan to recruit
voluntary subjects randomly across the United States through
telephone recruiting. Subjects will be asked to complete a computer
survey from a disk, which will be mailed to them. The researchers
intend to admini- ster the survey to 2,800 persons in a nationwide
sample.
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.