The Hospital for a Healthy Environment
(H2E) Program is based on partnerships with the health care
industry and support from other organizations. The H2E Program's
information collection activities will assist EPA in meeting the
goals of the Pollution Prevention Act and a memorandum of
understanding with the Ameri- can Hospital Association by
faciliting the education of health care professionals about
pollution prevention/waste reduction opportunities and the
distribution of necessary source reduction tools and
information.
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.