This information
collection is approved for one year in order to allow EPA to
subject its program evaluation methodology to peer review,
including the validity of methods to construct baselines. EPA shall
keep OMB informed of its peer review activities during this time
period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
12/31/2004
1,525
0
1,740
56,350
0
64,260
0
0
0
EPA needs to collect this inforamtion
to evaluate the success of the voluntary WasteWise Program and the
progress of members participating in the program. The information
is used to re- cognize members' achievements and identify
successful waste re- duction strategies to share with others.
Members are predomi- nantly businesses, as well as some
non-profits, trade associations, institutions, and federal, state,
local and tribal governments.
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.