This ICR is approved. EPA has revised the submitted package to include an additional 146,719 hours annually for the next three years for nine states to complete source water assessments. This approval authorizes the collection of information necessary to complete this one-time effort.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2008
06/30/2008
06/30/2005
52
0
104
150,931
0
2,608,787
1,523,000
0
7,102,000
This ICR addresses voluntary reporting activities related to the status of source water assessment completion in states, the most prevalent and most threatening sources of contamination, overall risk to source waters, and progress toward substantial implemen- tation of prevention strategies for all community water system source water areas. EPA will use the required information to assess progress toward meeting Agency strategic goals.
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.