For existing
contracts covered under this ICR, EPA should follow standard
procedures regarding written confirmation of verbal direction to
contractors and return of sensitive/personal information as
described in the Performance Work Statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
12/31/2005
1,000
0
1,000
1,000
0
1,000
0
0
0
The Agency has determined that select
contracts involved with Emergency Response (ER), Superfund (SF),
Information Systems (IS) Facility Services (FS), and Research
Support (RS) have signifi- cant security concerns.
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.