The proposed 2005 Lead Disclosure Rule
Public Awareness Survey will assess small and medium-sized rental
property owners# self-reported awareness of and compliance with the
Lead Disclosure Rule. The rule requires property owners to disclose
to prospective tenants and buyers the presence of lead paint and
lead-based paint hazards in resident properties built before 1978.
If known by the owners. Ensuring compliance with the Lead
Disclosure Rule is one component of a primary prevention
strategy.
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.