Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recrea- tional (NEEAR) Water Study (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 2080-0068 Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recrea- tional (NEEAR) Water Study (Renewal) Form	Modified
Simplified Questions 2007 version 2.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25045	Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recrea- tional (NEEAR) Water Study (Renewal) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2080-0068	ICR Reference No: 200702-2080-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200507-2080-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/ORD	Agency Tracking No: 2081.03
Title: Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recrea- tional (NEEAR) Water Study (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/13/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2008	09/30/2008	12/31/2008
Responses	14,000	0	14,000
Time Burden (Hours)	5,250	0	5,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will be conducted and the information collected by the Epidemiology and Biomarkers Branch, Human Studies Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.(EPA) Participation of adults and children in this collec- tion of information is strictly voluntary. This information is being collected as part of a research program consistent with the Section 3(a)(v)(1) of the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 and the strategic plan for EPA's Office of Research and development and the Office of Water ......

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recrea- tional (NEEAR) Water Study (Renewal)	2080-0068	Beach Interview

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	14,000	14,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,250	5,250	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/12/2007

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