This ICR is for the collection of
information from vendors and manufacturers of detection and
decontamination technologies for responses to chemical, biological
and radiological attacks. This project is a coordinated effort
between three EPA programs (OSWER, ORD, and OW) to generate brief
product reports for users. Emergency responders, consequence
managers, and water utility operators need timely, unbiased
technology performance information about commercially available
products. This ICR will result in a searchable repository of
technology information summary reports for use by these
individuals.
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.