This collection of information is approved. The Agency is encouraged to evaluate whether burden estimates should be changed to account for increases in contracts resulting from ARRA funding.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2009
2,436
0
4,356
65,772
0
121,968
29,232
0
44,000
Agency contractors with cost reimbursable, time and material, labor hour, or indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery fixed rate contracts report the technical and financial progress of the contract on a monthly basis. EPA uses this information to monitor the contractor's progress under the contract.
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.