This survey is approved. However, you must add a statement to introductory script, before asking the respondent if they are willing to participate, saying "Participation is strictly voluntary." Also, in the fish advisory section, we recommend that you consider asking the respondent what the warning said, to test how accurately they understood and recall any warnings that have been issued.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
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The Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund site (PV Shelf) is a large sediment deposit off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles County, California, that contains approximately 110 tons of DDT and 10 tons of PCBs. The contaminants are in sediment too deep for direct human contact; however, fish in the PV Shelf area bioaccumulate the contaminants, exposing people and wildlife who consume fish to these hazardous substances.
EPA has no recent data on seafood consumption by fishermen in the PV Shelf area, generally defined as the area north of PV Shelf to Santa Monica Pier (in Santa Monica Bay) to south of PV Shelf to Seal Beach Pier (in San Pedro Basin). The goals and objectives of this survey are to provide current data on seafood consumption by PV Shelf anglers that can be used in EPA's Internal Controls program and future risk assessments.
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.