Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
10/19/2012
08/30/2012
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2012
56
0
56
2,100
0
2,100
0
0
0
Public Law 109-451, the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 (Act), was enacted December 22, 2006. Title I of the Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to create the Rural Water Program to address rural water needs in the 17 Western United States, including the authority to: a) investigate opportunities to ensure safe and adequate rural water supply projects for domestic, municipal, and industrial use in small communities and rural areas of the Reclamation States; (b) plan the design and construction of rural water supply projects through the conduct of appraisal investigations and feasibility studies; and (c) oversee, as appropriate, the construction of rural water supply projects that are recommended for construction by Reclamation in a feasibility report developed under the Rural Water Program and subsequently authorized by Congress. Authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Act are delegated to Reclamation. ReclamationÂs rulemaking established comprehensive criteria and program requirements governing the implementation of the Rural Water Program.
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.