Prior to
resubmission of a request to extend approval of this collection,
the agency should more clearly define the uses of the data and the
minimal levels against which metrics are assessed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2017
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2014
11
0
18
5,627
0
11,016
0
0
0
The State Review Framework
(``Framework'') is an oversight tool designed to assess state
performance in enforcement and compliance assurance. The goal is to
evaluate state performance by examining existing data to provide a
consistent level of oversight and develop a uniform mechanism by
which EPA Regions, working collaboratively with their states, can
ensure that state environmental agencies are consistently
implementing the national compliance and enforcement program in
order to meet agreed-upon goals. Furthermore, the Framework is
designed to foster dialogue on enforcement and compliance
performance between the states to enhance relationships and
increase feedback, which will lead to consistent program management
and improved environmental results. The Framework provides a
protocol for managing the process that includes: 1) Pre-review and
offsite review; 2) onsite review; 3) drafting of the report; and 4)
composing the final report and follow-up. The emphasis of the
on-site visit emphasizes is the collection of information, by EPA,
from state enforcement and compliance files. No new data is
required to be created in these files. The reviews will ensure
consistency with national standards in terms of documentation and
performance. The Framework examines existing data in three core
programs: Clean Air Act (''CAA'')/Stationary Sources, Clean Water
Act (''CWA'')/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(''NPDES''), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(''RCRA'')/Subtitle C.
There has been a reduction in
the hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with
that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB due to the
implemented program efficiencies. There has also been a decrease in
the cost in the total estimated respondent burden due to the
reduction in hourly burden due to implemented program efficiencies
as described in the Supporting Statement.
$19,695
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Chad Carbone 2025642523
No
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.
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