In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. When EPA submits the ICR for this collection's renewal, it is required to have (i) consulted with persons outside the agency and with representative of those from whom information is being obtained pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d), and (ii) to provide an updated estimate/analysis of the burden required to comply with this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2015
92
0
92
1,884
0
3,336
607
0
520
The National Listing of Fish Advisories (NLFA) database contains information on the number of advisories issued by each state, territory, or tribe annually. The advisory information collected identifies the waterbody under advisory, the fish or shellfish species and size ranges included in the advisory, the chemical contaminants and residue levels causing the advisory to be issued, the waterbody type (river, lake, estuary, coastal waters), and the target populations to whom the advisory is directed. This information is collected under the authority of section 104 of the Clean Water Act, which provides for the collection of information to be used to protect human health and the environment. The results of the survey are shared with states, territories, tribes, other federal agencies, and the general public through the NLFA database and the distribution of biennial fish advisory fact sheets. The responses to the survey are voluntary and the information requested is part of the state public record associated with the advisories.
There is a decrease of 1,452 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due to a change in program requirements (i.e., the elimination of the State Fish Advisory Program Questionnaire).
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.
1959ss05 - Appendices.pdf
1959ss05 - 2015-06-09 revised.docx
National Listing of Fish Advisories - State Burden