In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. OMB reminds EPA that its oversight of this collection
includes ensuring that states' procedures are consistent with the
CWA and accompanying regulations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2017
3,311
0
12,931
587,386
0
805,847
2,928,100
0
0
States provide EPA with information on
capitalizing grants and how they administer and operate their Clean
Water State Revolving Fund Programs. EPA uses the data to ensure
national accountability, adequate public comment and review, fiscal
integrity and consistent management to achieve environmental
benefits.
The respondent average annual
burden decreased by 748,471 hours which represents a 93% decrease.
The total average annual cost burden decreased by $17,744,006 (or
74%). The table below presents a summary of the adjustments in
burden estimates from the previously approved ICR. These
adjustments are due to several changes: • The burden previously
associated with developing and reviewing CWSRF applications is not
included in this renewal and reduces the estimated annual burden by
402,900 hours ($11,684,100). It was determined that this burden
should not be included as part of the burden estimate. The reason
is that the CWSRFs have complete flexibility in developing
applications for CWSRF funding and are solely responsible for
determining what information is collected from the borrowers. As a
result, a borrower application will vary widely depending on the
informational needs and requirements of a CWSRF. EPA does not
collect or review these applications. Nor does EPA provide guidance
or direction with respect to application content or submittal
process. • The estimated burden of 364,442 hours ($10,902,487)
previously associated with ARRA reporting has also been excluded.
All ARRA funds have been fully loaned out and disbursed. No
additional reporting associated with ARRA will occur. • As a result
of the latest consultation, the estimated hour burden for the
annual audit was revised upward to more fully capture the
activities associated with this information collection activity.
These activities include making the relevant material and
documentation available to the auditors while also addressing
questions and providing clarification as needed. The revised cost
estimate also reflects the $2,928,100 in O&M costs that were
not reflected in the previous version of the ICR. • The supporting
statement has been updated to reflect the estimated reporting
burden of 4,590 hours ($252,863) associated with CBR and NIMS
databases. It was determined that these activities and the
accompanying estimated burden should be reflected in the ICR. • It
is estimated that the recently released public awareness policy
will increase the reporting burden on CWSRF borrower by 786 hours
($29,098). • The burden estimates for the capitalization grant
agreement and intended use plan were revised downward based on
responses provided during the consultation process. This
consultation took into account the new WRRDA amendments.
$653,610
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mark Mylin 202 564-0607
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.
1391ss11 RevOMB.docx
Capitalization Grant Agreement/Intended Use Plan