The information collected through this
survey will be used to estimate existing levels of key
environmental contaminants in the nation's housing, including lead
levels in paint, dust, soil and water, and mold and pesticide
levels in dust. Two procedures to determine mold present in homes
will be compared. For the first time, data will be collected to
estimate formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air in a nationally
representative sample of homes. The survey is particularly
important for allowing the tracking of progress in reducing the
prevalence of lead-based paint hazards in U.S. housing. This is a
collaboration between HUD and EPA
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.