In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection request is being approved with the understanding that future submissions will conform to all PRA requirements for information collection requests.
EPA is required to include the following information in its submission for information collection request review and approval: (1) supporting statements to show compliance with requirements and other associated laws; (2) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (3) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (4) copies of the data collection instrument and/or screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement included); (5) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (6) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; and (7) discussion of how EPA addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices. In addition, supporting statement A should use the standard 18 question SS-A format. Additional information on formatting and compliance can be found at https://pra.digital.gov.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
73
0
61
11,872
0
5,360
0
0
0
Section 320 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) amendments of 1987 established the National Estuary Program (NEP) to promote long-term planning and management in nationally significant estuaries threatened by pollution, development, or overuse. The NEP's objectives are to protect, preserve, and restore estuaries. The strategy of the program is to focus on estuaries that are nationally significant in recreational and commercial value, and of great importance for fish and wildlife resources. Another facet of national significance is whether lessons learned in working with the estuary can be applied to other coastal areas. The NEP strategy emphasizes estuaries with problems which detract from the estuary=s value and where there is a greater likelihood that NEP efforts will result in improvements in water and sediment quality, as well as in the abundance and variety of living resources. Information on the implementation of the NEP is collected every one or three years to determine the effectiveness of the program.
There is an increase of 6,512 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to 1) year-end reporting of activities and accomplishments in Work Plans; 2) Program Evaluations taking place in the next three years compared to two years in the currently approved ICR; 3) expanded reporting of existing information collection (Work Plans, Program Evaluation Packages, Performance Measures) under BIL; and 4) requirement to develop Equity Strategies designed to meet expectations under the Justice40 Initiative, as well as to waive the remaining NEP non-federal match/cost-share requirements for BIL funds in FY2024-FY2026.
$162,254
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Vince Bacalan 202 566-0930
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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.
1500ss11.docx
National Estuary Program - Government Performance Results Act