THE NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN (40 CFR
1510) ESTABLISHES AS ONE OF ITS OBJECTIVES THE IDENTIFICATION OF
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE FOR RESPONSE TO DISCHARGES OF OIL
AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. THE SPILL CLEANUP INVENTORY (SKIM) IS A
COMPUTER SYSTEM OF RETRIEVAL AND UPDATING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON
AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES TO FIGHT SPILLS.
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.