TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR CAPABILITY FOR
MANAGING THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM,
STATES PROVIDE EPA WITH INFORMATION AND A SCHEDULE FOR ASSUMING
RESPONIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE AGENCY USES THIS DATA IN ITS
DECISION TO GRANT STATES THIS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND TO MAINTAIN
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW OF STATE REVIEW
ACTVITIES.
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.