EPA AND/OR THE U.S. COAST GUARD
USUALLY INVESTIGATE SPILLS OF OIL OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INTO
NAVIGABLE WATERS. WHEN AN ON-SCENE INVESTIGATION CANNOT BE
CONDUCTED, EPA MAY REQUEST INFORMATION FROM THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE SPILL. THE AGENCY USES THE DATA TO DETERMIN WHETHER (A) CLEANUP
EFFORTS ARE SATISFACTORY AND (B) ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS
NECESSARY.
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.