EPA REQUIRES, IN COMPLIANCE WITH OMB
CIRCULAR A-102, THAT RECIPIENTS O EPA ASSISTANCE MAINTAIN A
COST/PRICE ANALYSIS ON FILE. IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT CERTIFY ITS
PROCUREMENT SYSTEM IN CONFORMANCE WITH 40 CFR 33 33.110, IT MUST
SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTED ANALYSIS TO EPA UPON REQUEST. THE AGENCY USES
THE DATA TO NEGOTIATE PROCUREMENTS AND TO VERIFY THAT COSTS/PRICES
ARE REASONABLE.
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.