CONTRACTORS IDENTIFY WHAT INFORMATION
REQUIRED BY AN EPA CONTRACT EMBODIES TRADE SECRETS OR IS
COMMERCIAL/FINANCIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL/PRIVILEGED. RESPONDENTS
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS THE AGENCY NEEDS IT DURING THE
CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OR WITHIN THREE YEARS AFTER EPA ACCEPTANCE OF
ALL CONTRACT DELIVERABLES. THE AGENCY WILL USE THE INFORMATION TO
DETERMINE ITS RIGHRS TO USE AND DISCLOSE DATA.
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.