This requirement
is approved for one year. When EPA resubmits this ICR for approval,
it should contain the following: o A better estimate of the burden
imposed based upon actual respondent experience. o A more thorough
explanation of how this requirement relates to other reporting
requirements placed upon the respondents, including the
requirements that this ICR is intended to "augment" (p1, A(1) of
the justification statement). Why can't existing other "standard
EPA reports" be modified to provide the needed information? o EPA
is authorized to collect only two copies of this requirement. If
EPA feels it is necessary to require three copies (the maximum
allowed), it must justify the need.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
3,024
0
0
6,048
0
0
0
0
0
THOSE HAVING CONTRACTS WITH THIS
LABORATORY (IERL-RTP) MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT MONTHLY ON THE
FISCAL STATUS OF THEIR CONTRACTS, WITH A WORK PLAN AS A BASIS FOR
COMPARISON. IERL-RTP CONDUCTS OVER 65 PERCENT OF I R&D
EXTRAMURALLY, & THESE REPORTS ENABLE PROJECT OFFICERS TO
MONITOR PROJECTS CLOSELY, ESP. TO PREDICT IF EXPENSES WILL EXCEED
CONTRACT VALUE & TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. INFO. COLLECTED IS
NOT INCORP. INTO REPORTS OF ANY KIND. THIS SYSTEM IS A SIMPLIFIED
VERSION OF OMB..
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.