This ICR is
approved for surveys to support regulatory and non-regulatory
programs within the Economics, Exposure and Technology Division of
OPPT provided that EPA submits individual surveys to OMB with brief
discriptions of their burden, practical utility, and the instrument
itself. EPA shall not exceed the approved burden hours in any year.
OMB intends to review individual surveys generally within ten
business days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1998
08/31/1998
08/31/1995
4,000
0
0
6,000
0
6,000
0
0
0
Information collected through this
clearance will be used to assist in the development and assessment
of OPPT actions. The majority of the respondents are from SIC codes
281, 282, 285, 286, and 289. Other SIC codes may also be
affected.
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.