This Information
Collection is approved for three year. When EPA resubmits the ICR
for renewal, the Agency should evaluate whether the Information
Collection is covered by a government- wide clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
02/28/2001
1,261
0
1,731
246,527
0
399,342
0
0
0
Firms which are interested in
providing supplies and services to EPA will furnish information in
previous contracts performed, technical information, and cost or
pricing information. They will submit this information when the
Agency announces a need for supplies or services which they are
capable or providing. EPA will use this information to determine
which firm's offer is most suited to the Agency's
requirement.
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.