This ICR is
approved. EPA has revised the submitted package to include an
additional 146,719 hours annually for the next three years for nine
states to complete source water assessments. This approval
authorizes the collection of information necessary to complete this
one-time effort.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2008
06/30/2008
06/30/2005
52
0
104
150,931
0
2,608,787
1,523,000
0
7,102,000
This ICR addresses voluntary reporting
activities related to the status of source water assessment
completion in states, the most prevalent and most threatening
sources of contamination, overall risk to source waters, and
progress toward substantial implemen- tation of prevention
strategies for all community water system source water areas. EPA
will use the required information to assess progress toward meeting
Agency strategic goals.
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.