In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. When EPA submits the ICR for this collection's renewal, it
is required to have (i) consulted with persons outside the agency
and with representative of those from whom information is being
obtained pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d), and (ii) to provide an
updated estimate/analysis of the burden required to comply with
this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2015
92
0
92
1,884
0
3,336
607
0
520
The National Listing of Fish
Advisories (NLFA) database contains information on the number of
advisories issued by each state, territory, or tribe annually. The
advisory information collected identifies the waterbody under
advisory, the fish or shellfish species and size ranges included in
the advisory, the chemical contaminants and residue levels causing
the advisory to be issued, the waterbody type (river, lake,
estuary, coastal waters), and the target populations to whom the
advisory is directed. This information is collected under the
authority of section 104 of the Clean Water Act, which provides for
the collection of information to be used to protect human health
and the environment. The results of the survey are shared with
states, territories, tribes, other federal agencies, and the
general public through the NLFA database and the distribution of
biennial fish advisory fact sheets. The responses to the survey are
voluntary and the information requested is part of the state public
record associated with the advisories.
There is a decrease of 1,452
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the
ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due to a change in
program requirements (i.e., the elimination of the State Fish
Advisory Program Questionnaire).
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.
1959ss05 - Appendices.pdf
1959ss05 - 2015-06-09 revised.docx
National Listing of Fish Advisories - State Burden