In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2020
11
0
11
2,354
0
2,765
0
0
0
The State Review Framework is an
oversight tool designed to assess state performance in enforcement
and compliance assurance. The Framework's goal is to evaluate state
performance by examining existing data to provide a consistent
level of oversight and develop a uniform mechanism by which EPA
Regions, working collaboratively with their states, can ensure that
state environmental agencies are consistently implementing the
national compliance and enforcement program in order to meet
agreed-upon goals. Furthermore, the Framework is designed to foster
dialogue on enforcement and compliance performance between the
states that will enhance relationships and increase feedback, which
will in turn lead to consistent program management and improved
environmental results. The Framework is described in the April 26,
2005 Federal Register Notice (79 FR 21408). This request will allow
OECA to collect information from enforcement and compliance files
reviewed during routine on-site visits of state or local agency
offices that will assist in the evaluation of the State Review
Framework implementation from FY 2020 to the end of FY 2023. It
will allow also EPA to make inquiries to assess the State Review
Framework process, including the consistency achieved among the EPA
Regions and states, the resources required to conduct the reviews,
and the overall effectiveness of the program.
There is a decrease of 411
hours per year in the total estimated respondent burden compared
with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Estimated burden figures
have been slightly decreased in response to information gathered
through consultations. Respondents reported increases in efficiency
brought about through continued experience with the program and
steady reductions in the amount of non-digital materials involved
in reviews.
$139,104
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Andrew Moiseff 202 564-3007
moiseff.andrew@epa.gov
No
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.