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OMB Control No:
2040-0246
ICR Reference No:
201401-2040-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200905-2040-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
2067.05
Title:
Laboratory Quality Assurance Evalution Program for Analysis of Cryptosporidum Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/31/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/13/2014
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2015
Responses
65
0
65
Time Burden (Hours)
5,472
0
4,843
Cost Burden (Dollars)
295,056
0
141,929
Abstract:
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is renewing a Laboratory Quality Evaluation Program ICR for Analysis of Cryptosporidium Under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Under the Laboratory Quality Assurance Evaluation Program for Analysis of Cryptosporidium ("Lab QA Program"), EPA has approved voluntary laboratories that have demonstrated, and continue to demonstrate, proficient detection and enumeration of Cryptosporidium in surface water sources for public water systems. Approved laboratories that do not continue to meet the criteria for the Lab QA Program, including successful participation in tri-annual proficiency tests, may have their status downgraded to "provisional" or have their approval suspended.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 523 1442
Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 54643
09/05/2013
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 2167
01/13/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Certification Program Administration (State)
Laboratory Certification (Private)
Laboratory Certification (State)
Laboratory QA - Intial Evaluation (State)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
65
65
0
20
-20
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,472
4,843
0
1,968
-1,339
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
295,056
141,929
0
0
153,127
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There is an increase of 629 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Changes in burden have occurred due to inflation, changes in the respondent universe, re-evaluation of hours for tasks, re-evaluation of O&M costs, and improved demonstration of capability. There is also new burden from states integrating Cryptosporidium into their existing certification programs, taking over this responsibility from the EPA.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$125,170
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Carrie Miller 5135697919 miller.carrie@epa.gov
Common Form ICR:
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
01/13/2014
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