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OMB Control No:
2040-0090
ICR Reference No:
198712-2040-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
198710-2040-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION (COLIFORM)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Disapproved and continue
Conclusion Date:
01/19/1988
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Date Received in OIRA:
12/17/1987
Terms of Clearance:
This ICR for the additional burden from the proposed Coliform rule is disapproved pending the consideration and evaluation of the following items. First, the incremantal burden (and cost) imposed on non-community and community water systems serving les than 500 people and using groundwater is potentially severe. The one million estimated incremental burden hours (and $100 M) of taking five coliform samples per month rather than one a month is contrary to the Paperwork Reduction Act's requirements (5CFR 1320.6(h)) to develop separate and simplified requirements for small businesses. Also the incremental value of this information has not been demonstrated. As a result, EPA should consider adopting as minimum requirements the alternative presented in the proposal for states to reduce monitoring to systems serving less than 3,300 people. If states believe addition monitoring is warranted then they always can increase it. Additional analysis of the incremental burden and value of this monitoring should be completed. Second, the costs to the Federal Government and States (item 12) cannot be insignificant when the amount of coliform samples being processed could double or quadruple. Please reevaluate the assumptions and include new cost and burden estimates as appropriate. Finally, the need to retain records of reduced monitoring authoriza for ten years is not adequately justified and should be years to be consistant with 5CFR1320.6(f).Earlier remarks s
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/1990
09/30/1990
09/30/1990
Responses
214,445
0
214,445
Time Burden (Hours)
1,403,210
0
1,403,210
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
UNDER THE PROPOSED REGULATION, STATE AND LOCAL RESPONDENTS WILL COLLECT AND REPORT INFORMATION ON A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS. THE EPA, THROUGH THE FEDERAL REPORTING DATA SYSTEM, USES THE INFORMATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULE AND TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM INFORMATION (COLIFORM)
0270
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
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:
12/17/1987
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