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OMB Control No:
2040-0050
ICR Reference No:
200202-2040-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
199911-2040-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS)
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:
07/24/2002
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/27/2002
Terms of Clearance:
This ICR is approved for three years for the purpose of the on-going update by States of the existing database as documented in the current ICR supporting documentation. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10(d), the OMB control number (2040-0050) and expiration date (July 31, 2005) should be displayed in the database along with a statement informing respondents that they are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. This ICR must be resubmitted to OMB for review and approval prior to the next major round of data collection in preparation for the 2004 Report to Congress, unless there are no major changes to the existing database as documented. In any event, EPA will discuss with OMB its procedures for ensuring that out-of-date information is removed from the database prior to the next major round of data collection. The current approval covers only updates of the existing database as documented. Any substantive changes to the database, the data editing and quality control procedures, or existing guidance and training materials for States regarding update of the database should be incorporated in the next data collection cycle and documented in the next ICR submission to OMB. Such changes are not authorized under the Paperwork Reduction Act until approved by OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
07/31/2002
Responses
4,950
0
14,291
Time Burden (Hours)
7,672
0
21,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
6,000
Abstract:
The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by Section 205(a) and 516(b)(1) of the Clean Water Act. It is periodic inventory of existing and proposed publicly owned wastewater treatment works (POTWS) and other water pollution control facilities in the United States, as well as an estimate of how many POTWs are needed to be built. The CWNS is a voluntary joint effort of EPA and the States.
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
Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS)
0318.09
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
4,950
14,291
0
-9,341
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
7,672
21,000
0
-13,328
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
6,000
0
-6,000
0
0
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:
Yes
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:
02/27/2002
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