The information collection burden
resulting from promulgation of the Stage 1
Disinfectant/Disinfection Byproducts (DBP) Rule in the first 3
years after promulgating involves start-up activi- ties by States
and certain public water systems. These are start-up activities for
monitoring by public water systems, and start-up for implementation
activities by the States. No moni- toring of disinfectants and DBPs
is required in the first 3 years after promulgation. Only
monitoring information will be used by States to maintain oversight
and track compliance with the regulation to ensure protection of
public health.
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.