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2070-0012 199302-2070-004
Historical Inactive 199010-2070-002
EPA/OCSPP
PREMANUFACTURE REVIEW REPORTING AND EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AND SIGNIFICANT NEW USE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Revision of a currently approved collection   No
Regular
Comment filed on proposed rule 04/12/1993
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 02/11/1993
This ICR associated with the proposed Premanufacturer Notification (PMN) Revisions rule is not approved. EPA has not adequately demonstrated that this collection of information is the least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to comply with legal requirements and achieve program objectives required by 5 CFR 1320.4(b)(1). EPA is to be commended for attempting to reduce the burden for the manufacture or import of chemicals that do not pose an unreasonable risk to health and the environment. EPA has proposed expanding the eligibility for exemptions from PMN requirements. However, EPA has increased the burden of applying for exemptions through the following provisions: (1) EPA is requiring that firms seeking a low volume or low exposure exemption provide extensive exposure and release information and must use the PMN form to submit the information; (2) If EPA decides to deny the exemption, firms must cease manufacture or import within twenty-four hours; and (3) EPA has extended its review time of exemption applications from twenty-one to thirty days. These requirements may discourage firms to make use of exemption opportunities and may have the unintended effect of actually increasin the number of PMN submissions. EPA should examine these and all other new requirements in light of the public comments to determine whether they are the least burdensome requirements necessary.
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
01/31/1994 01/31/1994
0 0 2,289
0 0 298,550
0 0 0