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OMB Control No:
2025-0009
ICR Reference No:
201407-2025-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201204-2025-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OEI
Agency Tracking No:
1363.23
Title:
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
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 with change
Conclusion Date:
11/24/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/29/2014
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. EPA is reminded that that future collection packages must include instructions as well as forms and that all proposed changes to either the instructions or forms must be properly submitted to OMB for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2014
Responses
74,869
0
73,727
Time Burden (Hours)
3,555,998
0
3,522,736
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This ICR extends approval to collect information under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCAR) section 313 and section 6607 or the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990. Respondents submit information concerning toxic chemical releases into the air, land and water.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 11001
Name of Law: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
US Code:
42 USC 11071
Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 8 425
Name of Law: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
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:
79 FR 11783
03/03/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 43743
07/28/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Form A)
9350-2
Form A TRI
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Form R)
9350-3, 9350-1
Form R TRI
,
Form R Schedule 1
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
74,869
73,727
0
0
1,142
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,555,998
3,522,736
0
0
33,262
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There has been a slight increase in the number of facilities reporting to TRI. The Administrative Stay of the TRI reporting for hydrogen sulfide was lifted on Oct. 17, 2011, which has led to an increase in submissions. The addition of the o-Nitrotoluene Rule has led to an increase in reporting.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,630,000
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:
Cassandra Vail 2025660753
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:
07/29/2014
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