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OMB Control No:
2070-0093
ICR Reference No:
200211-2070-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200201-2070-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OCSPP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Recordkeeping, Supplier Notification and Petitions under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): Renewal
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:
03/10/2003
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/27/2002
Terms of Clearance:
This ICR is approved until Oct 31, 2003. OMB is providing a shorter than usual clearance for several reasons. First, at the request of EPA, OMB is adjusting the clearance cycle to better harmonize with the TRI "business cycle" by moving future OMB review periods from a December/January time frame to a September/October time frame. Second, the shortened clearance cycle will provide EPA an opportunity to examine in more detail several issues that were not adequately addressed during the current review cycle. These include both the TRI burden estimates and opportunities for reducing burden and enhancing the practical utility of the data. In the current ICR submission, EPA suggested revising the burden estimates for Form R downward, from 9,612,104 hrs per year to 2,477,952 hrs per year. This revision does not reflect changes in program requirements, but rather changes in the assumptions underlying the burden calculations. These include: 1) a downward revision in the number of forms to reflect historical experience rather than analytical projections, 2) a revision to the estimate of the number of first-time filers, 3) a revision to the average time needed for form completion, from 47 to 14.5 hours per form, and 4) an additional reduction of 25% per form to reflect projected time savings from the use of the new TRI-ME software. OMB agrees that the first two revisions are appropriate, but needs further information before approving the latter two. OMB has therefore approved part of the suggested burden reduction, for a total burden of 5,566,564 hours. If EPA continues to believe that further adjustments are appropriate, they should provide additional documentation during the next ICR review cycle. This documentation should specifically address the issue of whether the revised estimates account for all categories of burden, including time for data tracking and assembly; creation, operation, and maintenance of data tracking systems; training; and compliance determinations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
03/31/2003
Responses
88,117
0
119,506
Time Burden (Hours)
5,566,564
0
9,612,104
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This ICR extends approval to collect information under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313 and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act(PPA) of 1990. Respondents submit information concernng toxic chemical releases into the air, land and water.
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
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Recordkeeping, Supplier Notification and Petitions under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): Renewal
ICR-1362-12, 9350-1
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
88,117
119,506
0
0
-31,389
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,566,564
9,612,104
0
0
-4,045,540
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:
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:
11/27/2002
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