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OMB Control No:
2070-0093
ICR Reference No:
200612-2070-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200608-2070-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OCSPP
Agency Tracking No:
1363.14
Title:
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Form R) (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/20/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/21/2006
Terms of Clearance:
Reflects changes in the TRI Burden Reduction Rule, which expands eligibility for Form A reporting. The decrease of 402,298 hrs for Form R is partially offset by an increase of 279,496 hrs for Form A, for a net burden reduction of 122,802 hours. OMB supports EPA's decision to reduce burden without compromising the practical utility of the TRI data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2008
01/31/2008
01/31/2008
Responses
70,139
0
82,000
Time Burden (Hours)
3,344,292
0
3,746,590
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):
None
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
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 (Form R) (Renewal)
9350-1
Form R
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
70,139
82,000
0
-11,861
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,344,292
3,746,590
0
-402,298
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The TRI final rule to expand Form A eligibility provides overall burden reduction of approximately 123,404 hours based on a decrease in the Form R burden that outweighs the increase in the Form A burden (i.e., 402,298 hours of Form R burden reduction minus 279,495 hours of Form A burden increase). Burden hour decreases to Form R: 402,298. This figure is based on the estimated 9,501 non-PBT Form Rs converting to Form A and 2,360 PBT Form Rs converting to Form A. Each non-PBT Form R response is estimated to average 29.6 hours and each PBT Form R response is estimated to average 51.3 hours. ((9,501 x 29.6) + (2,360 x 51.3) = 402,298). Burden hour increases to Form A: 279,495. This figure is based on the estimated 9,501 non-PBT Form Rs converting to Form A and 2,360 PBT Form Rs converting to Form A. Each non-PBT Form A response is estimated to average 20.5 hours and each PBT Form A response is estimated to average 35.9 hours. ((9,501 x 20.5) + (2,360 x 35.9) = 279,495). EPA further recognizes that there may be some insignificant number of Form As (approximately 50) that may become newly ineligible for Form A under this final rule as a result of including Section 8.8 amounts (e.g., catastrophic events) in Form A threshold determinations; thus, causing these newly ineligible Form As to become Form Rs. For more information about new ineligibility for Form A as a result of this final rule refer to the preamble to the final rule and Chapter 6 of the Economic Analysis supporting this rule.
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
Agency Contact:
Rick Westlund 202-566-1682 westlund.rick@epa.gov
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:
12/21/2006
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