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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2070-0199
ICR Reference No:
201508-2070-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OCSPP
Agency Tracking No:
2516.01
Title:
Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Procurement (New)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/08/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/26/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
Responses
40
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
340
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
EPA is engaging in this collection pursuant to the authority in the Pollution Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 13103(b)(11)), which requires EPA to "[i]dentify opportunities to use Federal procurement to encourage source reduction," and section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), which requires Federal agencies to "use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, using such technical standards as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities." Federal agencies need this assessment per the draft guidelines to determine which, among sometimes dozens of private sector standards within a single purchase category, are appropriate and effective in meeting Federal procurement goals and mandates. Federal agencies must comply with the following sustainability-related purchasing mandates: Section 2(h) of Executive Order 13514; section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6962); section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (7 U.S.C. 8102); the Energy Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 13201 et seq.); section 2(d) of Executive Order 13423, entitled: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management (72 FR 3919, January 26, 2007), and the FAR, including 48 CFR Part 23, entitled: Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (see http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_green). Via NTTAA, Federal agencies are required to "use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, using such technical standards as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities," except when an agency determines that such use "is inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical." OMB Circular A-119, entitled: Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities, reaffirms Federal agency use of non-governmental standards in procurement. While Federal purchasing policy is clear for the several standards and eco-labels that are listed in statute, regulation, or Executive Order, the lack of independently assessed information about and Federal guidance on using other product environmental performance standards and eco-labels often results in an inconsistent approach by Federal purchasers and confusion and uncertainty for vendors and manufacturers.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 13103(b)(11)
Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act
US Code:
15 USC 272 note
Name of Law: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
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:
80 FR 14372
03/19/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 24091
04/25/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Private Sector
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
40
0
0
40
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
340
0
0
340
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new information collection, therefore there is no currently approved burden. Burden estimate details are found in the Supporting Statement.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$366,880
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:
Angela Hofmann 202 260-2922 hofmann.angela@epamail.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:
04/26/2016
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