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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2070-0185
ICR Reference No:
201611-2070-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201306-2070-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OCSPP
Agency Tracking No:
2446.02
Title:
Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (Final Rule)
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 with change
Conclusion Date:
06/20/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/25/2017
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
Responses
504,860
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
1,481,525
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, which established Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), set forth formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium-density fiberboard. TSCA Title VI directs EPA to promulgate supplementary provisions to ensure compliance with the emissions standards, including testing requirements, laminated product provisions, provisions for products made with no-added formaldehyde (NAF-based) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, product labeling requirements, chain of custody provisions for product compliance documentation, recordkeeping, product inventory sell-through dates, a product stockpiling prohibition, and product certification by an EPA TSCA Title VI Third-Party Certifier (TPC) or EPA-recognized TPC. This ICR covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all aspects of the TSCA Title VI implementing regulations and regulations relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and TPCs that wish to participate in this third-party certification program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 2697
Name of Law: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2070-AJ44
Final or interim final rulemaking
81 FR 89674
12/12/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 15444
03/19/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 89674
12/12/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Accrediting Bodies
Correlation Test - 1 Product
Correlation Test - 2 Products
Desk Audits - NAF (with New Certification)
Desk Audits - Uncertified to Standard
Initial Labeling - Major Changes (Fabricators and Wholesalers)
Initial Labeling - Major Changes (Producers)
Initial Labeling - Minor Changes (Fabricators)
Initial Labeling - Minor Changes (Producers)
Initial On-site Audits - Firms with Existing Certifications
Initial On-site Audits - Firms without Existing Certifications
Initial Recordkeeping
Laminators and Fabricators
Large-Scale Testing Shipments - NAF (with New Certification)
Large-Scale Testing Shipments - Uncertified to Standard
Producers
Qualifying Test Shipments - 1 Product
Qualifying Test Shipments - 2 Products
Quality Control Manual Development
Quality Control Testing - New NAF Certification
Quality Control Testing - Standard Certification
Recurring On-Site Audits - NAF (with New Certification)
Recurring On-Site Audits - Uncertified to Standard
Recurring recordkeeping - Fabricators (employers)
Recurring recordkeeping - Fabricators (nonemployers)
Recurring recordkeeping - Producers
Recurring recordkeeping - Wholesalers (employers)
Recurring recordkeeping - Wholesalers (nonemployers)
Retailers
Rule Familiarization
Third Party Certifiers
Wholesalers
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
504,860
0
0
504,860
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,481,525
0
0
1,481,525
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:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new ICR that covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all aspects of the TSCA Title VI implementing regulations and regulations relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and TPCs that wish to participate in this third-party certification program. The final rule, based on public comments, reflects a number of changes to the paperwork requirements as listed in the ICR for the proposed rule. The changes have resulted in a reduction of the estimated number of respondents and the estimated paperwork burden associated with the requirements. EPA expanded reciprocity with CARB during the transition period provided for EPA recognition of CARB-approved Third-Party Certifiers (TPC) before those TPCs need to comply with the TSCA Title VI accreditation requirements. EPA eliminated a required that panel producers report resin formulations to TPCs. EPA expanded an exemption from testing and certification requirements to include laminated products made with compliant platforms and a phenol-formaldehyde resin, and otherwise provided a seven-year compliance timetable for non-exempt laminated products. EPA removed quality control test results from the information that panel producers are required to provide upon a direct customer’s request. EPA created a de minimis exemption the rule’s labeling requirement for very small products and products that are primarily solid wood by contain small amounts of composite wood.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$161,446
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:
01/25/2017
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