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OMB Control No:
2070-0221
ICR Reference No:
202410-2070-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202203-2070-004
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OCSPP
Agency Tracking No:
2692.02
Title:
EPA’s Safer Choice Program Product and Partner Recognition Activities (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
01/13/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/28/2024
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2025
Responses
4,539
0
2,522
Time Burden (Hours)
4,511
0
3,232
Cost Burden (Dollars)
553,850
0
545,600
Abstract:
This consolidated ICR will cover the information collection activities associated with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for individuals, businesses, organizations, and government entities participating in or collaborating with EPAs Safer Choice program from two previously approved ICRs (OMB Control No. 2070-0178; EPA ICR No. 2302.03 and OMB Control No. 2070-0189; EPA ICR No. 2487.02). These components are designed to: improve data efficiency by electronic data collection via a cloud-based Salesforce system called the Safer Choice Community; monitor the publics awareness of the Safer Choice program and label; and, clarify the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards application process and form.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 13103(b)(5)
Name of Law: Pollution Prevention 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:
89 FR 38895
05/08/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 85533
10/28/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Safer Choice Cleaning Service Certification
9600-058, 9600-059
Safer Choice Cleaning Service Certification Appl.
,
Safer Choice Cleaning Service Certification Audit
Safer Choice Label Consultation and Consumer Awareness
Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards (b)
9600-023
Safer Choice Program Partner of the Year Awards Application
Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards Program
Safer Choice Program
9600-018, 9600-017
Product and Ingredient Submission
,
Private Label Submission
Third-Party Solicitations
9600-060, 9600-061
Third-Party Appl. for Product Cert.
,
Third-Party Appl. for Cleaning Service
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
4,539
2,522
0
2,017
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,511
3,232
0
1,279
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
553,850
545,600
0
8,250
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:
There is an increase of 1,279 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that currently approved by OMB. This change, which is discussed in more detail in the ICR, reflects an increase in annual consumer online surveys, which increased from 2,000 to 4,000 annually, the inclusion of a new program, the Safer Choice Cleaning Service Certification, and the inclusion of the TPP solicitation process. These changes qualify as a program change.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$103,161
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
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:
10/28/2024
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