Notice2021-23830
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Revision to an Existing Collection, Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data Submissions, and Exemptions From Testing Requirements; Comment Request
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November 2, 2021
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data Submissions, and Exemptions from Testing Requirements)," and identified by EPA ICR No. 1139.25 and approved under OMB Control No. 2070-0033. This ICR incorporates the activities and burdens recently approved under a separate ICR entitled "User Guide for submitting TSCA Section 4 Test Order Information," and identified by EPA ICR No. 2697.01 and approved under OMB Control No. 2070-0215, which is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2022. Merging these ICRs before that expiration is appropriate because the activities are integrated components of the same information collection program. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 209 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60460-60461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23830]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0436; FRL-9088-01-OCSPP]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Revision to an
Existing Collection, Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules,
Test Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data
Submissions, and Exemptions From Testing Requirements; Comment Request
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following
Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB): ``Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test
Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data
Submissions, and Exemptions from Testing Requirements),'' and
identified by EPA ICR No. 1139.25 and approved under OMB Control No.
2070-0033. This ICR incorporates the activities and burdens recently
approved under a separate ICR entitled ``User Guide for submitting TSCA
Section 4 Test Order Information,'' and identified by EPA ICR No.
2697.01 and approved under OMB Control No. 2070-0215, which is
scheduled to expire on April 30, 2022. Merging these ICRs before that
expiration is appropriate because the activities are integrated
components of the same information collection program. Before
submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is
soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and
accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and
comment.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 3, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0436, through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the online instructions
for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information
you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/dockets">http://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC) is by appointment only. For the latest status
information on EPA/DC and docket access, visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Turk (7410M), Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 566-1527; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d39383f2663292c3b24290d283d2c632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="493d3c3b22672d283f202d092c3928672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>.
For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6e2e5f5f79bfed9c2dadfd8d3f6d3c6d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4c181f0f0d61042338202522290c293c2d622b233a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. What information is EPA particularly interested in?
Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A), 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), EPA
specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility.
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.
II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply
to?
Title: Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test
Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data
Submissions, and Exemptions from Testing Requirements (Revision).
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EPA ICR number: 1139.25.
OMB control number: 2070-0033.
ICR status: This ICR Revision incorporates the activities and
burdens currently contained in another ICR that is scheduled to expire
on April 30, 2022. The existing ICR that is being revised is currently
scheduled to expire on December 31, 2023. An Agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the Federal Register
when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by
publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such
as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The
display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is
consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: This generic ICR covers the information collection
activities associated with the submission of information to EPA
pursuant to TSCA section 4 regulatory actions. (15 U.S.C. 2603). Under
TSCA, EPA has the authority to issue regulatory actions designed to
gather or develop health and safety information and exposure
information on chemical substances and mixtures, and to control
unreasonable risks associated with new and existing chemical
substances. TSCA section 4 authorities allow EPA to require the
development of information related to chemicals and the use of
prescribed ``protocols and methodologies'' in order to inform EPA and
other federal agencies about chemical risks, which in turn will inform
decision makers for purposes of prioritization for risk evaluation,
risk evaluation and risk management of those chemicals as necessary.
This revision incorporates the activities and burdens associated
with the guidance documents and outreach to stakeholders about
submitting Test Orders to the Agency that were recently approved under
a separate ICR entitled ``User Guide for submitting TSCA Section 4 Test
Order Information,'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 2697.01 and approved
under OMB Control No. 2070-0215, which is scheduled to expire on April
30, 2022. Merging these ICRs is appropriate because the activities are
integrated components of the same information collection program. Upon
approval of this revised Generic ICR, EPA will be able to discontinue
that ICR because the activities and burden will be covered by this
revised ICR.
Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to annual
average 137 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR are manufacturers (including imports) or processors of
chemical substances of mixtures, which are mostly chemical companies
classified under NAICS Code 325 and 324.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory, 15 U.S.C 2603.
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 175.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
1.5.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 32,435 hours.
Estimated total annual costs: $8,072,601, includes $5,447,620
annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs.
III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?
There is an overall increase of 288 hours in the total respondent
burden that is currently approved by OMB for this ICR. This increase
reflects the incorporation of the activities and burdens associated
with the addition of guidance documents and pre-issuance outreach for
Test Orders recipients.
IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?
EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Dated: October 27, 2021.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2021-23830 Filed 11-1-21; 8:45 am]
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