Notice2023-17361
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing ICR Collection and Request for Comment; School Integrated Pest Management Awards Program
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August 14, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "School Integrated Pest Management Awards Program," identified by EPA ICR No. 2531.03 and OMB Control No. 2070-0200. This ICR represents a renewal. This ICR will expire on May 31, 2024. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the 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 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55039-55040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17361]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0335; FRL-10664-01-OCSPP]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an
Existing ICR Collection and Request for Comment; School Integrated Pest
Management Awards Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on
the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning
to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ``School
Integrated Pest Management Awards Program,'' identified by EPA ICR No.
2531.03 and OMB Control No. 2070-0200. This ICR represents a renewal.
This ICR will expire on May 31, 2024. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on
specific aspects of the 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 October 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0335, through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://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>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Stoner, Mission Support Division
(7101M), Office of Program Support, Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-0355; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5320273c3d36217d3d3c2132133623327d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5320273c3d36217d3d3c2132133623327d343c25">[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: School Integrated Pest Management Awards Program.
EPA ICR No.: 2531.03.
OMB Control No.: 2070-0200.
ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through May 31, 2024.
Under the PRA, 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
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 is a renewal information collection request (ICR)
that will cover the paperwork activities associated with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's new program to encourage the use of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the preferred approach to pest
control in the nation's schools. IPM is a smart, sensible, and
sustainable approach to pest control that emphasizes the remediation of
pest conducive conditions. IPM combines a variety of pest management
practices to provide effective, economical pest control with the least
possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. These
practices involve exclusion of pests, maintenance of sanitation, and
the judicious use of pesticides.
The EPA's vision is that all students in the U.S. will experience
the benefits provided by an IPM program in their school district. The
Agency's IPM implementation efforts are based on a wholesale approach
aimed at kindergarten through 12th grade public and Tribal schools. The
Agency intends to use the information collected through this ICR to
encourage school districts to implement IPM programs and to recognize
those that have attained a notable level of success. Since IPM
implementation occurs along a continuum, the School IPM (SIPM)
incentive program will recognize each milestone step a school district
must take to begin, grow, and sustain an IPM program.
This program has five award categories (1) Great Start, (2)
Leadership, (3) Excellence, (4) Sustained Excellence, and (5)
Connector. The first four categories are stepwise levels that are
reflective of the effort, experience, and, ultimately, success that
results from implementing EPA-recommended IPM tactics that protect
human health and the environment. Schools with pest infestations are
not only exposed to potential harm to health and property, but also to
stigmatization. The School IPM recognition program will give districts
across the nation the opportunity to receive positive reinforcement
through public recognition of their efforts in implementing pest
prevention and management strategies.
Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 914
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:
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Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR are school districts or entities that represent them. Entities
potentially affected by this ICR are the following corresponding North
American Industry Classification System (NACIS) Codes for respondents
which include: 6111-Elementary and Secondary Schools, 6244-Child Day
Care Services, 56172-Janitorial Services, 56173-Landscaping Services,
56171-Exterminating and Pest Control Services, and 5617-Services to
Buildings and Dwellings.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary, required to retain a
benefit.
Forms: EPA Form No. 9600-054.
Frequency of response: Occasional.
Total estimated number of potential respondents: 53.
Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
Total estimated annual burden hours: 914 hours.
Total estimated annual costs: $ 98,358. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $ 98,358 and an estimated cost of $ 0 for capital
investment or maintenance and operational costs.
III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?
There are minor corrections to the burden from the last renewal for
the Great Start, Sustained Excellence and the Connector Award which
were miscalculated in error but still reflect no change in the actual
burden. There were no changes in the number of respondents and the
respondent and Agency burden hours over the previous renewal cycle. The
only change from the last renewal cycle is that the cost estimates were
updated using the latest May 2022 wage rates. This change is an
adjustment.
In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18-
question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal
agencies and departments and is based on the submission instructions
established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format developed by
EPA and OMB prior to 1995. EPA intends to update this Supporting
Statement during the comment period to reflect the 18-question format,
and has included the questions in an attachment to this Supporting
Statement. In doing so, the Agency does not expect the change in format
to result in substantive changes to the information collection
activities or related estimated burden and costs.
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: July 30, 2023.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-17361 Filed 8-11-23; 8:45 am]
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