THIS REQUIRES CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
AND PROCESSORS TO SUBMIT HEALTH A SAFETY STUDIES ON SPECIFIED
CHEMICALS BY CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS AND PROCESSORS. THE CHEMICALS
SUBJECT TO THE RULE HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR TESTING BY THE
INTERAGENCY TESTING COMMITTEE OR WERE OTHERWISE SELECTED BY EPA.
EPA WILL USE THE STUDIES TO ASSESS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
OF THE CHEMICALS AND THE NEED FOR TESTING UNDER SECTION 4(A) OF
TSCA.
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:
(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;
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.