This section 8(c) renewal ICR is approved, but only for the estimated recordkeeping burden. Any use of 8(c)'s reporting authority by EPA (either FR notice or letter) must be submitted to OMB with a short justification of the collection's practical utility (see 5 CFR 1320.6) and an ICW, three weeks prior to notification. This should include a discussion of the burden estimate and method for alerting potential respondents. The current supporting statement does not go into sufficient detail on the information's use to allow OMB to make an informed determination on the merits of reporting 8(c) data. Alternatively, EPA may conduct a detailed evaluation of past 8(c) reports and demonstrate their essential use in risk assessments, testing decisions, or other matters. Based on this study, OMB may amend the terms of clearance including consideration of a "generic" clearance. This ICR is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1992
10/31/1992
11/30/1989
12,283
0
10,900
33,317
0
130,076
0
0
0
THE TSCA SECTION 8(C) RULE (40 CFR PART 717) REQUIRES MANUFACTURERS AND PROCESSORS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES TO KEEP RECORDS OF "SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE REACTIONS" ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY SUCH SUBSTANCES OF MIXTURES. THE RULE ALSO PRESCRIBES THE CONDITIONS (I.E., FR NOTICE, LETTER) UNDER WHICH A FIRM MUST MAKE THE RECORDS AVAILABLE TO EPA.
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.