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.