This ICR is
approved on the condition that EPA (1) evaluate the burden and
practical utility of the requirements to retain records beyond the
three years normally allowed under the Paperwork Reduction Act
regulations (5 CFR 13.60.6(f)) and (2) evaluate the burden and
practic utility of the three year reinspection period.
Specifically, EPA shou consider extending the three year record
retention provisions of secti 763.94 to as many records as
reasonable. In addition, EPA should consider lengthening
reinspection periods to at least five years. EPA should undertake
these evaluations as part of its workkgroup activities to identify
areas of AHERA for rule amendment. EPA shall submit an annual
status report of these evaluation efforts to OMB. a status report
of these evaluation efforts to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
107,550
0
0
3,939,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL IN
SCHOOLS RULE REQUIRES LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO INSPECT SCHOOL
BUILDINGS FOR FRIABLE AND NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS, DEVELOP AND
IMPLEMENT ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANS, AND CONDUCT RESPONSE ACTIONS
TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE ASBESTOS HAZARDS. STATES MUST IMPLEMENT
SUITABLE ASBESTOS ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
WORKERS, AND LABORATORIES MUST BE ACCREDITED TO
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.