This Section 8(c) renewal ICR is approved, but only for the estimated recordkeeping burden because the supporting statement does not adequately demonstrate the practical utility of reporting 8(c) data. Any use of the 8(c)'s reporting authority by EPA (using either a Federal Register notice or a letter) must be submitted to OMB for review and approval with a short justification of the collection's practical utility. This should include a discussion of the burden estimate and method for alerting potential respondents. OMB review is expected to be prompt (less than 15 calendar days). OMB retains the prerogative to require modification or disapproval of individual reporting actions based on the general requirements of 5 CFR 1320.4. 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 ame the terms of clearance including consideration of a "generic" clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1996
02/28/1996
01/31/1993
9,518
0
12,283
33,313
0
33,317
0
0
0
TOXIC SUBSTANCES, ADVERSE REACTION, CHEMICALS, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 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 OR 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.