PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULE (CAIR) -- TSCA SECTION 8(A)

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
138307	PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULE (CAIR) -- TSCA SECTION 8(A) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2010-0019	ICR Reference No: 199311-2010-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199305-2010-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULE (CAIR) -- TSCA SECTION 8(A)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/26/1994
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/26/1993
Terms of Clearance: This ICR associated with the proposed Novermber 1993 CAIR amendments is not approved. EPA has not demonstrated that it has adopted the least burdensome approach given its programatic needs (see 5 CFR 1320.4) Several options were presented in the notice hat could further reduce burdens, such as alternative low volume and "de minimis" exemptions. In addition, EPA has extended the public comment period until March, 1994, so the ICR review cannot benefit from comments received on the proposed rule, as discussed in the generic terms of clearance (see April 30, 1993 Notice of Action). However, EPA should be commended for proposing changes to CAIR that will generally reduce burden in response to respondent petitions. In addition, EPA has tried to minimize the number of questions chemical producers and users will have to answer. EPA should cite OMB comment number 2010-0019 when submitting the ICR associated with the final rule and provide a summary and response to OMB and public comments (draft final preamble, if complete, could suffice as the necessary document).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1996	04/30/1996	04/30/1996
Responses	1	0	1
Time Burden (Hours)	1	0	1
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: CAIR ESTABLISHES UNIFORM REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND A LIST OF QUESTIONS FROM WHICH SPECIFIC INFORMATION REQUESTS WILL BE ASSEMBLED ON A CHEMICAL-BY-CHEMICAL BASIS THIS RULE WILL BE USED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION NEEDED BY EPA AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE ASSESSMENT AND REGULATION OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES. THIS ICR IS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CAIR

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULE (CAIR) -- TSCA SECTION 8(A)	1325.05

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/26/1993

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