Collection of Economic and Regulatory Impact Support Data under RCRA

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
23905	Collection of Economic and Regulatory Impact Support Data under RCRA Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0136	ICR Reference No: 199709-2050-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199406-2050-005
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Collection of Economic and Regulatory Impact Support Data under RCRA
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 05/05/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/10/1997
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.10, this ICR is disapproved as incon- sistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) as enacted at 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) requires an agency to solicit comment prior to any collection of information from the public to evaluate the need for and prac- tical utility of the proposed information collection and the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden for the collection. The collection submitted to OMB for renewal under control number 2050-0136 is a generic clearance for collection of economic and regulatory impact data to be used to support program and regulatory development under RCRA. A generic clearance may be extended to information collections that con- sist of a general plan for collecting data and specific data collection tasks. In these cases, the specific data collection tasks must generally be submitted to OIRA for approval under the terms of clearance for the general plan. Under the draft implementing guidance for the PRA, OMB generally will not approve a generic clearance unless it meets four tests: 1) there is a demonstrated need for a generic strategy; 2) specific data collection tasks may be reviewed by a single OIRA desk officer within a short period of time; 3) the general plan addresses subject matter and employs methodologies that are free of controversy or any features that require particular justification and review under the 5 CFR 1320; and 4) the general plan covers intended collections in enough detail that the consistency of each task with the plan is transparent. The information collection requested under 2050-0136 does not meet these tests. In particular, the proposed collection is so general as to encompass surveys characterized by a myriad of target populations, sample designs, and methodologies for the analysis of resulting data. EPA has not demonstrated a convincing need for aggregating this variety of information collection activities into a single generic strategy. In fact, it is likely that any survey task submitted for approval under this clearance were it granted would require substantive review beyond the scope of what is intended in test 3 above. Furthermore, the generality of the Agency's description of the proposed collection is such that it would be difficult for a member of the public to provide meaningful comments on it. This is of special concern inasmuch as the data gathered under this collection is likely to be used for regulatory development, in which there is inherent public interest. Because the proposed generic information collection package does not meet these four tests and is inconsistent with the intent of the PRA to grant a meaningful opportunity for public comment, this collection is disapproved. EPA is encouraged to submit individual survey instruments to OMB for approval pursuant to the normal PRA notice and comment process characterized in 44 U.S.C. 3506 and codified at 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8, and 1320.9 as a compelling need arises.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date			05/31/1998
Responses	0	0	3,000
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EPA's Office of Solid Waste (OSW) is requesting renewal for a generic clearance to collect economic and regulatory impact data. This generic clearance simplifies the authorization process and provides OSW with the flexibility needed to conduct information collections, administer surveys, interviews, and focus group meetings in a rapid and efficient manner. Executive Order 12866 specifies that all administrative decisions shall be based on adequate information concerning the need for and consequences of proposed Government action. The information collection will be used to assess the cost and benefits.

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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
Collection of Economic and Regulatory Impact Support Data under RCRA	1641.02

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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? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 09/10/1997

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