This ICR is approved under 5 CFR 1320. As stated in the Supporting Statement, EPA is currently evaluating options for streamlining the manifest system and for addressing other issues/problems, and intends to publish a proposed rule by June 2000. To encourage the timely publication of a final rule to streamline the manifest system, OMB is establishing a March 2002 expiration date for this ICR. Prior to publishing the final manifest rule, EPA must resubmit this ICR to account for relevant changes to the system.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
11/30/1999
2,250,000
0
2,620,644
2,920,383
0
2,822,873
1,871,000
0
1,292,772,000
This ICR covers recordkeeping and reporting activities for the hazardous waste manifest system under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The manifest lists the wastes that are being shipped and the treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF) to which the wastes are bound. Generators, transporters, and TSDFs handling hazardous waste are requiredd to complete the data requirements for manifests and other reports primarily to: (1) Track each shipment of hazardous waste from the generator to a designated facility; (2) provide information requirements sufficient to allow the use of a manifest in lieu....
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.