Universal wastes are hazardous wastes with streamlines handling requirements. The federal universal wastes are batteries, pesti- cides, thermostats, lamp (flourescent lights). This information collection targets the collection of information for the follow- ing reporting and recordkeeping requirements: notification, labeling and marking, storage time limitations, off-site ship- ments, tracking of universal waste shipments, and petitions to include other waste categories at the federal level. It is necessary for EPA to collect universal waste information to en- sure that universal waste is collected and managed in a manner
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.