This ICR is
approved for one collection over a two-year period. When EPA
submits this ICR for renewal, EPA must provide a list of those it
consulted on the burden estimate for the biennial report, the date
that consultation occurred, and a complete description of the
comments obtained during the consultation process. EPA must also
provide a written summary of all comments received in response to
the 60-day notice along with the Agency's response to those
comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10/31/2003
505,251
0
505,047
196,976
0
188,624
25,000
0
26,000
RCRA requires large quantity hazardous
waste generators and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
(TSDFs) to submit a report every other year (the Biennial Report)
on the quantity, composition of hazardous wastes they generate or
receive for treatment, storage, or disposal. To implement these
provisions, EPA issued the Biennial Report regulations, found in 40
CFR 262.41, 264.75, and 265.75. Generators and TSDFs must submit
the Biennial Report forms by March 1 of every even numbered year
for their hazardous waste activities in the previous (odd numbered)
year.
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.