This ICR covers both the Universal Waste requirements found at 40 CFR part 273, and the Mixed Waste conditional exemptions found at 40 CFR part 266. Universal Wastes are batteries, pesticides, thermostats, and lamps.They are RCRA hazardous wastes with streamlined handling requirements, since they are generated by a vast, primarily non-industrial community. Mixed Wastes are hazardous wastes mixed with low-level radioactive wastes. They are exempted from RCRA treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal requirements, provided they comply with existing Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.
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.