OMB notes that in the supporting statement, EPA states that it will consult with the American Chemistry Council during the approval period on the Agency's description of anticipated activities and related burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2008
05/31/2008
05/31/2005
20
0
118
580
0
3,355
1,000
0
5,000
The Preliminary Assessment Information Rule requires chemical manufacturters and importers to report information, such as chemical identification, quantity produced or imported, chemical processes, employee exposure, environmental releases and use, that will help EPA ealuate the potential for adverse human health and environmental effects caused by the manufacture or importa- tion of identified chemical substances, mixtures or categores. This information enables EPA to monitor the production, importa- tion and use of theidentifed chemical substances or mixture, and to identify, assess or manage the human health and ..............
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.
TSCA Secton 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR)