Information Collection in Support of EPA's Stewardship Program for Nanoscale Materials

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 7710-25-NMSP-Works NMSP Basic Data Collection Component Form and Instruction	New
PMN-Form.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-30
NMSP reporting form -2007-10-30.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-30
Section 5 authority.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-29
section 8 authority.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-29
2250.01-fr1.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-30
2250.01-ss-2007-10-30.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-10-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182647	NMSP In-Depth Data Collection Component Other-Explanation	New
182646	NMSP Basic Data Collection Component Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0170	ICR Reference No: 200711-2070-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2250.01
Title: Information Collection in Support of EPA's Stewardship Program for Nanoscale Materials
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/18/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/08/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	85	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	24,844	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EPA will initiate a voluntary information collection to assemble known or reasonably ascertainable information from manufacturers, importers, and processors of nanoscale materials who are participating in the voluntary Stewardship Program for Nanoscale Materials. EPA will also collaborate with participants and other stakeholders in an effort to generate more detailed information about specific nanoscale materials. Under this second effort OPPT and program participants will work together to generate data and analyses that will more fully characterize certain nanoscale materials to increase understanding of the environmental health and safety implications of manufactured nanoscale materials. In addition to its use as part of the voluntary Stewardship Program for Nanoscale Materials, this data collection will complement EPAs new and existing chemical programs under TSCA because the data will help provide a better understanding of nanoscale materials and the need to amend assessment or analytical measures to address potentially unique characteristics. It will also encourage the development of key scientific information and appropriate risk management practices for nanoscale chemical substances.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2601 et seq Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 38079	07/12/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 63175	11/08/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NMSP Basic Data Collection Component	7710-25-NMSP-Worksheet, 7710-25-NMSP	NMSP-Worksheet ,   NMSP Optional Data Submission Form
NMSP In-Depth Data Collection Component

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	85	0	0	85	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,844	0	0	24,844	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request associated with a voluntary program established in collaboration with chemical manufacturers, importers and processors. The burden associated with responses to this new information collection reflects an increase of 24,844 hours. This increase represents a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $142,683

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/08/2007

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