Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts (Form A) (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EPA Form 9350-2 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts (Form A) (Renewal) Form and Instruction	Modified
TRI 2007 ICR Comments and Response-11-27-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-05
1704-09ss 12-10l.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
41804	Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts (Form A) (Renewal) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0143	ICR Reference No: 200712-2070-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-2070-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 1704.09
Title: Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts (Form A) (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/02/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/17/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB understands that the adjusted burden estimate reflects a decreae in the total number of Forms (R and A) between RY 2002 (the baseline year used for the estimates in the previous ICR) and RY 2005 (the baseline year used for the estimate in this ICR). OMB agrees that this adjustment is appropriate. The increase in Form A burden resulting from the 2006 TRI Burden Reduction Rule (as reporters shift from using Form R to Form A) was previously incorporated in the burden estimates at the time of that rule making. In the next renewal of this ICR, EPA should reasses the actual level of Form A use as a result of the new eligibility criteria and adjust burden estimates for Form R and Form A accordingly.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2008
Responses	10,235	0	16,781
Time Burden (Hours)	515,901	0	538,688
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

Abstract: This ICR extends approval to collect information under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-fo-Know Act (EPCAR) section 313 and section 6607 or the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA of 1990. Resondents submit information concerning toxic chemical releases into the air, land and water.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 11071 Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
   US Code: 42 USC 11001 Name of Law: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

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

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 37762	07/11/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 71407	12/17/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts (Form A) (Renewal)	EPA Form 9350-2	TRI Form A

---

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	10,235	16,781	0	0	-6,546	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	515,901	538,688	0	617	-23,404	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: One additional data element is added to Form A for 617 hours

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 12/17/2007

---