OECD SLAB Revisions (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2308ss01.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-11-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187385	OECD SLAB - Private Sector	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0201	ICR Reference No: 200812-2050-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No: 2308.01
Title: OECD SLAB Revisions (Proposed Rule)
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: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 05/01/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/02/2008
Terms of Clearance: This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval for this request at this time. Prior to the publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of all comments related to the information collection and anychanges made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Proposed Revisions to the Requirements for Transboundary Shipments of Wastes between OECD Countries, to the Requirements for Export Shipments of Spent Lead Acid Batteries, to the Requirements on Submitting Exception Reports for Export Shipments of Hazardous Wastes, and to the Requirements for Import Shipments of Hazardous Wastes ("OECD-SLAB Revisions") The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a proposed action designed to amend the existing regulations governing shipments (export/import/transit) of hazardous wastes destined for recovery between the U.S. and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. The proposed action integrates into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) various OECD Council Decisions revising the rules governing transboundary movement of hazardous wastes among OECD countries, which the U.S, as a signing party, is obligated to implement. In order to implement this legally-binding obligation, EPA is taking action to amend the existing regulations at 40 CFR 262, subpart H. EPA is also taking this opportunity to make technical corrections and clarifications to the regulations at 40 CFR part 262; ?262.58(a); ?262.58(b); ?264.12(a)(2); and ?265.12(a)(2). The Agency's proposed regulatory changes do not increase the scope of hazardous wastes subject to U.S. export and import controls. However, they modify the procedural controls governing U.S. export and import of hazardous waste shipped for recovery operations among OECD Member countries (except for Canada and Mexico). Hazardous waste shipments to Canada and Mexico will continue to move under the current bilateral agreements and regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6905 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 6906 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 6912 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 6921-6930 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 6934-6936 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 6938 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2050-AE93	Proposed rulemaking	73 FR 58388	10/06/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 58388	10/06/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
OECD SLAB - Private Sector

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New paperwork requirements are necessary to bring EPA regulations concerning OECD shipments into compliance with binding OECD decision; to make more uniform notice and consent process for SLAB export shipments to ensure SLABs are sent to foreign facilities that can manage them in an environmentally sound manner; and to require documentation of EPA's consent for hazardous waste import shipments to facilitate oversight of such shipments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $78,768

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: 12/02/2008

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