The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the National Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3) Program in March of 2007. The National SC3 Program uses a variety of innovative approaches to achieve three goals: (1) removal of outdated and dangerous chemicals from K-12 schools; (2) prevention of future accumulations of chemicals and reduction of accidents by establishing prevention activities such as good purchasing and management practices; and, (3) raising national awareness of the problem.
EPA intends to collect some information from Program Partners to further develop, implement, and improve the SC3 Program. Specifically, EPA would like to conduct an annual survey of organizations that partner with EPA under SC3, to learn about their experiences and needs under the Program. This will help EPA to evaluate and improve the Program and share information about the Program with others. In addition, EPA would like to convene three focus groups as part of an effort to gather feedback from stakeholders on the need for, and appropriate development and promotion of, a curriculum for pre-service teachers on responsible chemical management that can serve as a model for colleges and universities.
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.