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removal of outdated and dangerous chemicals from K-12 schools; (2)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.