In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
In light of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA, Pub. L. 105-277) and EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR) (October 13, 2005; 70 FR 59848), EPA is proposing amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 5 Notification regulations and related provisions to phase-out paper-based submissions and facilitate the introduction and use of a new electronic reporting mechanism. This action would enable, and eventually require, manufacturers, importers, and processors of TSCA chemical substances to use the Internet, through EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX), to submit TSCA section 5 notices to the Agency. These include Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) (40 CFR 720), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs) (40 CFR 721), Test Market Exemption Applications (TMEAs) (40 CFR 720), Low Volume Exemption notices (LVEs) (40 CFR 723.50), Low Exposure/Low Release Exemption (LoRex) notices (40 CFR 723.50), Biotechnology notices for genetically modified microorganisms (40 CFR 725), Notices of Commencement of Manufacture or Import (NOCs) (40 CFR 720.102) and other support documents (e.g., correspondence, amendments and test data).
This proposed rule-related Information Collection Request (ICR) addresses the incremental paperwork activities related to submitting Section 5 information to EPA electronically and describes the changes that will ultimately be incorporated into the ICRs that are currently approved under OMB Control No. 2070-0014 and 2070-0038 when the rule is finalized.
US Code:
15 USC 2601
Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The change in burden is the result of EPA's proposed implementation of a change in reporting using paper to a full online reporting system.
$257,353
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Angela Hofmann
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:
(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.
Form ESA and Authorizat Existing Chemicals Program - CDX Electronic Signature
Attachment 7-form771025-.pdf
Attachment 10.doc
Existing Chemicals Program - Rule Familiarization