The collection of information concerns
a questionnaire to panel candidates for selection to a Chronic
Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) to study the effects of phthalates and
phthalate alternatives on children's health.
In order to establish
the CHAP and execute the mandatory rulemaking within the statutory
deadlines imposed under the CPSIA, the CPSC requests emergency
processing of the collection of informaiton under section 3507(j)
of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3507(j) and 5 CFR 1320.13).
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.