Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2328.01 Appendix C.8. - EPA resp 2 addl comments Supplementary Document	2010-03-16
ICR 2328.01 ss Part B.pdf Supporting Statement B	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix E.2.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix E.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix D.2.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix D.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix C.5.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix B.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Appendix A.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-12
ICR 2328.01 ss Part A.pdf Supporting Statement A	2009-11-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191328	Hardboard and Structural Composite Manufacturers Questionnaire Instruction	New
191327	Hardwood Plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard, and Particleboard Manufacturers Questionnaire Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0177	ICR Reference No: 200911-2070-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2328.01
Title: Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/25/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	348	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,804	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EPA has initiated a proceeding to investigate whether and what type of regulatory or other action might be appropriate to control the levels of formaldehyde emitted from pressed wood products. As part of this investigation, EPA seeks to survey U.S. pressed wood manufacturers to collect information on the categories and volume of pressed wood manufactured; the types of resins used in the manufacturing process; the formaldehyde emissions levels from the pressed wood; recent or planned changes to reduce formaldehyde emissions and the resulting costs; and any issues that may affect the ability to reduce formaldehyde emissions. The survey will be sent to all U.S. pressed wood manufacturers identified by EPA (i.e., it will be a census). The information collected through the survey will allow EPA to predict a future baseline for the types of resins that will be used in pressed wood, and the levels of formaldehyde that will be emitted from them. EPA will also use this information to assess the incremental benefits and costs of potential actions at the national level on formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products. This information is necessary to inform Agency decisionmaking about the need for and scope of regulatory or other actions to control the levels of formaldehyde emitted from pressed wood products. If this survey is not conducted, EPA will not have this data to establish the baseline for its actions nor insight into the adjustments that plants in the industry are planning to make. Therefore, this survey is necessary for the proper performance of Agency functions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2605(a) Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act: Section 6(a), Scope of regulation
   US Code: 15 USC 2605(b) Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act: Section 6(b), Quality Control
   US Code: 15 USC 2610(c) Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act: Section 11(c), Subpoenas
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 79083	12/24/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 60259	11/20/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Hardwood Plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard, and Particleboard Manufacturers Questionnaire	EPA survey	Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey: Hardwood Plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard, and Particleboard Manufacturers - Questionnaire
Hardboard and Structural Composite Manufacturers Questionnaire	survey	Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey: Hardboard and Structural Composite Manufacturers - Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	348	0	0	348	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,804	0	0	5,804	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new, one-time information collection and, therefore, the entire burden associated with the collection is a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $120,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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)? No

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: 11/20/2009

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