In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. It is suggested the agency pay close attention to any rulemakings regarding the treatment or enforcement of CBI claims that may affect this collection and submit revisions accordingly.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2011
19
0
15
389
0
303
0
0
0
This ICR addresses the two information collection requirements described in regulations pertaining to pesticidal substances that are produced by plants (plant-incorporated protectants aka "PIPs") and which are codified in 40 CFR part 174. A PIP is defined as "the pesticidal substance that is intended to be produced and used in a living plant and the genetic material necessary for the production of such a substance." Many, but not all, PIPs are exempt from registration requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). When registering a PIP, an applicant may sometimes include information that they claim to be confidential business information (CBI). CBI is protected by FIFRA and generally cannot be released to the public. Under 40 CFR part 174, whenever an applicant claims that information submitted to EPA in support of a registration application for a PIP contains CBI, the applicant must substantiate such claims when they are made. In addition, manufacturers of PIPs that are otherwise exempted from the requirements of registration must report subsequent adverse effects information (i.e., risk/benefit information under FIFRA section 6(a)(2))of the PIP to the Agency. Such reporting will allow the Agency to determine whether further action is needed to prevent unreasonable adverse effects to public health or the environment.
US Code:
7 USC 136-136y
Name of Law: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
US Code:
21 USC 346a
Name of Law: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
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.