The agency is reminded to have a valid OMB control number prior to collecting information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
55,791
0
0
197,646
0
0
808,800
0
0
EPA will use the information collected under this new ICR to ensure that the identified risk mitigation measures necessary for reregistration eligibility for certain soil fumigant chemicals are adequately implemented. Under section 3(c)(2)(B) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), pesticide registrants must generate and submit data to the Agency when such data are needed to maintain an existing registration of a pesticide.
In June 2009, after an extensive public review process, EPA completed Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for a group of soil fumigant chemicals that takes into account the best available information on the potential risks and benefits of soil fumigant use. As discussed in the RED, the Agency determined that certain uses of the soil fumigants are eligible for reregistration, provided that the risk mitigation measures outlined in the REDs are adopted. This ICR estimates the burden on respondents related to the implementation of these risk mitigation measures.
The increase in burden are related to the implementation of statutory responsibilities associated with the reregistration of pesticides. Certain uses of soil fumigants are eligible for reregistration, provided that the risk mitigation measures outlined in Reregistration Eligibility Decisions are adopted. The activities covered by this new ICR will be used to ensure that the soil fumigant risk mitigation measures are adequately implemented, and accounts for the burden on respondents to adopt those risk mitigation measures. The annual respondent burden for this ICR is estimated to be 197,646 burden hours.
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.