Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and Asbestos Model Accreditation Plans

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
AttachF.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
AttachE.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
AttachD.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
AttachC.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
AttachB.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
AttachA.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-11-25	Available
1365ss10.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-05-15	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
24937	LEA Reporting and Recordkeeping		Modified
183452	Training Provider Reporting and Recordkeeping		Modified
183451	State Agency Reporting and Recordkeeping		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0091	ICR Reference No: 201405-2070-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201103-2070-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 1365.10
Title: Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and Asbestos Model Accreditation Plans
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/17/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2015
Responses	133,507	0	133,980
Time Burden (Hours)	2,487,439	0	2,592,888
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule requires local education agencies to inspect school buildings for asbestos building materials, develop and implement asbestos management plans, and conduct response actions to reduce or eliminate asbestos hazards. The Model Accreditation Plan sets forth training requirements and accreditation procedures for use by states and training providers, who offer the training required to conduct the response actions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2646 Name of Law: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), section 206
   US Code: 15 USC 2643 Name of Law: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), section 203
  

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:
	78 FR 48431	08/08/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 30603	05/28/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
LEA Reporting and Recordkeeping
State Agency Reporting and Recordkeeping
Training Provider Reporting and Recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	133,507	133,980	0	0	-473	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,487,439	2,592,888	0	0	-105,449	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This ICR reflects a decrease of 105,449 hours (from 2,592,888 hours to 2,487,439 hours) in the total estimated respondent burden from that currently in the OMB inventory. This decrease is because the numbers of schools with friable ACM have declined. The overall number of schools has declined slightly as well. The change is an adjustment.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,944

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 05/28/2014

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