OMB approves this collection for a period of three years. To request approval of information collections under this generic approval, the agency must do the following: 1) Unless an agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), provide a Generic Clearance Submission Template for each Instrument; 2) If the agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), the same Generic Clearance Submission Template may be used for both instruments; 3) each Generic Clearance Submission Template must be uploaded as a Supplementary document using a naming convention that allows the public to identify the associated instrument; 4) submit no more than five Generic Submission Templates with each request.â
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2017
11/30/2017
11/30/2017
120,000
0
30,000
20,000
0
5,000
0
0
0
This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency's programs.
EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
EPA is approaching the burden ceiling for this generic ICR and is requesting to increase the total possible burden in light of current and anticipated demand for new generic ICs. So far EPA has used 26,240 out of 30,000 responses and 2,876 out of 5,000 currently approved hours. New ICs are anticipated that will surpass these burden limits, so EPA is requesting an increased ceiling to permit continued usage of this ICR through its current expiration date of 11/30/2017. EPA requests an additional 90,000 responses and 15,000 hours of ceiling, for a total of 120,000 responses and 90,000 hours over the 3-year span of the current ICR.
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.