School Integrated Pest Management Awards Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IPM Checklist.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-23
Awards Application Checklist - v2017-01-03.docx Supplementary Document	2017-05-23
Award Communication Package - 2017-03-03.docx Supplementary Document	2017-05-23
2531.01_ss_Attachment H - Wage Rates Worksheet - SIPM.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531.01_ss_Attachment G - Program Conditions and Criteria - SIPM.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531.01_ss_Attachment D - Stakeholder Survey Responses - Burden Estimates.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531.01_ss_Attachment C - Integrated Pest Management - 7 USC 136r1.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531.01_ss_Attachment B - FIFRA Section 3-7 USC 136a.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531.01_ss_Attachment A - Pollution Prevention Act of 1990_USC-2010-title42-chap133.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-02
2531ss01.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-09-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
223358	Connector or National Change Agency Award Other-Application Guide and Forms	New
223357	Sustained Excellence Award Other-Application Guide and Forms	New
223356	Excellence Award Other-Application Guide and Forms	New
223355	Leadership Award Other-Application Guide and Forms	New
223353	Great Start Award Other-Application Guide & Forms	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0200	ICR Reference No: 201609-2070-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2531.01
Title: School Integrated Pest Management Awards Program
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: 05/25/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/02/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	53	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	859	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This ICR will cover the paperwork activities associated with EPA’s program to encourage the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the preferred approach to pest control in the nation’s schools. IPM is a smart, sensible, and sustainable approach to pest control that emphasizes the remediation of pest conducive conditions. IPM combines a variety of pest management practices to provide effective, economical pest control with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. These practices involve exclusion of pests, maintenance of sanitation, and the judicious use of pesticides. The EPA’s statutory authorities for this collection of information are set forth in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. The Agency’s IPM implementation efforts are based on a wholesale approach aimed at kindergarten through 12th grade public and Tribal schools. The Agency intends to use the information collected through this ICR to encourage school districts to implement IPM programs and to recognize those that have attained a notable level of success. Because IPM implementation occurs along a continuum, the School IPM (SIPM) incentive program will recognize each milestone step a school district must take to begin, grow, and sustain an IPM program. This program has five awards categories - Great Start, Leadership, Excellence, Sustained Excellence, and Connector or National Change Agency Award. The first four categories are stepwise levels that are reflective of the effort, experience, and, ultimately, success that results from implementing EPA-recommended IPM tactics that protect human health and the environment. Schools with pest infestations are not only exposed to potential harm to health and property, but also to stigmatization. The School IPM recognition program will give districts across the nation the opportunity to receive positive reinforcement through public recognition of their efforts in implementing pest prevention and management strategies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 13103(b)(5) Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
   US Code: 7 USC 136(a) Name of Law: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
   US Code: 7 USC 136(r)(1) Name of Law: Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996
  

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:
	81 FR 15107	03/21/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 59220	08/29/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Great Start Award
Leadership Award
Excellence Award
Connector or National Change Agency Award
Sustained Excellence Award

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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	53	0	0	53	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	859	0	0	859	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 collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,796

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: 09/02/2016

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