Notification of Chemical Exports - TSCA Section 12(b)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0795-15_Attach5-consultations_2016-10-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-10-13
0795-15_Attach4-response-to-comment_2016-10-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-10-13
0795-15_Attach3-comment_2016-10-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-10-13
0795-15_Attach2-regulation_2016-10-13.docx Supplementary Document	2016-10-13
0795-15_Attach1-statute_2016-10-13.docx Supplementary Document	2016-10-13
0795-15_ss_rev2017-10-30.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-11-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44060	Compile List of Products for Export	Modified
190188	Check Export Orders and Send Notifications	Modified
190187	Write or Revise Export Notification	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0030	ICR Reference No: 201610-2070-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201302-2070-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 0795.15
Title: Notification of Chemical Exports - TSCA Section 12(b)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/03/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/17/2016
Terms of Clearance: In future ICRs under this OMB Control Number (2070-0030), EPA must report and respond to feedback on their burden estimates from potential ICR respondents and data users.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,570	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,032	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 12(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who exports or intends to export a chemical substance or mixture that is regulated under TSCA sections 4, 5, 6 and/or 7 to notify EPA of such export or intent to export. This requirement is described in more detail in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR Part 707, Subpart D. Upon receipt of notification, EPA advises the government of the importing country of the U.S. regulatory action that required the notification with respect to that substance. EPA uses the information obtained from the submitter via this collection to advise the government of the importing country. This information collection addresses the burden associated with industry reporting of export notifications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2611 Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act (section 12(b))
  

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:
	80 FR 66000	10/28/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 81094	11/17/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Write or Revise Export Notification
Check Export Orders and Send Notifications
Compile List of Products for Export

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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	3,570	0	0	0	0	3,570
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,032	0	0	0	7	4,025
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: Changes due to arithmetic correction.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $59,659

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 11/17/2016

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