This ICR addresses the collection of information under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313 and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990. Respondents submit information concerning toxic chemical releases into the air, land and water. EPA is currently requesting a non-substantive change in order to update the instructions for EPA Forms 9350-1, 9350-2, and 9350-3 (Form R, Form A Certification Statement, and Form R Schedule 1). Additionally, EPA is repackaging five existing Q&A sources into a consolidated guidance document. EPA is not otherwise modifying the information collection requirements or agency paperwork burden estimates.
US Code:
42 USC 11023
Name of Law: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
US Code:
42 USC 1310 et. seq.
Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
Addition of 1-bromopropane with an estimated annual increase of 14 Form As. Addition of nonylphenol category that resulted in 27 Form As submitted in RY2015. Organic increase of number of facilities reporting and forms submitted.
Logged estimates for Form R include non-form burden (Petitions, Supplier Notification, and Non Reportersâ Compliance Determination)
$3,826,792
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Courtney Kerwin 202-566-1669
No
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.