Requirements for Generators, Transporters, and Waste Management Facilities under the RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest System Final Fee Rule (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8700-22 Paper Manifests Form and Instruction	Modified
0801ss23.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-05-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
41677	Paper Manifests Form and Instruction	Modified
231407	e-Manifest Users Guide Other-User guide	Modified
231406	e-Manifest - Electronic Manifests Other-screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0039	ICR Reference No: 201905-2050-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-2050-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No: 0801.23
Title: Requirements for Generators, Transporters, and Waste Management Facilities under the RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest System Final Fee Rule (Renewal)
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: 01/29/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/31/2019
Terms of Clearance: Approval granted for one year due to lack of response to comments from the agency (5 months). The agency is reminded to provide prompt response during review. In addition, the prior terms of clearance remain in effect for the one year renewal. Per 5 CFR 1320.3(f)(1), the agency is reminded to display a current OMB Control number on all forms and instructions, both paper and electronic versions. In addition, the agency must adhere to 1320.7(b) and provide a statement to the public on all forms and instructions, both paper and electronic versions. Upon resubmission, the agency should re-estimate the burden for paper and electronic submissions based on the usage from respondents.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2020
Responses	1,448,680	0	2,020,017
Time Burden (Hours)	2,502,500	0	2,639,210
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,769,315	0	38,784,093

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Abstract: The "Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act" was signed into law by the President on October 5, 2012, which established the authority to collect fees, as well as the development of an electronic submission system. This ICR covers EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory standards and procedures that will govern the initiation, signing, transmittal and retention of hazardous waste manifests using electronic documents and systems. Use of the electronic system is optional, so the ICR also covers the paper-based process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 3003 Name of Law: SWDA
   US Code: 42 USC 6901 Name of Law: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 195 Oct 5, 2012 Name of Law: Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act
   US Code: 42 USC 3004 Name of Law: SWDA
  

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:
	84 FR 2854	02/08/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 25043	05/30/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Paper Manifests	8700-22, 8700-22A	Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest ,   Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Continuation Sheet)
e-Manifest Users Guide
e-Manifest - Electronic Manifests

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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	1,448,680	2,020,017	0	0	-571,337	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,502,500	2,639,210	0	0	-136,710	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,769,315	38,784,093	0	0	-13,014,778	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: The decrease results primarily from EPAs updates to the annual number of paper and electronic manifests offered into transportation. In preparing ICR 801.23, EPA ascertained data on the actual number of manifests as compiled by the e-Manifest system. In addition, there was a decrease in O&M costs from the currently approved ICR. This decrease results primarily from EPAs adjustment to the user fees paid by destination facilities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $24,644,072

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: 05/31/2019

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