TSCA Section 8(a) Reporting
and Recordkeeping Requirements for Asbestos (Proposed Rule)
New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
05/21/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
39
0
385
0
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0
EPA is proposing reporting and
recordkeeping requirements for asbestos under the require certain
persons that manufactured (including imported) or processed
asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles (including
as an impurity) in the four years prior to the rule finalization to
electronically report certain exposure-related information. The
information sought includes quantities of asbestos and
asbestos-containing mixtures or articles that were manufactured
(including imported) or processed types of use, and employee data.
Reported information would be used by EPA and other Federal
agencies in considering potential future actions involving
asbestos, potentially including risk evaluation and risk management
activities. EPA is requesting public comment on all aspects of this
proposed rule and has also identified items of particular interest
for public input.
US Code:
15
USC 2607(a) Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA)
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.