Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 9600-040 Agent, Seller, Offeror, and Tenant Disclosure	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form 9600-052 LBP activity firms pre-abatement reports and occupant protection plans abatement activity notifications, post abatement reports and recordkeeping	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
2760ss01.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-08-01	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
261368	Agent, Seller, Offeror, and Tenant Disclosure	Form and Instruction	New
261367	LBP professionals classroom training time		New
261366	RRP training provider accrediation applications, training notifications, and recordkeeping		New
261364	LBP activity firms pre-abatement reports and occupant protection plans abatement activity notifications, post abatement reports and recordkeeping	Form and Instruction	New
261363	Individuals performing LBP abatement activities; certification and accreditation / reporting and recordkeeping		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202308-2070-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2760.01
Title: Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/01/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	19,278	0
Time Burden (Hours)	31,040	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This ICR will cover the information collection activities associated with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the submission of application payments, applications, and notices for those who are conducting lead-based paint (LBP) activities. Entities potentially affected by this ICR include persons who are engaged in LBP activities and/or perform renovations of target housing or child-occupied facilities (COFs) for compensation, dust sampling, or dust testing; or who perform LBP inspections, lead hazard screens, risk assessments or abatements in target housing or COFs; or who provide training or operate a training program for individuals who perform any of these activities; or state, territorial or Native American agencies that administer LBP activities and/or renovation programs. It will also cover the information collection activities associated with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for sellers, lessors, and their agents disclosure activities in target housing including the allowance of up to ten days for an optional risk assessment or inspection before being obligated under purchase or lease contract.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2601 Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2070-AK91	Proposed rulemaking	88 FR 50444	08/01/2023

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Agent, Seller, Offeror, and Tenant Disclosure	9600-040, 9600-041	Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint ,   Lessor's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint
Individuals performing LBP abatement activities; certification and accreditation / reporting and recordkeeping
LBP activity firms pre-abatement reports and occupant protection plans abatement activity notifications, post abatement reports and recordkeeping	9600-052	Notification of Lead Based Activities
LBP professionals classroom training time
RRP training provider accrediation applications, training notifications, and recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	19,278	0	0	19,278	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	31,040	0	0	31,040	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an increase in hour and cost burden because of a program change. The proposed revisions to the dust-lead hazard standards and clearance levels and the definition of target housing would result in an increased number of respondents and/or responses for some of the activities associated with this information collection, which in turn increases the hour and cost burdens.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? No

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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: 08/01/2023

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