Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations (Final Rule)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 7710-53 Notification of PCB Activity	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 6200-025 PCB Annual Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 8700-22 Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
2688ssa02.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-12-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
255773	Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations	Form and Instruction	Modified	Notification of PCB Activity
255773	Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations	Form and Instruction	Modified	PCB Annual Report
255773	Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2050-0230	ICR Reference No: 202312-2050-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-2050-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OLEM	Agency Tracking No: 2688.02
Title: Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/22/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/10/2024
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection request is being approved. As a reminder EPA is required to include the following information in its submission for information collection request review and approval: (1) supporting statements to show compliance with requirements and other associated laws; (2) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (3) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (4) copies of the data collection instrument and/or screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement included); (5) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (6) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; and (7) discussion of how EPA addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices. In addition, supporting statement A should use the standard 18 question SS-A format. Additional information on formatting and compliance can be found at https://pra.digital.gov.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2027	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,085	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,276	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,751	0	0

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Abstract: The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(e), 15 USC 2605(e), directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the marking and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Implementing regulations have been codified in Part 761 in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR part 761). Under this authority, EPA established specific methods that are allowable for extraction and analysis for PCBs under the TSCA regulations (also referred to as the “PCB regulations” throughout this document). EPA is expanding and updating the allowable methods. These changes will provide greater flexibility to entities characterizing and verifying the cleanup of PCB waste. The additional extraction and determinative methods are also expected to ease regulatory burden and costs on the regulated community, result in quicker and more efficient cleanups, and reduce the amount of solvent used in PCB extraction processes. EPA is also adding several other amendments to the PCB regulations. Specifically, the Agency is amending the performance-based disposal option for PCB remediation waste; removing the provision allowing PCB bulk product waste to be disposed as road bed material; adding more flexible provisions for cleanup and disposal of waste generated by spills that occur during emergency situations (e.g., hurricanes or floods); harmonizing the general disposal requirements for PCB remediation waste; and making other amendments to improve the implementation of the regulations, clarify ambiguity, and correct technical errors. The overall reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PCBs are reported in a separate ICR, OMB Control No. 2070-0112 (EPA ICR No. 1446.14). This ICR (EPA ICR No. 2688.02 (2050-0230)) will be rolled into the consolidated PCB ICR (EPA ICR No. 1446.15) in the next renewal cycle.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2605(e) 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:
2050-AH08	Final or interim final rulemaking	88 FR 59662	08/29/2023

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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: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations	6200-025, 7710-53	PCB Annual Report ,   Notification of PCB Activity

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,085	0	0	1,085	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,276	0	0	8,276	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,751	0	0	1,751	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: This is a new collection associated with a new rulemaking, therefore there is no change in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $46,998

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: 01/10/2024

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