EPA’s Safer Choice Program
Product and Partner Recognition Activities (Renewal)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/28/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2025
4,539
2,522
4,511
3,232
553,850
545,600
This consolidated ICR will cover the
information collection activities associated with the reporting and
recordkeeping requirements for individuals, businesses,
organizations, and government entities participating in or
collaborating with EPAs Safer Choice program from two previously
approved ICRs (OMB Control No. 2070-0178; EPA ICR No. 2302.03 and
OMB Control No. 2070-0189; EPA ICR No. 2487.02). These components
are designed to: improve data efficiency by electronic data
collection via a cloud-based Salesforce system called the Safer
Choice Community; monitor the publics awareness of the Safer Choice
program and label; and, clarify the Safer Choice Partner of the
Year Awards application process and form.
There is an increase of 1,279
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that
currently approved by OMB. This change, which is discussed in more
detail in the ICR, reflects an increase in annual consumer online
surveys, which increased from 2,000 to 4,000 annually, the
inclusion of a new program, the Safer Choice Cleaning Service
Certification, and the inclusion of the TPP solicitation process.
These changes qualify as a program change.
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.