Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Revision/Consolidation)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
12/31/2024
11/27/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2025
84,291
0
76,579
3,842,288
0
3,616,828
0
0
0
Pursuant to section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), certain facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use specified toxic chemicals in amounts above reporting threshold levels as provided in 40 CFR 372.25 must submit annually to EPA and to their designated state or Indian country officials toxic chemical release forms containing information specified by EPA; (see 42 U.S.C. 11023). In addition, pursuant to section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), facilities reporting under section 313 of EPCRA must also report pollution prevention and waste management data, including recycling information, for such chemicals; (see 42 U.S.C. 13106). EPA compiles and stores these reports in a publicly accessible database known as the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Regulations at 40 CFR part 372, subpart B, require facilities that meet the above criteria to report annually.
This ICR consolidates the following final rule ICRs titled Rule-Related ICR Amendment; Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Final Rule (RIN 2070-AK97) (OMB Control No. 2070-0225; EPA ICR No. 2724.02), Addition of Natural Gas Processing Facilities to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) (Final Rule) (OMB Control No. 2070-0206; EPA ICR No. 2560.02); and Parent Company Definition for TRI Reporting (Final Rule) (OMB Control No. 2070-0216; EPA ICR No. 2597.02) into this renewal ICR. Upon OMB approval of this ICR, EPA intends to discontinue OMB Control Nos. 20700225, 2070-0206, and 2070-0216.
US Code:
42 USC 11023
Name of Law: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Since OMBâs approval of the last ICR renewal, there was an overall average increase of 5,667 Form Rs, and an increase of 2,044 Form As, as estimated to be submitted to EPA. The basis for the estimates is derived from the 2022 ICR with updates to reflect additional reporting due to the Addition of Certain Chemicals to the TRI, Addition of Diisononyl Phthalate Category to the TRI, Changes to Reporting Requirement for Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notification for Chemicals of Special Concern, the Addition of Natural Gas Processing Facilities to the TRI, as well as the additional forms resulting from the NDAA adding certain PFAS. This ICR renewal also includes incremental changes as a result of amendments to the TRI program. For example, EPA exercised its discretionary authority to apply TRI reporting requirements to 29 particular facilities, for specified chemicals as well as applying the chemicals of special concern designation to PFAS added pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. There was also an increase of 13,442 non-form (constant) burden hours from the current approved ICR; this increase reflects the increase in supplier notification burden as a result of the Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern final rule published on October 31, 2023 (88 FR 74360). There is considerable overlap in the burden hours and estimated number of respondents for following rules and related ICRs that are being consolidated into this ICR.
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.
Form 9350-2 Form A
2613.07 Consultation_Response.docx
2613.07 Consultation.pdf
Non-Form Burden