Threshold Setting Data Needs for the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials (New)
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Withdrawn
03/31/2025
01/17/2025
Withdrawn at agency request.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
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This ICR is for the EPA C-MORE (Construction Material Opportunities to Reduce Emissions) Program (previously referred to as a Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Program). Under this ICR, the Program is seeking approval to collect data to fulfill a number of vital information needs as the Program begins operations. The Program is seeking approval to collected data from state and local government agencies, architectural and engineering (A&E) firms, Program grantees, entities that access Program technical assistance, and entities involved in salvage and reuse operations. From state and local government agencies, the Program is seeking information on the types and amounts of asphalt, concrete, cement, glass, and steel purchased, including reference to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) associated with these products. The Program is seeking similar information from A&E firms, but focused solely on concrete. EPD information, along with data on amounts purchased of each product, will provide EPA with data that can be used in setting threshold values to define categories for labels under the Program. The underpinnings of being able to label construction materials with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions is collecting, assessing the quality of, and analyzing data on embodied greenhouse gas emissions of products and materials and setting substantially lower embodied carbon emissions thresholds. To do so effectively, the Agency will need to supplement available data from public data sources with direct requests for information from users about the specifications for materials purchased and the volumes purchased. The Program has already issued grants to a set of entities and is seeking approval for the grantee outcome reporting forms under this ICR. The Program is also seeking approval for a survey that can be used to assess how well Program technical assistance is meeting the needs of its customers, as well as documenting outcomes associated with use of Program technical assistance. Finally, the Program is seeking approval to collect data on materials collected and used in salvage and reuse operations to better understand the potential for such materials to reduced emissions.
US Code:
42 USC 4321
Name of Law: Inflation Reduction Act
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 TBD Survey
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0508-0012_attachment_1.pdf
2805ss01.docx
Salvage and Reuse Survey