In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
147,429
0
141,784
106,523
0
59,855
0
0
0
This consolidated ICR involves reporting and recordkeeping activities established under TSCA section 8 for chemical substances. Although imposed for a specific chemical substance, the activities are already established and only vary based on the specific authority under TSCA section 8 and the need for the information for that chemical. EPA is consolidating these ICRs to streamline the presentation of the paperwork burden estimates for these various activities, which will in turn facilitate and reduce the administrative burden for both the public reviewers and the Agency in terms of reviewing and updating the ICR every three (3) years as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., as well as allow for a better assessment of the paperwork burden and costs associated with reporting and recordkeeping activities established under TSCA section 8 for specific chemical substances. This information collection request (ICR) covers reporting and recordkeeping requirements imposed under the authorities in section 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2607, for persons who manufacture (the term manufacture includes import under TSCA)(Attachment 1) or process chemical substances, mixtures, or categories, or distribute them in commerce. The purpose of the information collection activities is to collect data that will help the Agency evaluate the potential for human health and environmental risks that may be caused by the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of chemical substances, mixtures, or categories. This ICR addresses the following four (4) types of information collections (ICs) required by TSCA section 8 and identifies the persons required to keep records and report such information. The ICs are numbered to facilitate the presentation in the ICR and link to supporting information; and the numbering is not otherwise intended to convey any sequencing or prioritization.
US Code:
15 USC 2607
Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act
This increase is due to the fact that this ICR is absorbing two previously independent collections (647 hours from OMB Control Numbers 2070-0194 and 2070-0222). This ICR renewal incorporates an increase in burden identified in a recent TSCA section 8(d) rulemaking, published on December 13, 2024 (89 FR 100756), which incorporated an updated burden estimate arising out of a requirement to report studies showing any measurable content of the subject chemicals in response to information provided by stakeholders. This increase in burden would apply only where the Agency, via the applicable regulations, requires reporting of studies at any measurable content. EPA does not anticipate promulgating 8(d) rules requiring such reporting in this ICR's renewal period. Thus, despite this increase in burden being incorporated into this ICR, any 8(d) rules promulgated during this renewal period will not reflect this increase in burden. These changes are program adjustments.
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 7710-51 Dioxin/Furan
2703.02, Attachment, G Consultation_Responses.pdf
2703ss02.docx
Chemical Specific Rules TSCA section 8(a)