PCB Consolidated Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements (Renewal)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/05/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2027
97,684
1,085
634,681
8,276
5,901
1,751
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(e), 15 USC 2605(e), directs the EPA to regulate the marking and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). TSCA Section 6(e)(2) bans the manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of PCBs in other than a totally enclosed manner. TSCA Section 6(e)(3) establishes a process for obtaining an exemption from the prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of PCBs. This provision requires that EPA must make a finding by rule that such activities will not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. In addition, good faith efforts must have been made by the petitioner to develop a chemical substance that does not present an unreasonable risk to replace the PCBs. Exemptions may be granted for a period not to exceed one year. Implementing regulations have been codified in 40 CFR 761.
This ICR consolidates the ICR for PCBs, Consolidated Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements currently approved by OMB under OMB Control No. 2070-0112, with the currently approved ICR covering the Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations under OMB Control No. 2050-0230. Upon OMB approval of this ICR, EPA intends to discontinue OMB Control No. 2070-0112.
US Code:
15 USC 2605(e)
Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
There is an increase of 626,405 hours in the total estimated average annual respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB 2050-0230. The vast majority of this increase is program change associated with merging the existing OMB Control Number 2070-0112, (approved by OMB on July 5, 2023) into this OMB Control Number. The burden being transferred from 2070-0122 has, however, decreased by 25,202 hours as a result of 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.