Federal Register #EPA ICR No. 1139.52

EPA Requests Comment on Renewal of TSCA Section 4 Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) related to TSCA Section 4 activities. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Scope of Request: - Renewal of ICR No. 1139.52 (OMB Control No. 2070-0033) under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Covers information collection for: - Test rules - Test orders - Enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) - Voluntary data submissions - Exemptions from testing requirements - Targeted Respondents: - Manufacturers and processors of chemical substances and mixtures - Especially those under NAICS codes 325 (Chemical Manufacturing) and 324 (Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing) - No OEMs or vendors are named; this is not a procurement of goods or services - Unique Requirements: - EPA requests feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Special attention to impact on small businesses - Information will inform regulatory actions for chemical risk evaluation and management

Description

This solicitation is for the renewal of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. It covers the collection of information related to TSCA Section 4 test rules, test orders, enforceable consent agreements, voluntary data submissions, and exemptions from testing requirements. The purpose is to gather health and safety information and exposure data on chemical substances and mixtures to inform risk evaluation and management. The ICR renewal includes updated burden estimates and seeks public comment before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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