Federal Register #EPA ICR No. 2599.04

EPA Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Regulation of PBT Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal and consolidation of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for regulating persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; the notice pertains to regulatory information collection, not procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The ICR covers regulatory reporting requirements for five chemicals: - Decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) - Phenol isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) - 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol (2,4,6TTBP) - Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP) - Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD) - Entities affected include manufacturers, processors, distributors, and users of these chemicals or products containing them. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - EPA is requesting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. - Estimated annual burden: 42,309 hours and $3.87 million in costs. - This is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the availability of and solicits public comment on an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding the regulation of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h). This ICR represents a renewal and consolidation of existing collections related to five specific chemicals: decabromodiphenyl ether, phenol isopropylated phosphate (3:1), 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol, pentachlorothiophenol, and hexachlorobutadiene. The collection involves entities that manufacture, process, distribute, or use these chemicals or products containing them, with an estimated burden of 42,309 hours annually and costs of approximately $3.87 million. EPA is seeking comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

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