THE PURPOSE OF THIS RULE IS TO EXCLUDE
CERTAIN TYPES OF LOW RISK PCB-PRODUCING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
FROM THE TSCA SECTION 6(E) BAN O THE MANUFACTURE OF PCBS. RECORDS
DOCUMENTING THE DETERMINATION THAT A PROCESS QUALIFIES FOR
EXCLUSION ARE NEEDED SO THAT MANUFACTURERS AND E ARE CONFIDENT THAT
THE PROCESSES LABELED AS QUALIFYING FOR EXCLUSION ACTUALLY MEET THE
CRITERIA. THESE RECORDS AND THE NOTIFICATION OF EPA ARE NEEDED SO
THAT EPA CAN DEV. AN EFFECT. COMPLIANCE MONITORING PGRM.
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.