SECTION 8(A) RULES REQUIRE PERSONS TO
REPORT TO EPA (AND KEEP RECORDS) IF THEY MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, OR
PROCESS OR PROPOSE TO MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, OR PROCESS THE CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE IDENTIFIED IN THE 8(A) RULE. THIS REPORT
ENABLES EPA TO MONITOR THE PRODUCTION, IMPORTATION, AND USES OF THE
IDENTIFIED CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE AND TO REGULATE AS
APPROPRIATE.
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.