This ICR is
approved for the requested one year period. EPA has done a good job
describing the basis for its burden estimates, but needs to present
the total burden and change in burden more clearly (i.e. 5,848 x
20% x 1.5 hrs. + 5,848 x 80% x 0.5 hrs. = 4100).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1990
09/30/1990
08/31/1989
5,848
0
85
4,100
0
149
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION IMPLEMENTS
SECTION 12(B) OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA). EXPORTS
OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES MUST BE REPORTED IF SUCH SUBSTANCES ARE THE
SUBJECT OF REGULATORY ACTIONS UNDER CERTAIN OTHER SECTIONS OF TSCA.
EXPORTERS MUST REPORT THE FIRST ANNUAL EXPORT OF A REGULATED
CHEMICAL TO EACH COUNTRY. THE INFORMATIO IS USED TO NOTIFY FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS OF EPA ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO
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.