OMB retains the
right to review any individual information clearance request based
on comments received by EPA or OMB during the individual 8(a)
comment period. EPA will inform OMB of major comments that perta to
the information sought. In addition, EPA shall publish burden hour
estimates in the preamble and provide OMB annual summaries of the
tota burden hours imposed by all 8(a) rules promulgated during the
previous year.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1997
08/31/1997
10/31/1994
4
0
40
1,940
0
2,215
0
0
0
SECTION 8(A) RULES REQUIRE PERSONS TO
NOTIFY EPA 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 NOTIC ENABLES EPA TO MONITOR THE
PRODUCTION, IMPORTATION, AND USE OF THE IDENTIFIED CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE.
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.