TSCA requires businesses to notify the
Agency 90 days prior to the manufacture or import of a new chemical
substance or an existing chemical substance for a significant new
use. EPA reviews the information to evaluate the effects of the
chemicals on human health and the environment. The submitter is
free to manufacture or import the new chemical substance if the
Agency takes no further regulatory action within 90 days of receipt
of the notification. Submitters can also apply for certain exemp-
tions with shorter review time. This ICR amends the existing ICR to
include the burdens associated w/the final rule on
microbial.
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.