Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Final Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24999	Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Final Rule Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0159	ICR Reference No: 199805-2070-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Final Rule
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/09/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/1998
Terms of Clearance: This ICR modifies collection and recordkeeping activities that were formerly approved under OMB 2070-0112. In addition, this ICR covers those changes in information requirements reflected in 40 CFR Part 761. Before resubmission of this ICR, the Agency will re-evaluate burden to reflect respondent experience under the new requirements. Also, the the Agency will incorporate information collection activities covered by this ICR with other existing ICRs as appropriate, to eliminate the double counting of burden hours.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2001	09/30/2001
Responses	463,488	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,786,153	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,771,000	0	0

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Abstract: Section 6(e) of TSCA directs to EPA to regulate marking, disposal manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, & use of PCBs. The final rule amends the requirements at 40 CFR 761 by providing more flexibility in selecting PCB disposal options, provides less burdensome mechanisms for obtaining EPA approvals, clarifies/ modifies regulations where ambiguity exists, and addresses outstanding issues associated with the 1989 PCB Notification and Manifesting rule. This ICR will eventually be incorporated with several existing ICRs, but the burden was not allocated so this ICR double counts existing PCB burdens.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Final Rule	7720-12, 7710-53

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	463,488	0	0	463,488	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,786,153	0	0	1,786,153	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,771,000	0	0	9,771,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/28/1998

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