The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) staff is investigating the potential exposure and
health risks to children under 3 years of age from teethers,
rattles, and toys made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that contain
various dialkyl phthalate (DAP) plasticizers, especially diisononyl
phthalate (DINP). Manufacturers use plasticizers to soften the PVC.
The Commission requests the Office of Management and Budget's
approval to conduct a telephone survey and an associated
observational study in support of these efforts.
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.