Confidentiality Rules

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
23484	Confidentiality Rules Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2020-0003	ICR Reference No: 200007-2020-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199701-2020-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OECA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Confidentiality Rules
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/22/2000
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/21/2000
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved. One commenter raised concerns with the burden imposed by CBI substantiation requests and suggested that the agency identify categories of information that would automatically be granted CBI status, and for which substantiations would thus not be required. The supporting statement for the ICR indicates that the agency is currently exploring a series of issues related to revising and streamlining its CBI regulations, and that it intends to publich an ANPRM requesting comment on these issues shortly. The supporting statement further indicates that one issue on which comment will be requested is the appropriate use of class determinations. OMB supports EPA's efforts to revise and streamline its CBI rules and believes that the ANPRM is a positive step forward in addressing the commenter's concern.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2003	10/31/2003	09/30/2000
Responses	1,101	0	300
Time Burden (Hours)	6,432	0	9,703
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In the course of administering environmental protection statutes, EPA collects data from thousands of facilities in many sectors of the U.S. economy. In many cases, industry marks the data it submits to EPA as confidential business information (BCI). EPA established the procedures described in 40 CFR part 2, Subpart B, to protect the confidentiality of information as well as the rights of the public under FOIA. In accordance with these regulations, when EPA finds it necessary to make a final confi- dentiality determination (e.g., in response to a FOIA request or in the course of rulemaking or litigation), it notifies...

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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
Confidentiality Rules	1665.03

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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	1,101	300	0	0	801	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,432	9,703	0	0	-3,271	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

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: 07/21/2000

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