The Agency is hereby requesting
emergency processing of the collection of information necessary for
waiving pesticide regis- tration fees as prescribed in the newly
enacted Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003 (PRIA),
enacted on Jan 23, 2004. The collection activities associated with
requesting a fee waiver involve requesters submitting a waiver
request, infor- mation to demonstrate eligibility for the waiver,
and certifica- tion of eligibility. Waivers are available for small
businesses, for minor uses, and for actions solely associated with
the Inter- Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4).
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.