The purpose of this information
request is to assist the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in an investigation into the illegal sale and use of
the highly toxic sodium cyanide as a fumigant (pesticide) in
beehives. Sodium cyanide is manufactured and sold for industrial
uses and is being diverted at some point in the channels of trade.
Because of the highly toxic nature of sodium cyanide, the EPA needs
to move quickly with this ICR to stop this illegal
diverson.
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.