Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EPA Form 6300-2 Application Submissions by Other Entities (e.g., not-for-profit organizations, unions, academia, local governments) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form EPA Form 6300-2 Application Submissions by Private Sector (e.g., manufacturers, formulators, retailers, distributors, institutional purchasers) Form and Instruction	Modified
2261.03_SS_Attachment-C.docx Supplementary Document	2014-05-01
2261.03_SS_Attachment-B.docx Supplementary Document	2014-05-01
2261.03_SS_Attachment-A.docx Supplementary Document	2014-05-01
2261ss03.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-05-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182674	Application Submissions by Other Entities (e.g., not-for-profit organizations, unions, academia, local governments) Form and Instruction	Modified
182673	Application Submissions by Private Sector (e.g., manufacturers, formulators, retailers, distributors, institutional purchasers) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0171	ICR Reference No: 201405-2070-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201103-2070-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2261.03
Title: Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) Program
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: 03/16/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2015
Responses	14	0	14
Time Burden (Hours)	140	0	140
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative is a voluntary program administered by EPA to offer resources and recognition to businesses involved in the transition to safer surfactants. Surfactants are a major ingredient in cleaning products such as detergents, cleaners, airplane deicers and fire-fighting foams. Safer surfactants are those that break down quickly to non-polluting compounds. Under SDSI, businesses that have fully transitioned to safer surfactants, or (for non-profits, academic institutions, etc.) that can document outstanding efforts to encourage the use of safer surfactants, are granted Champion status. At this level, the participant is invited to the SDSI Awards ceremony, listed on the EPA SDSI website as a Champion, and may use a special logo in their literature to help explain their participation in the program. Businesses that commit to a full and timely transition to safer surfactants, or (for non-profits, academic institutions, etc.) that can document outstanding efforts to encourage the use of safer surfactants, are granted Partner status. This category provides recognition of significant accomplishments towards the use of safer surfactants. Partners will be listed on the EPA SDSI website and may be granted recognition as a Champion in the future if appropriate. This information collection addresses reporting activities that support the administration of the SDSI program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6604 Name of Law: Pollution Prevention Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 60867	10/02/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 30607	05/28/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Submissions by Private Sector (e.g., manufacturers, formulators, retailers, distributors, institutional purchasers)	EPA Form 6300-2	Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative; Instructions for Application Form
Application Submissions by Other Entities (e.g., not-for-profit organizations, unions, academia, local governments)	EPA Form 6300-2	Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative; Instructions for Application Form

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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	14	14	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	140	140	0	0	0	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: $10,014

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 05/28/2014

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