In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this voluntary information collection has been
approved for 3 years. When the agency renews the package, OMB
requests a briefing on the DRT program and an update of the burden
and cost estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
08/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
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This information collection request
(ICR) covers the information collection activities associated with
a new voluntary information collection for research to verify the
effectiveness of application technologies for agricultural
pesticide sprays that have the potential to significantly reduce
pesticide spray drift. The focus of this research is on
technologies, such as spray nozzles, shrouds and shields, and
nozzle/drift reducing adjuvant chemical combinations, which are
used for aerial or groundboom applications to row and field crops.
Collectively these technologies are referred to as drift reduction
technologies (DRTs). The voluntary program would encourage the
identification and use of DRTs that can substantially reduce drift
of pesticide spray droplets from the target application site (e.g.,
a corn field) downwind to non-target areas. Exposures and adverse
effects to humans, wildlife, and crops and other vegetation from
pesticide spray drift are well recognized. Published research
suggests 1 - 10% or more of applied agricultural pesticide sprays
drift from the target field. EPA believes there are application
technologies that have the potential to significantly reduce the
amount of spray drift. Studies conducted to measure spray drift
reduction would verify the percent reduction achieved, and thus
identify these technologies. EPA, with input from a variety of
stakeholders, has developed a testing protocol appropriate to the
needs of this voluntary program.
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.