Safer Choice Label Consultations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2487-02_AttachB revised.docx Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
2487-02_AttachE revised.docx Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
2487-02_AttachD revised.docx Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
2487-02_AttachC revised.docx Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
2487-02_AttachB.docx Supplementary Document	2017-02-16
2487-02_AttachA.docx Supplementary Document	2017-02-16
2487-02_ssPartB_2017-02-16.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-02-16
2487-02_ssPartA_2019-11-07 revised.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-11-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209301	Post-Launch Consumer Online Survey Other-EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Post-Launch Awareness	Removed
209300	Pre-Launch Consumer Online Survey Other-Screening Questionnaire for General Adult Consumer Focus G	Modified
209299	Screening for Consumer Focus Groups Other-Screening Questionnaire for General Adult Consumer Focus G	Modified
209298	Screening for Consumer Focus Groups Other-Screening Questionnaire for General Adult Consumer Focus G	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0189	ICR Reference No: 201702-2070-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201311-2070-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2487.02
Title: Safer Choice Label Consultations
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 11/07/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/21/2017
Terms of Clearance: The agency is reminded to include a burden statement on the initial online screen for online collection activities and to cite the voluntary nature of the collection as required under 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3)(iv).The agency is also reminded to conduct the consultation process as defined in 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2019
Responses	6,990	0	8,990
Time Burden (Hours)	2,330	0	1,997
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection supports the consultation process by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will refine and enhance its logo redesign and education approach for the Safer Choice Product Recognition Program (Safer Choice program), formerly known as the Design for the Environment Program. The Safer Choice program recognizes products where all ingredients meet EPA’s stringent requirements for human health and the environment as found in the Safer Choice Standard. Under the encouragement of the current program, leading companies have already made great progress in developing safer, highly effective chemical products. Since the program’s inception in 1997, formulators have been using the program as a portal to OPPT’s unique chemical expertise, information resources, and guidance on greener chemistry. Safer Choice partners enjoy Agency recognition, including the use of the Safer Choice label on qualifying products. The Safer Choice program adopted a new logo in March 2015 in response to stakeholder feedback. Following the launch of the new logo, EPA will conduct consumer surveys to gauge consumer recognition of the new logo and understand how the new logo and educational activities are diffusing over time and changing purchasing decisions. This ICR will enable Safer Choice to collect feedback from consumers through focus groups and online surveys and integrate it into the program, which will help to strengthen the visibility of the logo and program, improve product recognition among formulators and partners, and further promote chemical safety.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 13103(b)(5) 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:
	81 FR 76584	11/03/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 12591	03/06/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Post-Launch Consumer Online Survey
Screening for Consumer Focus Groups
Screening for Consumer Focus Groups
Pre-Launch Consumer Online Survey

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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	6,990	8,990	0	0	-2,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,330	1,997	0	0	333	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: There is an increase in per-response burden estimates for completing the consumer online survey based on experience from the previous ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $29,513

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/21/2017

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