On or before the
date EPA's Comprehensive Assessment Information Rule is made final,
EPA should ensure that the format of this ICR and the CAIR rule are
the same for identical questions. EPA should also address why this
ICR does not duplicate reporting required by the
Community-Right-To-Know provisions of SARA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1988
10/31/1988
04/30/1988
500
0
500
11,325
0
4,125
0
0
0
THE ICR REQUESTS A SIX MONTH EXTENSION
FOR THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE INFORMATION PROGRAM. FACILITIES RECEIVE
A QUESTIONNAIRE IF THEY HAVE A RELEASE OF A CERCLA CHEMICAL ABOVE
THE RQ THAT MEETS ONE OF 4 CRITERIA. EPA USES THE DATA TO DEVEL
PREVENTION POLICY AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER REGULATION IS NECESSARY.
FIVE HUNDRED TOTAL QUESTIONNAIRES ARE PLANNED.
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.