This ICR for the
proposed FIFRA biotechnology rule is not approved und 5 CFR
1320.13. The ICR includes burden estimates for maintaining
containment records that are not part of the proposed rule and
therefo cannot be approved. In preparing the ICR for the final
rule, EPA shal evaluate the data requirements outlined in section
172.48 in light of the public comments on the proposed rule and
select the least burdenso set of information necessary for the
Agency to perform its review functions. In addition, EPA shall
minimize the burdens imposed on respondents conducting field
experiments for whichever option (i.e. on or three) is ultimately
promulgated to avoid discouraging benefitial research.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1993
11/30/1993
11/30/1993
125
0
125
1,250
0
1,250
0
0
0
THE EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMIT (EUP)
PROGRAM IS BEING REVISED TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION BEFORE INITIATION
OF SMALL-SCALE TESTING OF CERTAIN GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICROBIAL
PESTICIDES. EACH NOTIFICATION IS REVIEWED BY THE AGENCY TO
DETERMINE WHETHER AN EUP IS REQUIRED. THIS PROCESS IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF EARLY MICROBIAL TESTING TO MITIGATE ANY
ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WITH A
PESTICIDE.
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.