When EPA submits
this ICR for renewal, it must evaluate, after consulting with
respondents, the burden estimates for reporting and record-keeping
requirements. As part of its submission, EPA should also verify
that the wage rates referenced in section 6(b) of the supporting
statement have been properly loaded to include overhead, consistent
with current EPA and OMB guidelines. Furthermore, EPA should update
its labor estimates, distinguishing between management and
technical staff hours and wages.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
02/28/2001
3,093
0
3,093
7,653
0
7,653
1,501,000
0
1,348,000
Manufacturers and accredited
laboratories are required to make several one-time and periodic
reports necessary for the imple- mentation and enforcement of the
rule. Also, laboratories, man- ufacturers, distributors and
retailers are required to retain certain records.
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.