81 FR 66657 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: ``Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment'' (EPA ICR No. 1031.11, OMB Control No. 2070-0017). This is a request to renew the approval of an existing ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2016. EPA did not receive any comments in response to the previously provided public review opportunity issued in the Federal Register of March 10, 2016 (81 FR 12730). With this submission, EPA is providing an additional 30 days for public review.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0688; FRL-9947-01-OEI]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Information Collection
Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request;
Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant
Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted the
following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act: ``Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the
Environment'' (EPA ICR No. 1031.11, OMB Control No. 2070-0017). This is
a request to renew the approval of an existing ICR, which is currently
approved through September 30, 2016. EPA did not receive any comments
in response to the previously provided public review opportunity issued
in the Federal Register of March 10, 2016 (81 FR 12730). With this
submission, EPA is providing an additional 30 days for public review.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2015-0688, to both EPA and OMB as follows:
[ssquf] To EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method) or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, and
[ssquf] To OMB via email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address
comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA.
EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
docket without change including any personal information provided,
unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to
be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Environmental
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington,

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DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Docket: Supporting documents, including the ICR that explains in
detail the information collection activities and the related burden and
cost estimates that are summarized in this document, are available in
the docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, West William
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is (202)
566-1744. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit
http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on September
30, 2016. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or
sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending
at OMB.
Under PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., an agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The OMB control numbers are displayed either by publication in the
Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related
collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB
control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR
part 9.
Abstract: TSCA section 8(c) requires companies that manufacture,
process, or distribute chemicals to maintain records of significant
adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been
caused by such chemicals. Since section 8(c) includes no automatic
reporting provision, EPA can obtain and use the information contained
in company files only by inspecting those files or requiring reporting
of records that relate to specific substances of concern. Therefore,
under certain conditions, and using the provisions found in 40 CFR part
717, EPA may require companies to report such allegations to the
Agency.
EPA uses such information on a case-specific basis to corroborate
suspected adverse health or environmental effects of chemicals already
under review by EPA. The information is also useful to identify trends
of adverse effects across the industry that may not be apparent to any
one chemical company. This ICR addresses the information reporting and
recordkeeping requirements found in 40 CFR part 717.
Respondents may claim all or part of a notice as CBI. EPA will
disclose information that is covered by a CBI claim only to the extent
permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in 40 CFR part 2.
Form Numbers: None.
Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR are companies that manufacture, process, import, or distribute
in commerce chemical substances or mixtures.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory; see 40 CFR part 717.
Estimated number of respondents: 13,160 (total).
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Total estimated burden: 25,527 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $1,911,471 (per year), includes $0 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 1,405 hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This decrease is due to EPA's estimate of fewer
potential respondents affected by the reporting requirement.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
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TABLE—CHEMICALS WITH REOPENED COMMENT PERIODS
Registration review case name and Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information
No.

Bensulfuron-methyl, 7216 ................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–663 ...... Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@epa.gov, (703) 308–8175.
Chlorimuron-ethyl, 7403 ................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–478 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Chlorsulfuron, 0631 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–878 ...... Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347–0504.
Flazasulfuron, 7271 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–994 ...... Ricardo Jones, jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703) 347–0493.
Foramsulfuron, 7252 ........................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–387 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Halosulfuron-methyl, 7233 ................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–745 ...... Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289.
Imazosulfuron, 7281 ......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0625 .... Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, 7253 ... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–717 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Mesosulfuron-methyl, 7277 .............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–833 ...... Maria Piansay, piansay.maria@epa.gov, (303) 308–8063.
Metsulfuron-methyl, 7205 ................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–375 ...... Brian Kettl, kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0535.
Nicosulfuron, 7227 ............................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–372 ...... Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov, (703) 347–8020.
Orthosulfamuron, 7270 ..................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–438 ...... Khue Nguyen, nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703) 347–0248.
Primisulfuron-methyl, 7220 ............... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–844 ...... Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308–2201.
Prosulfuron, 7235 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–010 ...... Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308–8025.
Rimsulfuron, 7218 ............................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–178 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Sulfometuron-methyl, 3136 .............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–433 ...... Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
Sulfosulfuron, 7247 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–434 ...... Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076.
Thifensulfuron-methyl, 7206 ............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–171 ...... Steven Snyderman, snyderman.steven@epa.gov, (703) 564–0370.
Triasulfuron, 7221 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–115 ...... Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, (703) 305–5076.
Tribenuron-methyl, 7217 .................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–626 ...... Linsey Walsh, walsh.linsey@epa.gov, (703) 347–8030.
Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium, 7208 .......... EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–409 ...... Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076.
Triflusulfuron-methyl, 7236 ............... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–605 ...... Sue Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703) 603–0065.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed consult the person listed under FOR the approval of an existing ICR, which
instructions provided under ADDRESSES FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. is currently approved through
in the Federal Register document of Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. September 30, 2016. EPA did not
July 14, 2016 (81 FR 45477) (FRL–9948– receive any comments in response to the
29). Dated: September 14, 2016. previously provided public review
Yu-Ting Guilaran, opportunity issued in the Federal
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Register of March 10, 2016 (81 FR
Margaret Hathaway, Pesticide Re- Office of Pesticide Programs. 12730). With this submission, EPA is
Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of [FR Doc. 2016–23437 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] providing an additional 30 days for
Pesticide Programs, Environmental BILLING CODE 6560–50–P public review.
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; DATES: Comments must be received on
telephone number: (703) 305–5076; or before October 28, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
email address: hathaway.margaret@ AGENCY ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
epa.gov. identified by Docket ID Number EPA–
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0688; FRL–9947–01– HQ–OPPT–2015–0688, to both EPA and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This OEI] OMB as follows:
document reopens the public comment D To EPA online using http://
period established in the Federal Agency Information Collection www.regulations.gov (our preferred
Register document of July 14, 2016. In Activities; Information Collection method) or by mail to: EPA Docket
that document, EPA opened a public Request Submitted to OMB for Review Center, Environmental Protection
comment period for a proposed interim and Approval; Comment Request; Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
decision for 22 sulfonylurea herbicides: Recordkeeping and Reporting Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Bensulfuron-methyl, chlorimuron-ethyl, Requirements for Allegations of DC 20460, and
chlorsulfuron, flazasulfuron, Significant Adverse Reactions to D To OMB via email to oira_
foramsulfuron, halosulfuron-methyl, Human Health or the Environment submission@omb.eop.gov. Address
imazosulfuron, iodosulfuron-methyl- AGENCY: Environmental Protection comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA.
sodium, mesosulfuron-methyl, Agency (EPA). EPA’s policy is that all comments
metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, received will be included in the docket
ACTION: Notice.
orthosulfamuron, primisulfuron-methyl, without change including any personal
prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, sulfometuron- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection information provided, unless the
methyl, sulfosulfuron, thifensulfuron- Agency (EPA) has submitted the comment includes profanity, threats,
methyl, triasulfuron, tribenuron-methyl, following information collection request information claimed to be Confidential
trifloxysulfuron-sodium, and (ICR) to the Office of Management and Business Information (CBI) or other
triflusulfuron-methyl. EPA is hereby Budget (OMB) for review and approval information whose disclosure is
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reopening the comment period for 45 in accordance with the Paperwork restricted by statute.
days. Reduction Act: ‘‘Recordkeeping and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To submit comments, or access the Reporting Requirements for Allegations Colby Lintner, Environmental
docket, please follow the detailed of Significant Adverse Reactions to Assistance Division (7408M), Office of
instructions provided under ADDRESSES Human Health or the Environment’’ Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
in the Federal Register document of (EPA ICR No. 1031.11, OMB Control No. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
July 14, 2016. If you have questions, 2070–0017). This is a request to renew Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,

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DC 20460; telephone number: (202) information that is covered by a CBI notice allows for an additional 30 days
554–1404; email address: TSCA- claim only to the extent permitted by, for public comments. A fuller
Hotline@epa.gov. and in accordance with, the procedures description of the ICR is given below,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: in 40 CFR part 2. including its estimated burden and cost
Docket: Supporting documents, Form Numbers: None. to the public. An Agency may not
including the ICR that explains in detail Respondents/affected entities: Entities conduct or sponsor and a person is not
the information collection activities and potentially affected by this ICR are required to respond to a collection of
the related burden and cost estimates companies that manufacture, process, information unless it displays a
that are summarized in this document, import, or distribute in commerce currently valid OMB control number.
are available in the docket for this ICR. chemical substances or mixtures. DATES: Additional comments may be
The docket can be viewed online at Respondent’s obligation to respond: submitted on or before October 28,
http://www.regulations.gov or in person Mandatory; see 40 CFR part 717. 2016.
at the EPA Docket Center, West William Estimated number of respondents:
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 13,160 (total). ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, Frequency of response: On occasion. referencing Docket ID Number EPA–
DC. The telephone number for the Total estimated burden: 25,527 hours HQ–ORD–2016–0010, to (1) EPA online
Docket Center is (202) 566–1744. For (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR using www.regulations.gov (our
additional information about EPA’s 1320.03(b). preferred method), by email to
public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ Total estimated cost: $1,911,471 (per ord.docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
dockets. year), includes $0 annualized capital or Docket Center, Environmental
ICR status: This ICR is currently operation & maintenance costs. Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T,
scheduled to expire on September 30, Changes in the Estimates: There is a 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
2016. Under OMB regulations, the decrease of 1,405 hours in the total Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via
Agency may continue to conduct or estimated respondent burden compared email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
sponsor the collection of information with the ICR currently approved by Address comments to OMB Desk Officer
while this submission is pending at OMB. This decrease is due to EPA’s for EPA.
OMB. estimate of fewer potential respondents EPA’s policy is that all comments
Under PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., an affected by the reporting requirement. received will be included in the public
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. docket without change including any
a person is not required to respond to, personal information provided, unless
a collection of information, unless it Courtney Kerwin, the comment includes profanity, threats,
displays a currently valid OMB control Director, Regulatory Support Division. information claimed to be Confidential
number. The OMB control numbers are [FR Doc. 2016–23384 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] Business Information (CBI) or other
displayed either by publication in the BILLING CODE 6560–50–P information whose disclosure is
Federal Register or by other appropriate restricted by statute.
means, such as on the related collection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
instrument or form, if applicable. The ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Brendan Doyle, Office of Research and
display of OMB control numbers for AGENCY Development, Mail Code: 8801R,
certain EPA regulations is consolidated Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
[EPA–HQ–ORD–2016–0010; FRL 9953–27–
in 40 CFR part 9. OEI] Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Abstract: TSCA section 8(c) requires DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–
companies that manufacture, process, or Information Collection Request 4584; email address: doyle.brendan@
distribute chemicals to maintain records Submitted to OMB for Review and epa.gov.
of significant adverse reactions to health Approval; Comment Request;
or the environment alleged to have been SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Recordkeeping for Institutional Dual Supporting documents, which explain
caused by such chemicals. Since section Use Research of Concern (iDURC)
8(c) includes no automatic reporting in detail the information that the EPA
Policy Compliance will be collecting, are available in the
provision, EPA can obtain and use the
information contained in company files AGENCY: Environmental Protection public docket for this ICR. The docket
only by inspecting those files or Agency (EPA). can be viewed online at
requiring reporting of records that relate ACTION: Notice. www.regulations.gov or in person at the
to specific substances of concern. EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room
Therefore, under certain conditions, and SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW.,
using the provisions found in 40 CFR Agency (EPA) has submitted an Washington, DC. The telephone number
part 717, EPA may require companies to information collection request (ICR), for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744.
report such allegations to the Agency. ‘‘Recordkeeping for Institutional Dual For additional information about EPA’s
EPA uses such information on a case- Use Research of Concern (iDURC) Policy public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/
specific basis to corroborate suspected Compliance’’ (EPA ICR No. 2530.02, dockets.
adverse health or environmental effects OMB Control No. 2080–0082) to the Abstract: To comply with the U.S.
of chemicals already under review by Office of Management and Budget Government Policy for Institutional
EPA. The information is also useful to (OMB) for review and approval in Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use
identify trends of adverse effects across accordance with the Paperwork Research of Concern (Policy)
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the industry that may not be apparent to Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). (www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/
any one chemical company. This ICR This is a request for extension of the ICR default.aspx), EPA must ensure that the
addresses the information reporting and currently approved through September institutions that are subject to the Policy
recordkeeping requirements found in 40 30, 2016. Public comments were train their laboratory personnel and
CFR part 717. previously requested via the Federal maintain records of that training. This
Respondents may claim all or part of Register (81 FR 33530) on May 26, 2016 training is specific to ‘‘dual use research
a notice as CBI. EPA will disclose during a 60-day comment period. This of concern,’’ and should include

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Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before October 28, 2016.
Contact		Colby Lintner, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
FR Citation		81 FR 66657