[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 159 (Monday, August 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50022-50025]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17901]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0628, EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0715, EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0440, EPA-
HQ-OPP-2017-0687, EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0619, EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0108, and EPA-
HQ-OPP-2016-0630; FRL-10010-29]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of
Seven Existing Information Collection Requests (ICRs) Undergoing
Consolidation; Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces that EPA is planning to submit renewal requests for
seven currently approved Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The seven renewal ICRs, which
are identified in Unit IV. by their corresponding titles, EPA ICR
numbers, OMB Control numbers, and related docket identification (ID)
numbers, are being consolidated under a separate but parallel effort.
To ensure continuity of the approved collection activities, EPA did not
make any changes to the currently approved ICRs for the purpose of
these renewals. As required by the PRA, before submitting these ICRs to
OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific
aspects of the information collection activities that are summarized in
this document. The ICRs and accompanying material are available for
public review and comment in the relevant dockets identified in this
document for each ICR.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 16, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number for the corresponding ICR as identified in
Unit IV. of this document, using the following method:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
    Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer
service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status
information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Siu, Field and External
Affairs Division, 7650P, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES.
    6. In the subject line on the first page of your response, identify
the docket ID number that is assigned to the ICR action. You may also
provide the ICR title and related EPA and OMB numbers. For the ICRs
that are the subject of this notice, please refer to the information in
Unit IV.

III. What do I need to know about the PRA?

    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information subject to PRA approval
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB
control numbers for the EPA regulations in title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the preamble of the final
rule, are further displayed either by publication in the Federal
Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related
collection instruments or form, if applicable. The display of OMB
control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in a list
at 40 CFR 9.1.
    As used in the PRA context, burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).

IV. Which ICRs are being renewed?

    EPA is planning to submit the seven ICR renewal requests to OMB for
review and approval under PRA that are identified in this unit, which
provides

the ICR titles and corresponding ICR, OMB and docket ID numbers. This
unit also provides a brief summary of the information collection
activity and the Agency's estimated burden and costs. The Supporting
Statement for each ICR, a copy of which is available in the
corresponding docket, provides a more detailed explanation of the
collection activities and the Agency's estimates.
    Please note that EPA intends to request the renewal of the ICRs
without any substantive changes to what is currently approved because
these seven ICRs are being consolidated in a separate effort. Ensuring
the continuity of the existing approvals during the consolidation these
ICRs is an administrative action that is intended to focus EPA and the
public on the consolidation. EPA will announce and seek comment on the
consolidated ICR later this summer.

A. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0628

    Title: Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) for Pesticides.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 0276.17.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0040.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
February 28, 2021.
    Abstract: The information collection provides EPA with the data
necessary to determine whether to issue an experimental use permit
(EUP) under section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA requires that before a pesticide product
may be distributed or sold in the U.S., it must be registered by EPA.
However, FIFRA section 5 authorizes EPA to issue an EUP to allow
pesticide companies to temporarily ship pesticide products for
experimental use for the purpose of gathering data necessary to support
the application for registration of a pesticide product. In general,
EUPs are issued either for a pesticide not registered with the Agency
or for a new use of a registered pesticide.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between
32.8-147 hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in
the docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is
only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include Pesticide and other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 31.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 567 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $37,497. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $37,497 and an estimated cost of $0 for non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

B. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0715

    Title: Tolerance Petitions for Pesticides on Food or Feed Crops and
New Food Use Inert Ingredients.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 0597.13.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0024.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
April 30, 2022.
    Abstract: The use of pesticides to increase crop production often
results in pesticide residues in or on the crop. To protect public
health from unsafe pesticide residues, EPA sets limits on the nature
and level of residues permitted pursuant to section 408 of the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). A pesticide may not be used on
food or feed crops unless the Agency has established a tolerance
(maximum residue limit) for the pesticide residues on that crop or
established an exemption from the requirement to have a tolerance.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between
1,726-1,739 hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available
in the docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which
is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include individuals or entities engaged in activities related
to the registration of a pesticide product and establishments primarily
engaged in administrative management and general management consulting
services.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 165.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 285,128 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $27,475,223. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $27,475,223 and an estimated cost of $0 for
non-burden hour paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and
operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

C. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0440

    Title: Plant-Incorporated Protectants; CBI Substantiation and
Adverse Effects Reporting.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 1693.10.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0142.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
February 28, 2021.
    Abstract: EPA is responsible for the regulation of pesticides as
authorized by FIFRA. Prior to EPA granting a registration, the
manufacturer of the pesticide must demonstrate to the Agency that the
use of the pesticide product will not result in any unreasonable
adverse effects to humans or the environment. EPA is also responsible
under FFDCA for establishing a tolerance or exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for pesticide residues on food or feed.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.0-
21.5 hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include pesticides and other agricultural chemical
manufacturing, research and development in the physical, engineering,
and life sciences, biological products (except diagnostic)
manufacturing, colleges, universities, and professional schools, farm
supplies wholesalers, flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies
(wholesalers).
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 25.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 518 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $41,892. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $41,892 and an estimated cost of $0 for non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

D. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0687

    Title: Submission of Unreasonable Adverse Effects Information under
FIFRA Section 6(a)(2).
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 1204.14.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0039.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
February 28, 2021.

    Abstract: FIFRA section 6(a)(2) requires pesticide registrants to
submit information to the Agency which may be relevant to the balancing
of the risks and benefits of a pesticide product. The statute requires
the registrant to submit any factual information that it acquires
regarding adverse effects associated with its pesticidal products, and
it is up to the Agency to determine whether or not that factual
information constitutes an unreasonable adverse effect. In order to
limit the amount of less meaningful information that might be submitted
to the Agency, the EPA has limited the scope of factual information
that the registrant must submit. The Agency's regulations at 40 CFR
part 159 provide a detailed description of the reporting obligations of
registrants under FIFRA section 6(a)(2).
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.37-
3.00 hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include those in pesticide and other agricultural chemical
manufacturing.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1,452.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 301,118 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $ 19,999,815. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $19,999,815 and an estimated cost of $0 for
non-burden hour paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and
operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

E. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0619

    Title: Pesticide Program Public Sector Collections (FIFRA Sections
18 & 24(c)).
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2311.04.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0182.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
February 28, 2021.
    Abstract: This ICR covers the paperwork burden under the PRA that
is associated with two types of pesticide registration requests made by
States, U.S. Territories, or Federal agencies. Specifically, this ICR
covers emergency exemption requests, which allow for an unregistered
use of a pesticide, and State registrations of a pesticide use to meet
a special local need (SLN). FIFRA section 18 authorizes EPA to grant
emergency exemptions to States, U.S. Territories, and Federal agencies
to allow an unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time if EPA
determines that emergency conditions exist. FIFRA Section 18 requests
include unregistered pesticide use exemptions for specific
agricultural, public health, quarantine and crisis purposes. FIFRA
Section 24(c) authorizes any particular State to register additional
uses of a federally registered pesticide for distribution and use
within that state to meet a SLN.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 39-99
hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include States and Federal government agencies and pesticide,
fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 283.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 25,753 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $1,829,103. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $1,829,103 and an estimated cost of $0 for
non-burden hour paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and
operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

F. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0108

    Title: Notice of Supplemental Distribution of a Registered
Pesticide Product.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 0278.13.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0044.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
October 31, 2021.
    Abstract: This information collection activity notifies the EPA of
supplemental distribution of registered pesticide products. As mandated
by FIFRA, as amended, EPA is responsible for the regulation of
pesticides. FIFRA section 3(e) (7 U.S.C. 136a(e)) allows pesticide
products with the same formulation, label claims, and manufacturer as a
registered product to be distributed under the same registration as the
basic product. Pesticide registrants may distribute or sell registered
pesticides under a different product name in addition to the registered
name, or under a different entity's name and address. Such distribution
and sale is termed ``supplemental distribution'' and the product is
termed a ``distributor product.'' EPA requires pesticide registrants
who enter into supplemental distribution agreements with other
companies to submit EPA Form 8570-5, Notice of Supplemental
Distribution of a Registered Pesticide Product. Supplemental
registrations are only an extension of a currently federally registered
pesticide product.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.32
hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include those in pesticide and other agricultural chemical
manufacturing.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1,885.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 603 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $54,463. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $54,463 and an estimated cost of $0 for non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

G. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0630

    Title: Compliance Requirement for Child-Resistant Packaging.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 0616.13.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0052.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
November 30, 2021.
    Abstract: This information collection program is designed to
provide EPA with assurances that the packaging of pesticide products
sold and distributed to the general public in the United States meets
standards set forth by the Agency pursuant to FIFRA. Registrants must
certify to the Agency that the pesticide packaging or device regulated
by this Act meets these standards.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3,535
hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:

    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include pesticide and other agricultural chemical
manufacturing, other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers,
exterminating and pest control services.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 31.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 3,535 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $249,292. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $249,292 and an estimated cost of $0 for non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: There are no
changes in the estimates.

V. What is the next step in the process for these ICRs?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the individual
ICRs as appropriate before submitting the final ICR packages to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of these ICRs to OMB and the opportunity for
the public to submit additional comments for OMB consideration. If you
have any questions about any of these ICRs or the approval process in
general, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

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

    Dated: July 31, 2020.
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
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