[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 213 (Thursday, November 3, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76584-76585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26619]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0111; FRL-9950-33]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an 
Existing Collection (EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070-
0189); 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 an Information 
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
The ICR, entitled: ``Safer Choice Logo Redesign Consultations'' and 
identified by EPA ICR No. 2487.02 and OMB Control No. 2070-0189, 
represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire 
on February 28, 2017. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and 
approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the 
proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. 
The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for 
public review and comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0111, by one of the following methods:
     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.
     Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Wen 
Chen, Chemistry, Economics & Sustainable Strategies Division (7406-M), 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; 
telephone number: (202) 564-8849; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave. Rochester., NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

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.

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    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 information collection activity or ICR does this action apply 
to?

    Title: Safer Choice Logo Redesign Consultations.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2487.02.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0189.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February 
28, 2017. 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 for EPA's 
regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after 
appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR 
part 9, 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: This information collection supports the consultation 
process by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will 
refine and enhance its logo redesign and education approach for the 
Safer Choice Product Recognition Program (Safer Choice program), 
formerly known as the Design for the Environment Program. The Safer 
Choice program recognizes products where all ingredients meet EPA's 
stringent requirements for human health and the environment as found in 
the Safer Choice Standard. Under the encouragement of the current 
program, leading companies have already made great progress in 
developing safer, highly effective chemical products. Since the 
program's inception in 1997, formulators have been using the program as 
a portal to OPPT's unique chemical expertise, information resources, 
and guidance on greener chemistry. Safer Choice partners enjoy Agency 
recognition, including the use of the Safer Choice label on qualifying 
products.
    The Safer Choice program adopted a new logo in March 2015 in 
response to stakeholder feedback. Following the launch of the new logo, 
EPA will conduct consumer surveys to gauge consumer recognition of the 
new logo and understand how the new logo and educational activities are 
diffusing over time and changing purchasing decisions. This ICR will 
enable Safer Choice to collect feedback from consumers through focus 
groups and online surveys and integrate it into the program, which will 
help to strengthen the visibility of the logo and program, improve 
product recognition among formulators and partners, and further promote 
chemical safety.
    Responses to the collection of information are voluntary. 
Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will 
disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only 
to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in 
TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between 
0.17 hours and 2.0 hours per response depending upon the nature of the 
respondent. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related 
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities 
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR are individual adult consumers who are members of the general 
population.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 2,330.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 
1.0.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 777 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $29,513. This includes an estimated 
burden cost of $29,513 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital 
investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is a decrease of 1,220 hours in the total estimated 
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently 
approved by OMB. This decrease reflects a reduction in the total number 
of responses because EPA will conduct fewer consumer online surveys. 
This change is an adjustment.

IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as 
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted 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 the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit 
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or 
the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

    Dated: October 27, 2016.
James Jones,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
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