Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under TSCA §6(a) (Renewal)

OMB Control No: 2070-0204	ICR Reference No: 202605-2070-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-2070-004
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 2556.04
Title: Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under TSCA §6(a) (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/26/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	45,913	14
Time Burden (Hours)	72,699	7
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,583,912	0

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Abstract: The EPA is consolidating the rule-related ICR titled, Methylene Chloride; Regulation under TSCA Section 6(a) (Final Rule; RIN 2070-AK70) (EPA ICR No. 2735.02; OMB Control No. 2070-0229) into Methylene Chloride; Regulation under TSCA Section 6(a) (EPA ICR No. 2556.04; OMB Control No. 2070-0204). Under TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2605(a)) this ICR enables the EPA to ensure the prohibition of the manufacture, process, and distribution of methylene chloride for all consumer use and most industrial and commercial uses and delay prohibition for two conditions: a requirement for a workplace chemical protection program (WCPP) and related workplace methylene chloride monitoring. This ICR covers the information collection activities for downstream notification requirements through Safety Data Sheets, WCPP-related information generation, recordkeeping, and notification requirements, recordkeeping for interim requirements for use of methylene chloride for refinishing wood pieces of artistic, cultural, or historic value and downstream notification for consumer use of paints and coatings.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2605 Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 41391	08/25/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 29956	05/21/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title Form No. Form Name Downstream Notification Respiratory Monitoring Respiratory Notifications Respiratory Recordkeeping Rule Familiarization (Prohibition Firms) -Carried over from Rule ICR 2070-0229 Rule Familiarization (WPP and Furniture Refinishing Firms)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	45,913	14	0	122,303	-76,404	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	72,699	7	0	149,089	-76,397	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,583,912	0	0	4,451,405	132,507	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The previous burden for this ICR was seven hours and the new burden is 72,699 hours for an increase of 72,692 hours for activities now captured within this ICR. The increase is a result of consolidating two existing ICRs into one. However, if the burden from the two original ICRs is considered there is an overall net decrease in burden to industry. The ICR for EPA ICR No. 2556.03; OMB Control No. 2070-0204, had a previous burden of seven hours and ICR for EPA ICR No. 2735.02; OMB Control No. 2070-0229 had a burden of 149,089 hours for a total of 149,096 hours between the two collections. Taking that into consideration, the overall industry burden is estimated to decrease by 76,397 hours. The primary reason for this decrease is the removal of rule familiarization for firms subject to the prohibition of methylene chloride as that was a one-time activity that occurred during the previous ICR cycle. In addition, the downstream notification activity specific to consumer paint and coating removal is captured in the broader downstream notification activity and was removed to avoid double counting the activity and corresponding burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Katherine Sleasman 202 566-1204

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 05/26/2026

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