IV.  Paperwork Reduction Act

The Paperwork Reduction Act does apply because this interim rule removes the requirement that governed contractor compliance with toxic chemical release reporting. Provisions relevant to toxic chemical release reporting have been deleted from the FAR by deleting FAR clauses 52.223-13 and 52.223-14. A change notice will be submitted to cancel this requirement under OMB Clearance 9000-0139. The collection requirements remain unchanged for FAR clause 52.223-5, covered by OMB Clearance 9000-0137, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.