This information collection is approved through August 1998. When it is resubmitted for renewal it should include an estimate of the full burden associated with the collection, including the recordkeeping burden associated with records that are maintained by manufacturers but not submitted to EPA._(The supporting statement indicates that currently this burden is omitted.)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1998
11/30/1998
08/31/1998
68
0
20
1,640,800
0
1,654,360
9,100,000
0
0
Product information supplied by motor vehicle and engine manufacturers is used to verify that testing requirements have been satisfied. Test results are reviewed to determine if emission standards have been met and to establish fuel economy values.
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:
(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;
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.