OMB suggests that the agency break this information collection request into multiple information collections, following the divisions described in question 4(b)(i) of the supporting statement as a starting point. Given the long phase-in for this rule, OMB also requests additional information about the phase-in of the burden within the supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2009
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
194
0
67
21,288
0
17,074
2,479,461
0
1,384,000
The Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to adopt emission standards for new nonroad engines. EPA needs information to verify that manufacturers comply with emission standards - before production begins, during production, and after units have been placed into service. In the rulemaking, EPA requires manufacturers to generate or retain information to demonstrate that engines comply with emission standards.
Manufacturers generally send EPA the data they collect and keep these records and other pertinent information. EPA may request to see any of these records.
EPA and the regulated companies will use the data exclusively to ensure compliance with emission standards. Information such as engine family, total numbers of engines built, and emission rates for specific pollutants, are examples of what we require.
This ICR is a revision to the existing information collection approved under OMB Control Number 2060-0392. The revisions generally include new standards, testing, and reporting requirements for nonroad diesel engines.
EPA is finalizing emission standards for locomotive and locomotive engines. This information collection request updates the estimated burden to reflect the additional effort required to meet the new standards and consolidates all the various recordkeeping and reporting items for these engines.
$195,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Cheryl Caffrey 734 214-4849
No
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.
1800ss05.doc
Information Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines