This ICR covers the burdens and costs associated with a direct final rule which would allow refiners and importers of ultra-low sulfur diesel an alternative means of meeting the affirmative defense requirements in the exiting highway sulfur diesel fuel sampling and testing program. The information collection relates to reports that the refiners, importers, and distributors have to submit in the event they get a non-complying sulfur test result. This is expected to affect 20 or fewer parties per year.
EPA is requesting emergency approval for this interim final rule, which did not have a proposed rule stage/comment period. EPA will incorporate a 60-day notice in to the direct final rule and then publish a 30-day notice to request a full three year clearance.
This ICR covers burdens and costs associated with a new direct final rule which would allow refiners and importers of ultra-low sulfur diesel an alternative means of meeting the affirmative defense requirements in the existing highway diesel sulfur regulations by participating in a nationwide diesel fuel sampling and testing program
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.
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Affirmative Defense Requirements for Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel