In accordance with the procedures of 5 CFR 1320.11, the agency will resubmit this information collection request at the time of final rulemaking, after responding to relevant public comments. OMB also requests that the agency comply with prior Terms of Clearance for this OMB Control Number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2012
1,926
0
1,926
645,259
0
645,259
19,713,085
0
19,713,085
EPA is proposing changes to its motor vehicle certification and compliance program regulations to simplify and lessen the burdens for manufacturers seeking EPA approval for light duty vehicles and trucks that have been converted for use of alternative fuels. This ICR deals with the light duty portion of the proposal. The change in burden is entirely in the Emissions IC.
The proposed regulation will result in an estimated reduction in burden from previous requirements of 21,942 hours and $188,523 in annualized capital and O&M costs for the light duty Emissions IC. This is due to reduced testing requirements, particularly for NMOG (Non-Methane Organic Gases), reduction in the number of families through broader criteria for inclusion, which reduces all paperwork burdens in this IC, and reduced reporting hours and costs through alternatives to full certification application for all but the newest converted vehicles.
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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Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Economy Compliance: Defect Reports and Voluntary Emissions Recall Reports