In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the information collection at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments received on the information collection and any changes made in response to these comments.
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EPA is proposing to enact a regulatory program to help mitigate misfueling of certain vehicles and equipment with gasoline containing greater than 10 volume percent ("vol%") ethanol up to 15 vol% (E15). The agency is also proposing to prohibit the use of gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol in vehicles and engines not approved to fuel with E15. This rulemaking is being proposed in conjunction with the Agency's partial waiver decision, pursuant to Clean Air Act section 211(f)(4), which allows for gasoline-ethanol blends containing up to 15 vol% ethanol for use in model year 2007 and newer on-highway light-duty motor vehicles. Because the E15 partial waiver only allows the use of E15 in a portion of the light-duty fleet, there is a need for a misfueling mitigation program to help consumers avoid fueling their motor vehicles and nonroad engines, vehicles, and equipment with unapproved fuels.
The proposed rule requires product transfer documents (PTDs) specifying ethanol content and Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) to accompany the transfer of gasoline blended with ethanol.
The proposed rule requires product transfer documents (PTDs) specifying ethanol content and Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) to accompany the transfer of gasoline blended with ethanol. We have estimated the burden associated with generating and using new codes for PTDs. In addition, we have estimated the burden associated with proposed "Survey Option 1" which permits refiners, importers, ethanol blenders, or ethanol producers to engage in their own survey program (versus joining a survey organization). We anticipate that five (5) refiners will opt for "Survey Option 1."
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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Recordkeeping and Reporting Related to E15