In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
02/28/2015
36 Months From Approved
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted
requirements for marine vessels operating in and around U.S. territorial waters to use reduced-sulfur diesel fuel. This requirement does
not apply for steamships, but it would apply for steamships that are converted to run on diesel engines. We are pursuing a new regulatory
provision that would allow vessel owners to qualify for a waiver from the fuel-use requirements for a defined period for such converted
vessels.
US Code:
33 USC 1901-1915
Name of Law: Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships
EPA will use the data to oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, including communicating with affected companies and answering
questions from the public or other industry participants regarding the fuel waiver.
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.
ICR SS Great Lakes.docx
Fuel Use Requirements for Great Lakes Steamships