In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years with the following additional terms of clearance. Prior to the resubmission of the collection, (1) EPA will study whether the collection of information is effective at ensuring the compliance of aftermarket catalytic converter (AMCC) manufacturers and reconditions supply products that meet Federal emissions requirements; and (2) During the development of this study, EPA will work directly with collection respondents to accurately assess the burden estimate including the number of respondents, burden hours, and costs associated with the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2012
30,014
0
30,014
220,860
0
220,928
777,112
0
740,786
The aftermarket catalytic converter policy (AMCC Policy) (51 Fed. Reg. 28114-28119, 28113 (Aug. 5, 1986); 52 Fed. Reg. 42144 (Nov. 3, 1987)) allows aftermarket automobile catalytic converter manufacturers and reconditioners to compete with the automobile manufacturers for the aftermarket catalytic converter (AMCC) replacement market. Without this policy, it would be illegal, under section 203 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. ? 7522, to sell or install AMCCs that do not conform exactly to the automobile manufacturers' original equipment (OE) versions of these parts. The policy also makes it possible for automobile repair shops, which are often small businesses, to take on a significant share of the AMCC replacement market. In doing so, consumers are able to purchase replacement AMCCs at a much lower price than they would pay for an original equipment catalytic converter. This helps to assure that vehicles will not create excessive air pollution because motorists are more likely to replace damaged catalytic converters if they can purchase the replacements at a cost that is significantly less than original equipment catalytic converters (cost savings resulting from the policy are estimated to be about $750 million in 2008 dollars).
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.
1292ss09.docx
Enforcement Policy Regarding the Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters - New AMCC Manufacturers