In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2015
239
0
232
21,543
0
21,129
1,558,881
0
1,365,299
Title II of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.; CAA) charges EPA with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines that comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production engines, including detailed descriptions of emission control systems and test data. There are also recordkeeping requirements. Manufacturers electing to participate in the Averaging, Banking and Trading Program are also required to submit information regarding the calculation, actual generation and usage of credits in an initial report, end-of-the-year report and final report. These reports are used for certification and enforcement purposes. The Act also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have successfully translated their certified prototypes into mass produced engines, and that these engines comply with emission standards throughout their useful lives. This is accomplished under the Production Line Testing (PLT) and In-use Testing Programs. Selective Enforcement Audits provide verification that test data submitted by engine manufacturers is reliable and testing is performed according to EPA regulations. Manufacturers must also keep records.
There is an increase of 414 hours in the total estimated burden for ICR 1800.07 from the burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is due to an increase in the number of respondents.
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.
Form 5900-135 Information Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines: Production Line Testing
2013-04411.pdf
1800t07.xlsx
1800ss07.docx
Information Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines: Certification and Compliance Provisions