In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2017
224
0
224
24,813
0
24,813
760,733
0
734,588
The requirements described in this ICR apply to marine compression-ignition (âmarine CIâ) engines above 30 liters per cylinder, also known as âCategory 3â engines. Category 3 engines are used primarily for propulsion power on ocean-going vessels.
Under Title II of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.; CAA), EPA is charged with issuing certificates of conformity for engines that comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. Category 3 marine CI engine manufacturers must obtain this certificate by demonstrating compliance with the requirements set forth at 40 CFR Part 1042. If the vessel in which the engine is to be installed will travel outside US waters, the engine manufacturer must also obtain a certificate of conformity under 40 CFR Part 1043, also known as an âIMO certificate.â By traveling outside of US waters, the vessel and the engine become subject to the âMARPOL Protocolâ , an international treaty to which the United States is a signatory party. 40 CFR Part 1043 implements MARPOLâs Annex VI in the United States. In addition, engines installed in vessels fueled with volatile liquid fuels other than diesel may also be subject to evaporative requirements found at 40 CFR Part 1060.
To apply for a certificate of conformity, engine manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production, including detailed descriptions of emission control systems and test data. This information is organized by "engine family" groups expected to have similar emission characteristics and is submitted every year, at the beginning of the model year. There are also recordkeeping requirements.
The CAA also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have successfully translated their certified prototype engines into mass produced engines, and that these engines comply with emission standards throughout their useful lives. Under the Production-line Testing (PLT) Program, manufacturers of marine CI Category 3 engines are required to test each engine either at its vesselâs sea trial or within the first 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first. To verify that marine CI engines compliance with emission standards throughout their useful lives, EPA may perform in-use testing on any engine.
US Code:
42 USC 7521
Name of Law: Clean Air Act, Sections 206 and 213(d)
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 5900-297 C3 Marine Engine Manufacturer Production Line Testing
2345t04 amended 1-26-16.xlsx
2nd FR notice published 11-29-16.pdf
2345ss04 amended 1-27-17.docx
C3 Marine Provisions for Engine Rebuilders, Vessel Owners & Operators