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OMB Control No:
3084-0068
ICR Reference No:
201002-3084-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200908-3084-005
Agency/Subagency:
FTC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
The Fuel Rating Rule
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
05/11/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/16/2010
Terms of Clearance:
The FTC should reconsider comments received regarding the burden estimates and provide a response and any necessary adjustments in its next submission to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2011
Responses
225,700
0
225,700
Time Burden (Hours)
40,496
0
40,496
Cost Burden (Dollars)
88,600
0
88,600
Abstract:
In response to comments solicited by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) as part of a systematic review of its rules and guides, the Commission proposes amendments to its Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule (Fuel Rating Rule or Rule) to adopt rating, certification, and labeling requirements for gasoline-ethanol mixtures having more than 10, and less than 70, percent ethanol.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 2801 et seq.
Name of Law: Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 205 Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3084-AB14
Proposed rulemaking
75 FR 12470
03/16/2010
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Biodiesel: capital and/or other non-labor cost: retailers
Biodiesel: disclosure for retailers
Biodiesel: recordkeeping for producers, distributors, & retailers
Ethanol: disclosure for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends
Ethanol: recordkeeping for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends
The Fuel Rating Rule
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
As detailed above, the Commission is proposing amendments to the Fuel Rating Rule; the 27 hour increase in estimated burden reflects the incremental recordkeeping and disclosure requirements under these amendments for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Matthew Wilshire 2023262976 mwilshire@ftc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
03/16/2010
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