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OMB Control No:
2060-0338
ICR Reference No:
201204-2060-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201203-2060-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1695.12
Title:
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine and Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Transfer Burden from 2060-0321)
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/30/2012
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Date Received in OIRA:
04/06/2012
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: The expiration date of the collection remains the same as previously. EPA will discontinue the collection for emissions certification and compliance requirements for marine spark-ignition engines, OMB Control Number 2060-0321, once this approval is granted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2012
08/31/2012
08/31/2012
Responses
3,440
0
2,667
Time Burden (Hours)
364,186
0
293,526
Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,249,433
0
12,666,893
Abstract:
EPA is charged with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines which comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. Certification requirements for spark-ignition engines are set forth at 40 CFR Part 90. To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production line, including detailed descriptions of the emission control system, and test data. This information is organized by "engine family" groups expected to have similar emission characteristics. The emission values achieved during certification testing are used in the Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) Program. The program allows manufacturers to bank credits for engine families that emit below the standard and use the credits for families that are above the standard, or trade banked credits with other manufacturers. Participation in the ABT program is voluntary. In addition, manufacturers must demonstrate compliance with standards at various stages of production (Production-line Testing) and throughout the useful lives of the engines (In-use Testing), and respond to audits ordered by EPA (Selective Enforcement Audits). There are also recordkeeping and labeling requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7521
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines - In-Use Testing for Engine Manufacturers
5900-93
Non-Road Engine In-Use Testing Report
Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines - Production Line Testing for Engine Manufacturers
5900-91
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine Production Line Testin
Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-ignition Engines - Certification and AB&T for Engine Manufacturers
5900-90, 5900-94, 5900-92
Non-Road and Heavy-Duty Engine Annual Production
,
Marine SI Application for Emissions Certification
,
Averaging, Banking and Trading Report for Marine
Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-ignition Engines - Certification and AB&T for Hose/Tank/Vessel Manufacturers
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)
5900-127, 5900-93, 5900-129, 5900-130, 5900-126, 5900-132, 5900-128, 5900-123, 5900-90
Large Spark-ignition Application for Emissions Certification
,
Small Spark-ignition Application for Emissions Certification
,
Averaging, Banking and Trading Reporting for Snowmobiles
,
Snowmobile application for Emissions Certification
,
Small Spark-ignition Engine Production-Line Testing Report
,
Non-Road and Heavy-Duty Annual Production Report
,
Non-Road Engine In-use Testing Report
,
Snowmobile Production-Line Testing Report
,
Large Spark-ignition Engine Production-Line Testing Report
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
3,440
2,667
0
773
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
364,186
293,526
0
70,660
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,249,433
12,666,893
0
6,582,540
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
EPA is transferring burden from 2060-0321 (Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-ignition Engines) to this ICR, 2060-0338 (Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine and Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines). Because of the similarity between these two ICRs, it is more logical to have all of these requirements covered by one ICR. Because 2060-0338 is in the process of being renewed, this change worksheet is being submitted now so all of the requirements can be addressed in the renewal package. All of the burden currently covered under 2060-0321 is being transferred to 2060-0338 under this change worksheet. Once this change worksheet is approved by OMB, EPA will request that 2060-0321 be discontinue.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$11,217,782
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
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:
Nydia Reyes-Morales 202 343-9264 reyes-morales.nydia@epa.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:
04/06/2012
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