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OMB Control No:
2060-0338
ICR Reference No:
201208-2060-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201204-2060-004
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1695.10
Title:
Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/06/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/29/2012
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2016
Responses
3,217
0
3,440
Time Burden (Hours)
265,475
0
364,186
Cost Burden (Dollars)
9,604,355
0
19,249,433
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. This ICR covers certification and emissions compliance requirements for nonroad spark-ignited engines of all types and evaporative components. 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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 18802
03/28/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 52323
08/29/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)
5900-132, 5900-123, 5900-129, 5900-130, 5900-90, 5900-131, 5900-131, 5900-92, 5900-91, 5900-93, 5900-93, 5900-93, 5900-91, 5900-93, 5900-90, 5900-94
Averaging, Banking and Trading Reporting for Snowmobiles
,
Small Spark-ignition Engine Production-Line Testing Report
,
Snowmobile Production-Line Testing Report
,
Large Spark-ignition Engine Production-Line Testing Report
,
Annual Production Report
,
Small SI ABT
,
Small SI Phase 2
,
Marine SI ABT
,
Marine SI PLT Template
,
LSI In-use Template
,
Marine SI In-use Template
,
Small SI In-use
,
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine Production Line Testing
,
Engine In-Use Testing Report
,
Non-Road and Heavy Duty Engine Annual Production Report
,
Marine SI Application for Emissions Certification
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
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
3,217
3,440
0
0
-223
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
265,475
364,186
0
0
-98,711
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
9,604,355
19,249,433
0
0
-9,645,078
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There is a decrease of 98,711 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. There is a decrease in burden from the previous ICR. This reduction is due primarily to the following reasons: (1) the fact that most applications for certification are now carry-overs, which require minimal time to prepare; and (2) the use of a web-based system where manufacturers can submit their responses, including applications for certification and reports under the other compliance programs included in this ICR.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,849,967
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:
08/29/2012
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