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OMB Control No:
3084-0068
ICR Reference No:
201511-3084-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201405-3084-001
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:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
02/16/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/04/2016
Terms of Clearance:
OMB approves modifications to the collection #3084-0068, which are consistent with changes per the amended Federal Trade Commission Fuel Rating Rule finalized in January 2016. OMB approves these amendments through July 2017, the existing clearance for the entire collection. FTC will pursue the usual 60-day/30-day notice on the entire collection at the appropriate time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2017
07/31/2017
07/31/2017
Responses
190,827
0
184,950
Time Burden (Hours)
34,273
0
33,700
Cost Burden (Dollars)
50,596
0
39,900
Abstract:
The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to its Rule for Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting (“Rule”) by adopting rating, certification, and labeling requirements for certain ethanol-gasoline blends. The amendments further the Rule’s goal of helping purchasers identify the correct fuel for their vehicles.
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-AB39
Final or interim final rulemaking
81 FR 2054
01/14/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Disclosure for retailers - excl. ethanol
Ehanol: cost to replace fuel dispenser labels
Ethanol disclosures for retailers
Ethanol recordkeeping for retailers and producers
Recordkeeping for refiners, producers, importers, distributors, and retailers - excl. ethanol
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
190,827
184,950
0
5,877
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
34,273
33,700
0
573
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
50,596
39,900
0
10,696
0
0
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:
This is a new rule rulemaking. The incremental burden for the final amendments is an estimated 239 hours, cumulatively, for recordkeeping, 334 hours for labeling disclosures, an associated $6,647 in labor costs (as detailed in the Supplemental Supporting Statement with this ICR), and $10,696 in non-labor costs (labeling replacements). Slight variances from previously submitted estimates for the associated 2014 proposed amendments (ICR Ref. No. 201403-3084-002) are attributable to updated data from the U.S. Department of Energy for the number of ethanol producers and retailers and to updated hourly wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$22,000
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:
R Waller 202 326-2902 rwaller@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:
01/04/2016
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