[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3723-3726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1185]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0982, EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0983, and EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0981;
FRL-9105-2]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collections;
Comment Requests; Information Requirements for Importation of
Nonconforming Vehicles; EPA ICR No. 0010.12, OMB Control No. 2060-0095;
Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary
Aftermarket Part Certification Program, EPA ICR No. 116.09, OMB Control
No. 2060-0060; and Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees,
EPA ICR 2080.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0545
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew three existing approved Information
Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). These ICRs are scheduled to expire on July 31, 2010 (Importation
of Nonconforming Vehicles and Fees) or August 31, 2010 (Aftermarket
Part Certification). Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and
approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the
proposed information collections as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 23, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 566-1741.
Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket, Mailcode 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: Docket Center,(EPA/DC) EPA West, Room B102,
1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
Instructions: Direct your comments identified by the Docket ID
numbers provided for each item in the text. EPA's
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policy is that all comments received will be included in the public
docket without change and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided,
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to
be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-
mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous
access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured
and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket
and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic
comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact
information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you
submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to
consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the
EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance and
Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734-214-4851; fax number 734-
214-4869; e-mail address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments?
EPA has established a public docket for each of the ICRs identified
in this document (see the Docket ID numbers for each ICR that are
provided in the text) which is available for online viewing at http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air Docket in the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the
telephone number for the Air Docket is 202-566-1742.
Use http://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft
collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once
in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified in this document.
What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested In?
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
(iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.
What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA?
You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal
Register citation.
What Is the Next Step in the Process for These ICRs?
EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will
issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the
opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any
questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
What Information Collection Activities or ICRs Does This Apply To?
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0982
Affected entities: Importers (including Independent Commercial
Importers) of light duty vehicles or engines, light duty trucks or
engines, and highway motorcycles or engines.
Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Importation of
Nonconforming Vehicles.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0010.12, OMB Control No. 2060-0095.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31,
2010. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: Importers into the U.S. of light duty vehicles, light
duty trucks, and on road motorcycles, or the corresponding engines, are
required to report and keep records regarding the imports. The
collection of this information is mandatory to insure compliance with
Federal emissions
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requirements. Joint EPA and U.S. Customs Service regulations at 40 CFR
85.1501 et seq., 19 CFR 1273, and 19 CFR 1774, promulgated under the
authority of Clean Air Act sections 203 and 208, give authority for the
collection of this information. The information is used by program
personnel to ensure that all Federal emissions requirements are met,
and by State regulatory agencies, businesses, and individuals to verify
whether vehicles are in compliance. Any information submitted to the
Agency for which a claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded
according to policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart
B--Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2), and the
public is not permitted access to information containing personal or
organizational identifiers.
Burden Statement: The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the
Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 12,005.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 9,526 hours.
Estimated total annual costs: $541,662. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $376,711 and an estimated cost of $164,951 for capital
investment or maintenance and operational costs.
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0983
Affected entities: Manufacturers or builders of automotive
aftermarket parts who seek voluntary EPA certification of an
aftermarket part or parts.
Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Emission Control
System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part
Certification Program.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0116.09, OMB Control No. 2060-0060.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on August 31,
2010. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: Under Section 206(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
7521), on-highway engine and vehicle manufacturers may not legally
introduce their products into US commerce unless EPA has certified that
their production complies with applicable emission standards. Per
section 207(a), original vehicle manufacturers must warrant that
vehicles are free from defects in materials and workmanship that would
cause the vehicle not to comply with emission regulations during its
useful life. Section 207(a) directs EPA to provide certification to
those manufacturers or builders of automotive aftermarket parts that
demonstrate that the installation and use of their products will not
cause failure of the engine or vehicle to comply with emission
standards. An aftermarket part is any part offered for sale for
installation in or on a motor vehicle after such vehicle has left the
vehicle manufacturer's production line (40 CFR 85.2113(b)).
Participation in the aftermarket certification program is voluntary.
Aftermarket part manufacturers or builders (manufacturers) electing to
participate conduct emission and durability testing as described in 40
CFR part 85, subpart V, and submit data about their products and
testing procedures.
Burden Statement: The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the
Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 547.
Estimated total annual costs: $19,063. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $17,108 and an estimated cost of $1,955 for capital
investment or maintenance and operational costs.
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0981
Affected entities: Manufacturers or importers of passenger cars,
motorcycles, light trucks, heavy duty truck engines, non-road vehicles
or engines, and evaporative emissions components required to receive a
certificate of conformity from EPA prior to selling or introducing
these products into commerce in the U.S.
Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Motor Vehicle and
Engine Compliance Program Fees.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2080.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0545.
Affected entities: Manufacturers or importers of passenger cars,
motorcycles, light trucks, heavy duty truck engines, non-road vehicles
or engines, and evaporative components required to receive a
certificate of conformity from EPA prior to selling or introducing
these products into commerce in the U.S.
Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Motor Vehicle and
Engine Compliance Program Fees.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2080.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0545.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31,
2010. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act, EPA has regulations
establishing emission standards and other requirements for various
classes of vehicles, engines, and evaporative emissions components.
These regulations require that compliance be demonstrated prior to EPA
granting a ``Certificate of Conformity''. EPA charges fees for
administering this certification program. In 2004 the fees program was
expanded to include non-road categories of vehicles and engines, such
as several categories of marine engines, locomotives, non-road
recreational vehicles, and many non-road compression-ignition and
spark-ignition engines. In 2008 the fees program was further expanded
to include fees for certification of evaporative system components
(primarily fuel lines and fuel tanks). Manufacturers and importers of
covered vehicles, engines and components are required to pay the
applicable certification fees prior to their certification applications
being reviewed. This ICR estimates the paperwork burden of complying
with this fees requirement.
Burden Statement: The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the
Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 495.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
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Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
7.87.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 1,207 hours.
Estimated total annual costs: $100,577. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $80,837 and an estimated cost of $19,739 for maintenance
and operational costs.
Dated: January 14, 2010.
Karl Simon,
Director, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division.
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