The information collected is required
so that the Department can determine whether alternative fuel
providers are in compliance with the Alternative Fuel Providers
Vehical Acquisition Mandate (Section 501 of the Energy Policy Act
(EPACT),42 U.S.C. 13251). whether States are in compliance with the
State Fleet Mandate (EPACT, Section 507(o);42 U.S.C. 13257) and in
determining whether fleet owner/operators should be awarded credits
under the Alternative Fueled Vehicle Credits Program (EPACT,
Section 508; 42 U.S.C. 13258). The information collected is
provided by covered state and alternative fuel provider flees.
Because.......
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:
(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;
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.