The Fuel Rating Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Ethanol Amendments SS fin_mtd.pdf Supporting Statement A	2010-03-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
32248	The Fuel Rating Rule	Unchanged
192171	Ethanol: disclosure for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends	New
192170	Ethanol: recordkeeping for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends	New
183835	Biodiesel: disclosure for retailers	Unchanged
183834	Biodiesel: capital and/or other non-labor cost: retailers	Unchanged
183833	Biodiesel: recordkeeping for producers, distributors, & retailers	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0068	ICR Reference No: 201002-3084-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200908-3084-005
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: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/11/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/16/2010
Terms of Clearance: The FTC should reconsider comments received regarding the burden estimates and provide a response and any necessary adjustments in its next submission to OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2011
Responses	225,700	0	225,700
Time Burden (Hours)	40,496	0	40,496
Cost Burden (Dollars)	88,600	0	88,600

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Abstract: In response to comments solicited by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) as part of a systematic review of its rules and guides, the Commission proposes amendments to its Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule (“Fuel Rating Rule” or “Rule”) to adopt rating, certification, and labeling requirements for gasoline-ethanol mixtures having more than 10, and less than 70, percent ethanol.

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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

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3084-AB14	Proposed rulemaking	75 FR 12470	03/16/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
The Fuel Rating Rule
Biodiesel: disclosure for retailers
Biodiesel: capital and/or other non-labor cost: retailers
Biodiesel: recordkeeping for producers, distributors, & retailers
Ethanol: recordkeeping for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends
Ethanol: disclosure for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends

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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: As detailed above, the Commission is proposing amendments to the Fuel Rating Rule; the 27 hour increase in estimated burden reflects the incremental recordkeeping and disclosure requirements under these amendments for retailers of Mid-Level Ethanol blends.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 03/16/2010

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