In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2015
3,880
0
1,096
201,037
0
174,186
17,371,993
0
7,828,640
For this ICR, EPA is seeking a
revision to an existing package with a three year extension. Under
ICR 1684.18, EPA collects information regarding heavy-duty
on-highway engines and vehicles, nonroad compression-ignition
engines, and categories 1 and 2 marine compression-ignition engines
(collectively referred to here as "engines" for simplicity). Please
note that category 3 marine engines and locomotives are covered
under separate ICRs. Title II of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7521
et seq.; CAA), charges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines that
comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must
be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce.
The information collected is necessary to (1) issue certificates of
compliance with emissions standards and requirements; and (2)
verify compliance with various programs and regulatory provisions.
To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are
required to submit descriptions of their planned production
engines, including detailed descriptions of emission control
systems and test data. This information is organized by "engine
family" groups. Engines within an engine family are expected to
have similar emission characteristics. The emission values achieved
during certification testing may also be used in the Averaging,
Banking, and Trading (ABT) Program. The program allows engine
manufacturers to bank credits for engine families that emit below
the standard and use the credits to certify engine families that
emit above the standard. They may also trade banked credits with
other manufacturers. Participation in the ABT program is voluntary.
The CAA also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have
successfully translated their certified prototypes into mass
produced engines; and that these engines comply with emission
standards throughout their useful lives. EPA verifies this through
'Compliance Programs' which include Production Line Testing (PLT),
In-use Testing and Selected Enforcement Audits, (SEAs). Not all
programs apply to all industries included in this ICR. PLT, which
only applies to marine engines, is a self-audit program that allows
engine manufacturers to monitor their products' emissions profile
with statistical certainty and minimize the cost of correcting
errors through early detection. In-use testing allows manufacturers
and EPA to verify compliance with emission standards throughout an
engine family's useful life. Through SEAs, EPA verifies that test
data submitted by engine manufacturers is reliable and testing is
performed according to EPA regulations. There are varying
recordkeeping and labeling requirements under all certification and
compliance programs. In this ICR, former ICR 1826.05 ("Transition
Program for Equipment Manufacturers (TPEM)", OMB Control Number
2060-0369) was incorporated into ICR 1684.18. This action was
undertaken to consolidate compliance information requirements for
nonroad compression ignition engines and equipment under a single
ICR for simplification. With this consolidation, we combined most
of the certification and compliance burden associated with the
nonroad compression-ignition engine and equipment industries. Under
TPEM, nonroad equipment manufacturers are allowed to delay
compliance with Tier 4 standards for up to seven years as long as
they comply with certain limitations. The program seeks to ease the
impact of new emission standards on equipment manufacturers. This
is achieved by allowing additional time for equipment manufacturers
to redesign their products as needed in response to changes in
engine designs. Participation in the program is voluntary.
Participating equipment manufacturers and the engine manufacturers
who provide TPEM engines are required to keep records and submit
annual reports.
US Code:
42
USC 7521 Name of Law: Clean Air Act, Title II
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.
Form 5900-240 TPEM
2014-08918-4.17.14.pdf
1684-18 Tables.xlsx
1684-18 Supporting Statement 8-18-2015.docx
Information Requirements for Nonroad and On-Highway Heavy-Duty Engines: Certification and Compliance Provisions