In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
4,511
0
0
762,182
0
0
38,635,010
0
0
EPA is finalizing more stringent
vehicle emissions standards and reduced sulfur content of gasoline
beginning in 2017, as part of a systems approach to addressing the
impacts of motor vehicles and fuels on air quality and public
health. The final gasoline sulfur standard (see ICR 2459.01) would
make emission control systems more effective for both existing and
new vehicles, and would enable more stringent vehicle emissions
standards. The final vehicle standards, which are the subject of
this ICR, would reduce both tailpipe and evaporative emissions from
passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles,
and some heavy-duty vehicles. These final vehicle standards are
intended to harmonize with California’s Low Emission Vehicle
Program – LEVIII standards, thus creating a federal vehicle
emissions program that would allow automakers to sell the same
vehicles in all fifty states. The final vehicle standards would be
implemented over the same timeframe as the greenhouse gas/fuel
efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles, as part of a
comprehensive approach toward regulating emissions from motor
vehicles.
The burden change is from new
capital and operations and maintenance costs and labor hours
associated with implementing the new programs detailed in this
draft ICR. The increase in burden is due largely to new testing, an
increase in the estimated (high estimate) cost of information
system upgrades for industry, and familiarization. There is also a
slight increase in the reporting burden associated with the new
rule.
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.