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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[EPA–HQ–OAR–2005–0120, EPA–HQ–OAR– 

2005–0121, and EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0060; 

FRL–9652–9] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collections; 

Request for Comment on Three 

Proposed Information Collection 

Requests (ICRs) 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 between 

July 31, 2012 and August 31, 2012. 

Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for 

review and approval, EPA is soliciting 

comments on specific aspects of these 

proposed information collection 

requests as described below. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before May 29, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 

identified by the Docket ID numbers 

provided for each item in the text, by 

one of the following methods: 

• www.regulations.gov: Follow the 

on-line instructions for submitting 

comments. 

• Email: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov. 

• Fax: (202) 566–9744. 

• Mail: Air Docket, Environmental 

Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 

Washington, DC 20460. 

• Hand Delivery: Docket Center, 

(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 

Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 

20460. 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 to 

the Docket ID Numbers identified for 

each item in the text. EPA’s policy is 

that all comments received will be 

included in the public docket without 

change and may be made available 

online at 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 

www.regulations.gov or email. The 

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 email comment directly 

to EPA without going through 

www.regulations.gov, your email 

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: 

Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales, 

Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 

Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Code 

6403J, Washington, DC 20460; 

telephone number: 202–343–9264; fax 

number: 202–343–2804; email address: 

reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov. 

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 www.regulations.gov, or in 

person viewing at the Air Docket in the 

EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA 

West, Room 3334, 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 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. 


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What information collection activity or 

ICR does this apply to? 

Docket ID No.: EPA–HQ–OAR–2005– 

0120 

Affected entities: Entities potentially 

affected by this action are large onhighway heavy-duty engine and vehicle 

manufacturers. 

Title: Nonconformance Penalties for 

Heavy-Duty Engines and Heavy-Duty 

Vehicles, Including Light-Duty Trucks; 

Reporting and Recordkeeping 

Requirements (Renewal). 

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1285.08, 

OMB Control No. 2060–0132. 

ICR status: This ICR is currently 

scheduled to expire on July 31, 2012. 

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: Nonconformance penalties 

(NCP) provisions allow a manufacturer 

to introduce into commerce heavy-duty 

engines (HDEs) or heavy-duty vehicles 

(HDVs), including light-duty trucks 

(LDTs), which fail to conform to certain 

emission standards, upon payment of a 

monetary penalty. The information 

collection activities for the NCP 

program include the collection of 

periodic reports and other information 

which the manufacturer creates and 

submits to the Diesel Engine 

Compliance Center (DECC), Compliance 

Division (CD), Office of Transportation 

and Air Quality (OTAQ), Office of Air 

and Radiation (OAR), of the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA). DECC uses this information to 

ensure that manufacturers are in 

compliance with applicable regulations 

and the Clean Air Act (CAA) and have 

paid the appropriate penalties. The 

information submitted in the 

manufacturers’ NCP reports is stored in 

DECC’s computer tracking system to 

ensure accurate accounting of NCP 

payments. Since nonconformance 

penalties and associated Production 

Compliance Audits (PCA) are an option 

selected by manufacturers, EPA cannot 

be certain how many engine families 

manufacturers will request to be 

included in the NCP program each year. 

Likewise, we cannot be certain of the 

number of PCAs that will be conducted 

each model year. However, EPA 

estimates for ICR purposes, that six 

engine families will be included in the 

NCP program each model year. 

Besides DECC, this information could 

be used by the Office of Enforcement 

and Compliance Assurance (OECA) and 

the Department of Justice for 

enforcement purposes. NonConfidential Business Information (CBI) 

information may be disclosed upon 

request under the Freedom of 

Information Act to trade associations, 

environmental groups, and the public. 

Burden Statement: The annual public 

reporting and recordkeeping burden for 

this collection of information is 

estimated to average 589 hours per year. 

Burden means the total time, effort, or 

financial resources expended by persons 

to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose 

or provide information to or for a 

Federal agency. This includes the time 

needed to review instructions; develop, 

acquire, install, and utilize technology 

and systems for the purposes of 

collecting, validating, and verifying 

information, processing and 

maintaining information, and disclosing 

and providing information; adjust the 

existing ways to comply with any 

previously applicable instructions and 

requirements which have subsequently 

changed; train personnel to be able to 

respond to a collection of information; 

search data sources; complete and 

review the collection of information; 

and transmit or otherwise disclose the 

information. 

The ICR provides a detailed 

explanation of the Agency’s estimate, 

which is under review and briefly 

summarized here: 

Estimated total number of potential 

respondents: 2. 

Frequency of response: Quarterly, 

Annually, On Occasion. 

Estimated total average number of 

responses for each respondent: 26. 

Estimated total annual burden hours: 

1,178 hours. 

Estimated total annual costs: $94,999. 

This includes an estimated burden cost 

of $76,819.28 and an estimated cost of 

$18,180.00 for capital investment or 

maintenance and operational costs. 

Docket ID No.: EPA–HQ–OAR–2005– 

0121 

Affected entities: Entities potentially 

affected by this action are 

manufacturers, importers or vendors of 

on-road heavy duty vehicles, and all 

categories of nonroad engines and 

nonroad equipment. 

Title: Exclusion Determinations for 

New Nonroad Spark-ignited, New 

Nonroad Compression-ignited Engines, 

and New On-road Heavy Duty Engines 

(Renewal). 

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1852.05, 

OMB Control No. 2060–0395. 

ICR status: This ICR is currently 

scheduled to expire on July 31, 2012. 

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 the provisions of the 

Clean Air Act (CAA), the Administrator 

is required to promulgate regulations to 

control air pollutant emissions from 

motor vehicles and nonroad engines, as 

defined in the CAA. Motor vehicles and 

non-road engines not meeting the 

applicable definitions are excluded from 

compliance with current regulations. A 

manufacturer may make an exclusion 

determination by itself; however, 

manufacturers and importers may 

routinely request EPA to make such 

determination to ensure that their 

determination does not differ from the 

Agency’s. To request an exclusion 

determination, manufacturers submit a 

letter with a description of the engine 

and/or vehicle (engine type, horsepower 

rating, intended usage, etc.) and sales 

brochures or pictures, to either the 

Gasoline Engine Compliance Center 

(GECC) or the Diesel Engine Compliance 

Center (DECC). Both Centers are part of 

Compliance Division (CD), Office of 

Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). 

GECC and DECC use this information to 

determine whether the engine or vehicle 

is excluded from compliance with one 

or more emission regulations. GECC and 

DECC then store the data in its internal 

files, and make it available to the public 

upon request under the Freedom of 

Information Act. 

Burden Statement: The annual public 

reporting and recordkeeping burden for 

this collection of information is 

estimated to average seven hours per 

response. Burden means the total time, 

effort, or financial resources expended 

by persons to generate, maintain, retain, 

or disclose or provide information to or 

for a Federal agency. This includes the 

time needed to review instructions; 

develop, acquire, install, and utilize 

technology and systems for the purposes 

of collecting, validating, and verifying 


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information, processing and 

maintaining information, and disclosing 

and providing information; adjust the 

existing ways to comply with any 

previously applicable instructions and 

requirements which have subsequently 

changed; train personnel to be able to 

respond to a collection of information; 

search data sources; complete and 

review the collection of information; 

and transmit or otherwise disclose the 

information. 

The ICR provides a detailed 

explanation of the Agency’s estimate, 

which is only briefly summarized here: 

Estimated total number of potential 

respondents: 12. 

Frequency of response: Annual or On 

Occasion. 

Estimated total average number of 

responses for each respondent: 3. 

Estimated total annual burden hours: 

69. 

Estimated total annual costs: $5,654. 

This includes an estimated burden cost 

of $5,538 and an estimated cost of $116 

for capital investment or maintenance 

and operational costs. 

Docket Number: EPA–HQ–OAR–2004– 

0060 

Affected entities: Entities potentially 

affected by these actions are 

manufacturers of nonroad spark-ignition 

engines, including marine spark ignition 

engines. 

Title: Emissions Certification and 

Compliance Requirements for Nonroad 

Spark-Ignition Engines. 

EPA ICR Number: 1695.10, OMB 

Control Number 2060–0338. 

Abstract: This ICR is currently 

scheduled to expire on August 31, 2012. 

This information collection is requested 

under the authority of Title II of the 

Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.). 

Under this Title, EPA is charged with 

issuing certificates of conformity for 

those engines which comply with 

applicable emission standards. Such a 

certificate must be issued before engines 

may be legally introduced into 

commerce. To apply for a certificate of 

conformity, manufacturers are required 

to submit descriptions of their planned 

production line, including detailed 

descriptions of the emission control 

system, and test data. This information 

is organized by ‘‘engine family’’ groups 

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 manufacturers to 

bank credits for engine families that 

emit below the standard and use the 

credits for families that emit above the 

standard. They may also trade banked 

credits with other manufacturers. 

Participation in the ABT program is 

voluntary. Different categories of sparkignition engines may also be required to 

comply with production-line testing and 

in-use testing. There are also 

recordkeeping and labeling 

requirements. In this notice, former ICR 

1722.06 (‘‘Emission Certification and 

Compliance Requirements for SparkIgnition Marine Engine, OMB Control 

Number 2060–0321) and portions of 

former ICR 2251.03 (Control of 

Emissions from Nonroad Spark-Ignition 

Engines and Equipment, OMB Control 

Number 2060–0603) are being 

incorporated into ICR 1695.10. This 

action is undertaken to consolidate 

certification and compliance 

information requirements for sparkignition engines into one ICR for 

simplification. With this consolidation, 

we combine all the certification and 

compliance burden associated with the 

spark-ignition engine industry. 

This information is collected 

electronically by the Gas Engine 

Compliance Center (GECC), Compliance 

Division, Office of Transportation and 

Air Quality (OTAQ), Office of Air and 

Radiation of the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency. GECC uses this 

information to ensure that 

manufacturers are in compliance with 

applicable regulations and the Clean Air 

Act (CAA). It may also be used by the 

Office of Enforcement and Compliance 

Assurance (OECA) and the Department 

of Justice for enforcement purposes. 

Non-Confidential Business Information 

(CBI) may be disclosed on OTAQ’s Web 

site or upon request under the Freedom 

of Information Act to trade associations, 

environmental groups, and the public. 

Burden Statement: The annual public 

reporting and recordkeeping burden for 

this collection of information is 

estimated to average 127 hours per 

response. Burden means the total time, 

effort, or financial resources expended 

by persons to generate, maintain, retain, 

or disclose or provide information to or 

for a Federal agency. This includes the 

time needed to review instructions; 

develop, acquire, install, and utilize 

technology and systems for the purposes 

of collecting, validating, and verifying 

information, processing and 

maintaining information, and disclosing 

and providing information; adjust the 

existing ways to comply with any 

previously applicable instructions and 

requirements which have subsequently 

changed; train personnel to be able to 

respond to a collection of information; 

search data sources; complete and 

review the collection of information; 

and transmit or otherwise disclose the 

information. 

The ICR provides a detailed 

explanation of the Agency’s estimate, 

which is under review and briefly 

summarized here (the following 

numbers represent consolidated burden 

for the three combined ICRs): 

Estimated total number of potential 

respondents: 864. 

Frequency of response: Annual or On 

Occasion. 

Estimated total average number of 

responses for each respondent: 3.14. 

Estimated total annual burden hours: 

345,159. 

Estimated total annual costs: 

$41,396,380. This includes an estimated 

burden cost of $22,146,947 and an 

estimated cost of $19,249,433 for capital 

investment or maintenance and 

operational costs. 

Are there changes in the estimates from 

the last approval? 

To date, there are no changes in the 

number of hours in the total estimated 

respondent burden compared with that 

identified in the ICR currently approved 

by OMB. However, EPA is still 

evaluating information that may lead to 

a change in the estimates. 

What is the next step in the process for 

these ICRs? 

EPA will consider the comments 

received and amend the ICRs as 

appropriate. The final ICR packages 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. 

Dated: March 16, 2012. 

Byron J. Bunker, 

Acting Director, Compliance Division, Office 

of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of 

Air and Radiation. 

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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[EPA–HQ–OA–2008–0701; FRL- 9514–3] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities; Submission to OMB for 

Review and Approval; Comment 

Request; Focus Groups as Used By 

EPA for Economics Projects (Renewal) 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 


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