managerial $52.55 $24.84 $77.39

technical $33.91 $16.03 $49.94

clerical $16.84 $7.96 $24.80

managerial $50.77 $24.00 $74.77

technical $29.95 $14.16 $44.11

clerical $17.83 $8.43 $26.26

managerial $54.56 $20.59 $75.15

technical $41.57 $15.69 $57.26

clerical $17.94 $6.77 $24.71

managerial $38.57 $20.86 $59.43

technical $17.27 $9.34 $26.60

clerical $16.75 $9.06 $25.81

Non-profits5,6

Eligible 

applicants

Mean Hourly

Wage

Private fleets7,8

8) Benefit ratio of 64.9% wages/35.1% benefits for private fleet workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release 

FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - SEPTEMBER 2011. Assumes these workers are classified under "transportation and warehousing".

Notes:

Table A1. Mean Hourly Wages, Benefits, and Total Compensation

1) State government wages taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, 

Table 6: Full-time State government workers: Mean and median hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

3) Local government wages taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, 

Table 7: Full-time local government workers: Mean and median hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

5) Non-profit wages taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, Table 

33: Nonprofit establishments: Mean and median hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours of full-time workers in 

private industry by work level

7) Private fleet wages taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, Table 

4: Full-time private industry workers: Mean and median hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

6) Benefit ratio of 72.6% wages/27.4% benefits for non-profit workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release 

FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - SEPTEMBER 2011. Assumes these workers are classified under "professional and technical services".

2) Benefit ratio of 67.9% wages/32.1% benefits for state government workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release 

COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - SEPTEMBER 2011

4) Benefit ratio of 67.9% wages/32.1% benefits for local government workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release 

COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - SEPTEMBER 2011

Mean Hourly

Benefits

State government1,2

Local government (including schools)3,4

Total 

Compensation
- engineering manager

- average of env engineers and env scientists; assume this 

person would fill out forms

- general state gov admin assistant/secretary

- engineering manager

- average of general engineers (no env available) and env 

scientists; assuming filling out forms

- general local gov admin assistant/secretary

- assume level 12 management position (no other way to 

categorize)

- assume level 9 (staff) engineer (no other way to categorize)

- general non-profit admin assistant/secretary

- transportation manager; assume this person would be filling out 

the forms

- average of bus and truck driver wages; may not be relevant to 

rebate program

- general private sector admin assistant/secretary

et workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release EMPLOYER COSTS 

Assumes these workers are classified under "transportation and warehousing".

rly Wages, Benefits, and Total Compensation

Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, 

ian hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, 

an hourly, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, Table 

kly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours of full-time workers in 

Occupational earnings tables: United States, December 2009 – January 2011, Table 

y, weekly, and annual earnings and mean weekly and annual hours

 workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release EMPLOYER COSTS 

Assumes these workers are classified under "professional and technical services".

ernment workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release EMPLOYER 

ernment workers taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics news release EMPLOYER 

Notes
Management Technical

1a. Review instructions 1.00 0.25 0.75

1b. Gather information about existing vehicle(s) to replace or retrofit 3.00 0.00 3.00

1c. Fill out Part I of the Application Form 0.50 0.10 0.40

1d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

1e. Submit Purchase Order to EPA within 60 days of application approval 0.60 0.10 0.25

Task 1 Total 5.45 0.55 4.40

2a. Review instructions 0.50 0.00 0.50

2b. Gather invoices and information for new vehicle(s) and/or equipment 2.00 0.00 2.00

2c. Fill out Part II of application form 0.25 0.10 0.15

2d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

Task 2 Total 3.10 0.20 2.65

Table A2. State Gov

Estimated 

Time to 

Complete (hr)

Contribution of Each Worker to the Task

Task
Clerical

0.00 $56.80 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $149.82 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $27.72 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $13.94 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $26.42 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.50 $274.71

0.00 $24.97 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $99.88 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $15.23 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $13.94 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $154.02

Table A2. State Government Burden Calculation (per Response)

Task 2: Rebate Application Form - Part II

Weighted 

Average Cost

Each Worker to the Task Type of 

Activitity

(OMB)

Task 1: Rebate Application - Part I

Respondent Type

Reporting 

Frequency

No. Responses 

/ Respondent / 

year
Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Type of Activity

(EPA classification)

Obligation of 

Response 

(OMB) Affected Public (OMB)
Management Technical

1a. Review instructions 1.00 0.25 0.75

1b. Gather information about existing vehicle(s) to replace or retrofit 3.00 0.00 3.00

1c. Fill out Part I of the Application Form 0.50 0.10 0.40

1d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

1e. Submit Purchase Order to EPA within 60 days of application approval 0.60 0.10 0.25

Task 1 Total 5.45 0.55 4.40

2a. Review instructions 0.50 0.00 0.50

2b. Gather invoices and information for new vehicle(s) and/or equipment 2.00 0.00 2.00

2c. Fill out Part II of application form 0.25 0.10 0.15

2d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

Task 2 Total 3.10 0.20 2.65

Table A3. Local Go

Task

Estimated 

Time to 

Complete (hr)

Contribution of Each Worker to the Task
Clerical

0.00 $51.77 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $132.33 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $25.12 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $14.04 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $25.07 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.50 $248.33

0.00 $22.05 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $88.22 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $14.09 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $14.04 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $138.41

Task 1: Rebate Application - Part I

Task 2: Rebate Application Form - Part II

Table A3. Local Government Burden Calculation (per Response)

Each Worker to the Task

Weighted 

Average Cost Respondent Type

Reporting 

Frequency

No. Responses 

/ Respondent / 

year

Type of 

Activitity

(OMB)
Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Type of Activity

(EPA classification)

Obligation of 

Response 

(OMB) Affected Public (OMB)
Management Technical

1a. Review instructions 1.00 0.25 0.75

1b. Gather information about existing vehicle(s) to replace or retrofit 3.00 0.00 3.00

1c. Fill out Part I of the Application Form 0.50 0.10 0.40

1d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

1e. Submit Purchase Order to EPA within 60 days of application approval 0.60 0.10 0.25

Task 1 Total 5.45 0.55 4.40

2a. Review instructions 0.50 0.00 0.50

2b. Gather invoices and information for new vehicle(s) and/or equipment 2.00 0.00 2.00

2c. Fill out Part II of application form 0.25 0.10 0.15

2d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

Task 2 Total 3.10 0.20 2.65

Table A4. Non-

Task

Estimated 

Time to 

Complete (hr)

Contribution of Each Worker to the Task
Clerical

0.00 $61.73 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $171.78 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $30.42 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $13.69 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $28.01 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.50 $305.63

0.00 $28.63 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $114.52 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $16.10 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $13.69 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $172.94

Task 1: Rebate Application - Part I

Task 2: Rebate Application Form - Part II

Table A4. Non-Profit Burden Calculation (per Response)

Each Worker to the Task

Weighted 

Average Cost Respondent Type

Reporting 

Frequency

No. Responses 

/ Respondent / 

year

Type of 

Activitity

(OMB)
Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Type of Activity

(EPA classification)

Obligation of 

Response 

(OMB) Affected Public (OMB)
Management Technical

1a. Review instructions 1.00 1.00 0.00

1b. Gather information about existing vehicle(s) to replace or retrofit 1.50 0.50 1.00

1c. Fill out Part I of the Application Form 0.50 0.50 0.00

1d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

1e. Submit Purchase Order to EPA within 60 days of application approval 0.60 0.35 0.00

Task 1 Total 3.95 2.45 1.00

2a. Review instructions 0.50 0.50 0.00

2b. Gather invoices and information for new vehicle(s) and/or equipment 1.00 0.50 0.50

2c. Fill out Part II of application form 0.25 0.25 0.00

2d. Sign and submit to EPA 0.35 0.10 0.00

Task 2 Total 2.10 1.35 0.50

Table A5. Privat

Task

Estimated 

Time to 

Complete (hr)

Contribution of Each Worker to the Task
Clerical

0.00 $59.43 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $56.32 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $29.71 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $12.40 All applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $27.25 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.50 $185.11

0.00 $29.71 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $43.02 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.00 $14.86 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $12.40 Approved Applicants As needed 1 Reporting

0.25 $99.98

Task 1: Rebate Application - Part I

Task 2: Rebate Application Form - Part II

Table A5. Private Fleet Burden Calculation (per Response)

Each Worker to the Task

Weighted 

Average Cost Respondent Type

Reporting 

Frequency

No. Responses 

/ Respondent / 

year

Type of 

Activitity

(OMB)
Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Application Voluntary Government, non-profit, business

Type of Activity

(EPA classification)

Obligation of 

Response 

(OMB) Affected Public (OMB)
Number of 

Responses

Hours per 

Response

Cost per 

Response Total Hours

State governments 30 5.45 $274.71 163.5

Local governments (incl school districts) 30 5.45 $248.33 163.5

Non-profits 30 5.45 $305.63 163.5

Private Fleets 30 3.95 $185.11 118.5

Total 120 609

State governments 25 3.1 $154.02 77.5

Local governments (incl school districts) 25 3.1 $138.41 77.5

Non-profits 25 3.1 $172.94 77.5

Private Fleets 25 2.1 $99.98 52.5

Total 100 285

Total Respondent Burden 894

Rebate Form - Part I

Rebate Form - Part II

Table A6. Typical Rebate Program Respondent Burden
Total Cost

$8,241.23

$7,450.01

$9,168.84

$5,553.31

$30,413.39

$3,850.57

$3,460.20

$4,323.61

$2,499.60

$14,133.97

$44,547.36
1a. Review Part I for eligibility with program requirements 0.50 120

1b. Enter updated vehicle and/or equipment information into tracking database 0.50 120

Task 1 Total 1.00

2a. Review Part II to confirm compliance with program guidance 0.50 100

2b. Enter new vehicle and/or equipment information into tracking database 0.50 100

2c. Release funds to applicant 0.50 100

Task 2 Total 1.50

Total EPA Burden

Notes:

1. Labor Rate for Federal is $41.57

Task

Estimated 

Time to 

Complete (hr)

Number of 

Responses / 

year
60 $2,494.20 EPA As needed Reporting Application

60 $2,494.20 EPA As needed Reporting Application

120 $4,988.40

50 $2,078.50 EPA As needed Reporting Application

50 $2,078.50 EPA As needed Reporting Application

50 $2,078.50 EPA As needed Reporting Application

150 $6,235.50

270 $11,223.90

Task 1: Rebate Application - Part I

Task 2: Rebate Application Form - Part II

Table A7. EPA Burden Calculation

Total Labor 

Cost1 Respondent Type

Reporting 

Frequency

Type of 

Activitity

(OMB)

Type of Activity

Total Hours (EPA classification)
Voluntary EPA

Voluntary EPA

Voluntary EPA

Voluntary EPA

Voluntary EPA

Obligation of 

Response 

(OMB) Affected Public (OMB)