ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA-HQ–OAR–2009–0299; 2060-0104; FRL - ]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Motor Vehicle 

Emissions: Revisions to Certification of Alternative Fuels Conversions 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an 

information collection request (ICR), “Motor Vehicle Emissions: Revisions to 

Certification of Alternative Fuels Conversions” (EPA ICR No. 0783.64, OMB Control 

No. 2060-0104) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 

approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). 

Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed 

information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, 

which is currently approved through May 31, 2014. 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before [insert date 60 days after 

publication in the Federal Register]. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ–OAR–

2009–0299 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by mail to: EPA 

Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 

Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460.

EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket 

without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment 
includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information 

(CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Pugliese, Compliance 

Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, 

Michigan 48105. Telephone: (734) 214– 4288. E-mail Address: pugliese.holly@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will 

be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed 

online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 

3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the 

Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket,

visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 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. EPA will 

consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR 
package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will 

issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and 

the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB.

Abstract: With this ICR renewal, EPA is seeking permission to continue recordkeeping 

and reporting requirements for manufacturers to submit information to EPA to ensure 

compliance with the provisions of EPA’s Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Engine 

Conversions Final Rule which was issued on April 8, 2011 (76 FR 19830). This includes 

a variety of requirements for alternative fuel vehicle/engine converters who seek an 

exemption from the anti-tampering prohibition in section 203(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act. 

Under Title II of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.)

Form Numbers: EPA Form Number 5800-257 and EPA Form Number 5800-258

Respondents/affected entities: This action will affect companies and persons that 

manufacture, assemble, sell, import, or install alternative fuel conversions for light-duty 

vehicles, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles.

Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Estimated number of respondents: 25 (total).

Frequency of response: On occasion as needed to obtain certification.

Total estimated burden: 39,193 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).

Total estimated cost: $2,689,777 (per year), includes $363,059 annualized capital or 

operation & maintenance costs. 

Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 20,657 hours in the total estimated 

respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is 

due primarily to the increase in the number of manufacturers and vehicle and engine test 
groups that are participating in the program. 

Dated: _____________________________________ 

 

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Byron Bunker

Director, Compliance Division