[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 178 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54280-54282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15253]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0740, EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0741, and EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0742; 
FRL-8219-8]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collections; 
Comment Requests; Information Requirements for Importation of 
Nonconforming Vehicles; EPA ICR No. 0010.11, OMB Control No. 2060-0095; 
Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary 
Aftermarket Part Certification Program, EPA ICR No. 116.08, OMB Control 
No. 2060-0060; and Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees, 
EPA ICR 2080.03, OMB Control No. 2060-0545

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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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 on March 31, 2007. Before 
submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting 
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collections as 
described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 13, 2006.

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.
     Fax: (202) 566-1741.
     Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket, Mailcode 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
     Hand Delivery: Docket Center, (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 
B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. 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 identified by the Docket ID 
numbers provided 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 e-mail. 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 e-mail comment directly to EPA without 
going through www.regulations.gov your e-mail 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: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance and 
Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air 
Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann 
Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734-214-4851; fax number: 734-
214-4869; e-mail address: [email protected].

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 B102, 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

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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.

What Is the Next Step in the Process for These ICRs?

    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 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.

What Information Collection Activities or ICRs Does This Apply to?

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0740

    Affected entities: Importers (including Independent Commercial 
Importers) of light duty vehicles or engines, light duty trucks or 
engines, and highway motorcycles or engines.
    Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Importation of 
Nonconforming Vehicles.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0010.11, OMB Control No. 2060-0095.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on March 31, 
2007. 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: Importers into the U.S. of light duty vehicles, light 
duty trucks, and on road motorcycles, or the corresponding engines, are 
required to report and keep records regarding the imports. The 
collection of this information is mandatory to insure compliance with 
Federal emissions requirements. Joint EPA and U.S. Customs Service 
regulations at 40 CFR 85.1501 et seq., 19 CFR 1273, and 19 CFR 1774, 
promulgated under the authority of Clean Air Act sections 203 and 208, 
give authority for the collection of this information. The information 
is used by program personnel to ensure that all Federal emissions 
requirements are met, and by State regulatory agencies, businesses, and 
individuals to verify whether vehicles are in compliance. Any 
information submitted to the Agency for which a claim of 
confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to policies set forth 
in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B--Confidentiality of Business 
Information (see 40 CFR part 2), and the public is not permitted access 
to information containing personal or organizational identifiers.

Burden Statement

    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, 
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 12,000.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 10,216 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $538,335. This includes an estimated 
burden cost of $431,765 and an estimated cost of $106,570 for capital 
investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0741

    Affected entities: Manufacturers or builders of automotive 
aftermarket parts who seek voluntary EPA certification of an 
aftermarket part or parts.
    Title: Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and 
Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0116.07, OMB Control No. 2060-0060.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on May 31, 
2007. 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 Section 206(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 
7521), on-highway engine and vehicle manufacturers may not legally 
introduce their products into U.S. commerce unless EPA has certified 
that their production complies with applicable emission standards. Per 
section 207(a), original vehicle manufacturers must warrant that 
vehicles are free from defects in materials and workmanship that would 
cause the vehicle not to comply with emission regulations during its 
useful life. Section 207(a) directs EPA to provide certification to 
those manufacturers or builders of automotive aftermarket parts that 
demonstrate that the installation and use of their products will not 
cause failure of the engine or vehicle to comply with emission 
standards. An aftermarket part is any part offered for sale for 
installation in or on a motor vehicle after such vehicle has left the 
vehicle manufacturer's production line (40 CFR 85.2113(b)). 
Participation in the aftermarket certification program is voluntary. 
Aftermarket part manufacturers or builders (manufacturers) electing to 
participate conduct emission and durability testing as described in 40 
CFR part 85, subpart V, and submit data about their products and 
testing procedures.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, 
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 547.
    Estimated total annual costs: $19,519. This includes an estimated 
burden cost of $18,209 and an estimated cost of $1,519 for capital 
investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0742

    Affected entities: Manufacturers or importers of passenger cars, 
motorcycles, light trucks, heavy duty truck engines, and non-road 
vehicles or engines required to receive a certificate of conformity 
from EPA prior to selling or introducing these products into commerce 
in the U.S.
    Title: Information Collection Request Renewal for Motor Vehicle and 
Engine Compliance Program Fees.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2080.03, OMB Control No. 2060-0545.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on March 31, 
2007. 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

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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: As required by the Clean Air Act, EPA has regulations 
establishing emission standards and other requirements for various 
classes of vehicles and engines. These regulations require that 
compliance be demonstrated prior to EPA granting a ``Certificate of 
Conformity''. EPA charges fees for administering this certification 
program; in 2004 the fees program was expanded to include non-road 
categories of vehicles and engines, such as several categories of 
marine engines, locomotives, non-road recreational vehicles, and many 
non-road compression-ignition and spark-ignition engines. Manufacturers 
and importers of covered vehicles and engines are required to pay the 
applicable certification fees prior to their certification applications 
being reviewed. This ICR estimates the paperwork burden of complying 
with this fees requirement.

Burden Statement

    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, 
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 290.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 
7.35.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 2,132 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $85,541. This includes an estimated 
burden cost of $76,840 and an estimated cost of $8,701 for maintenance 
and operational costs.

    Dated: September 6, 2006.
Janet Cohen,
Acting Director, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division.
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