Notice2022-21595
Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program (Renewal)
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Published
October 5, 2022
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program (Renewal)" (EPA ICR No. 0116.1, OMB Control No. 2060-0060) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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 June 30, 2023. 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60393-60394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21595]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0437; FRL 10182-01-OAR]
Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary
Aftermarket Part Certification Program (Renewal)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Emission Control
System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part
Certification Program (Renewal)'' (EPA ICR No. 0116.1, OMB Control No.
2060-0060) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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 June 30,
2023. 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 December 5, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2013-0437, online using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> (our preferred method), by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f392de929d97de81deb79c90989687b3968392dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f594d8949b91d887d8b19a969e9081b5908594db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>, 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance 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; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1c2ded9d0d2dad89fddc8dfdff1d4c1d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d2e32353c3e363473312433331d382d3c733a322b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> 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 <a href="http://www.epa.gov/dockets">http://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
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: 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 vehicles not to comply with emission regulations during their
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.
Due to the fact that EPA has received only two aftermarket part
certification applications since 1989, the Agency does not expect to
receive any applications in the next three years. The purpose of this
ICR renewal is to preserve EPA's authority to receive such an
application in the event that one is submitted. Consequently, for the
purposes of this information collection request, EPA has assumed that
one manufacturer will apply for aftermarket part certification during
the three-year period covered by this collection.
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. Any information submitted to the Agency for which a
claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to policies
set forth in CFR title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B--
Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2).
Form Numbers: None.
Respondents/affected entities: Manufacturers or builders of
automotive aftermarket parts.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a
benefit.
Estimated number of respondents: 1 (total).
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Total estimated burden: 547 hours (per year). Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $37,208 (per year), includes $1,955
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in estimates: There is no change in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB.
Byron Bunker,
Director, Compliance Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-21595 Filed 10-4-22; 8:45 am]
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