The methodology
for this collection was changed to increase the response rate of
the survey. When EPA submits this ICR again for approval, it should
report on the response rate it has been achieving with this
instrument.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2000
03/31/2000
03/31/1997
200
0
1,000
85
0
250
0
0
0
The agency needs this information
collection to enforce the Recall and Defect Reporting regulations
of 40 CFR Part 85, sub- parts S and T. The Vehicle Compliance
Programs Group uses this information to evaluate the effectiveness
of various aspects of a recall campaign, compliance with recall
regulations, and the cause of ineffective recall campaigns. Owners
of LDV's and LDT's may be asked to provide info on vehicles that
have been recalled.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.