The pollution emitted by diesel
engines contributes greatly to our nation's continuing air quality
problems. New emissions standards for these engines and vehicles
will apply starting with model year 2007. Since the new technology
requires low sulfur diesel fuel containing 15 parts per million
(ppm) sulfur or less, the regulations at 40 CFR Part 80, Subpart I,
require the availability of 15 ppm by no later than 2006, with all
motor vehicle diesel fuel required to meet the 15 ppm standard by
2010.
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.