Engine manufacturers are required to
submit Defect Information (DIRs) if emission-related defects are
found on engines of the same model year that may cause the engines'
emissions to exceed the standards. EPA uses these reports to target
potentially nonconforming classes of engines for future testing, to
monitor compliance with applicable regulations and to order a
recall, if necessary. Manufacturers can also initiate a recall
voluntarily by submitting a Voluntary Emission Recall Report
(VERR). VERRs and VERR updates allow EPA to determine whether the
manufacturers conducting the recall is acting in accordancr with
the CAA.......
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.