This survey is
approved as a pilot program. Expansion beyond the limited program
described in this collection will require submission of a complete
ICR to OMB for review. Such submission must include a report on the
results of this pilot program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2007
11/30/2007
1,900
0
0
1,060
0
0
0
0
0
In responds to recommendations from
the National Academy of Sciences, EPA is initiating systematic data
collection designed to improve the methods and tools used by the
Agency to estimate emissions from nonroad equipment. Data to be
collected include engine populations, usage rates and "real-world"
emission rates. This collection will be a pilot survey designed to
develop method and protocols needed to collect data on populations,
usage and emissions of diesel nonroad equipment. Usage and
emissions will be measured using portable electronic
instrumentation. Respondent will include commercial establishments
in the Mining, .........
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.