Engine manufacturers are required to
submit Defect Information Reports (DIRs) if emission-related
defects are found on engines of the same models 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. Manufacturer can also initiate
a recall voluntarily by submitting a Voluntary Emission Recall
Report (VERR). VERRs and VERR updates allow EPA to determine
whether the manufactureer conducting the recall is acting in
accordance with the CAA and to examine and monitor the
effectiveness of the recall campaign.
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.