Before
resubmission of this ICR, the Agency should provide break out of
respondent burden by Tier 1-3 programs versus Tier 4 program to
demonstrate how the transition from Tier 1-3 and the adoption of
Tier 4 results in changed burden estimates. In addition, the Agency
should revise estimates of the number of respondents and burden per
respondent for the Tier 4 program based upon experience
implementing that program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2008
176
0
80
8,547
0
17,069
123,558
0
6,000
Original Nonroad Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) may install non-compliant nonroad
compression-ignition engines in a portion or all of their
production for up to seven years after the effective date of new
emission standards provided they comply with applicable regulations
found at 40 CFR 89.102 and 1039.625, and keep records. Engine
manufacturers who supply the noncompliant engines to be used by
OEMs under this program must also submit reports and keep records
of their activities under the program.
Burden has decreased due to a
program change (new regulations). The current phase, as described
in the previous ICR (the Tier1 -Tier 3 Program codified at 40 CFR
Part 89), is nearing its end and a new phase with new requirements
is starting in 2008 (Tier 4, 40 CFR Part 1039). Some overlap exists
between the two programs. Although the new requirements impose a
slightly larger burden on respondents, EPA estimates that fewer
respondents will participate in the Tier 4 phase.
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.