Reinstated to allow agency to bring collection up to compliance and given prior history as an approved collection. Electronic forms updated to reflect OMB required language.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2010
6 Months From Approved
303
0
0
1,651
0
0
0
0
0
The information is critical to allowing DOE to determine: (1) whether alternative fuel provider and State government fleets are in compliance with the alternative fueled vehicle acquisition mandates of Sections 501 and 507(o)of the Energy Policy Act of 1992; (2) whether such fleets should be allocated credits under Section 508, and (3) whether those fleets that opted into the alternative compliance program under Section 514 are in compliance which applicable requirements. Regulated entities, being covered State and alternative fuel provider fleets, provide this information. Because DOE has the authority under Section 512 to impose civil penalties and fines on violators. The information collection is essential to determine whether alternative fuel provider and State government fleets are in compliance with the various statutory and regulatory provisions.
Thus, this is a continuing reporting requirement, specifically authorized by statute. DOE does not have the authority to waive any of these reporting requirements. The critical/emergency nature of this request is directly related to the Alternative Compliance Waiver applications for vehicle Model Year 2010, which participating fleets must submit by July 31, 2009.
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements are critical to DOE because they allow DOE to determine: (1) whether alternative fuel providers and State governments are in compliance with the alternative fueled vehicle (AFV) acquisition mandates set forth in Sections 501 and 507(o) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct), 42 U.S.C. §§ 13251, 13257(o); (2) whether alternative fuel provider and State government fleets should be allocated credits under Section 508 of EPAct, 42 U.S.C. § 13258; and (3) whether alternative fuel provider and State government fleets that opted to waive into the alternative compliance program under Section 514 of EPAct, 42 U.S.C. § 13263a, are in compliance with the applicable requirements. The implementing regulations for these statutory provisions appear at 10 C.F.R. Part 490. Because DOE has the authority under Section 512 of EPAct, 42 U.S.C. § 13262, to impose civil penalties and fines on those who violate the aforementioned statutory and regulatory provisions, information collection is necessary to determine whether alternative fuel provider and State government fleets are in compliance with these provisions.
Moreover, extending this collection will allow the Program to accept the completed Alternative Compliance Waiver applications regulated entities are submitting, referenced above, and which are due by July 31, 2009. The collection is critical to allowing DOE and the regulated entities to fulfill their statutorily mandated obligations set forth in EPAct as well as the implementing regulations set forth at 10 C.F.R. Part 490. The current ICR must be effective at the time of that waiver application deadline, particularly given that DOE is strongly encouraging fleets to pursue AC, and significantly, that fleets may submit applications by July 31, 2009, for DOE to review and assess.
The increased burden hours, 66 hours in total, is directly related to the collection, review, and assessment of materials submitted in application for a waiver from Standard Compliance, to operate under Alternative Compliance. These materials contain more information and are more detailed than those related to Standard Compliance, and thus require more detailed review.
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.
Form DOE/FCVT/101 U.S. Department of Energy Annual Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Report for State Government and Alternative Fuel Provider Fleets
Supporting Statement - 2009 Renewal_final.doc
U.S. Department of Energy Annual Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Report for State Government and Alternative Fuel Provider Fleets