Manufacturers and importers of
motor-vehicle gasoline, motor-vehicle diesel fuel, and additives
for those fuels, are required to conduct health-effects research,
unless they qualify for an exemption. Many small businesses are
exempt from some or all of the requirements. Manufacturers of
similar fuels or additives have the opportunity to group and share
the expenses. The information will be used to identify fuels and
additives whose emissions may pose an unreasonable risk to public
health, thus meriting further investigation and/or
regulation.
The API testing program has
reduced activity as it nears completion. The Afton test program has
been completed. Other activities are estimated to be at about the
same level.
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.
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Fuels and Fuel Additives: Health-Effects Research Protocols (40 CFR part 79, subpart F) (Renewal) Afton Chemical Company (formerly Ethyl Corporation) Alternative Tier 2 Testing on MMT