The Energy Independence and Security
Act of 2007 (EISA) was amended to include Consumer Information and
Consumer Education programs to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standards (49 USC § 32908 ). Under EISA, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in consultation with
Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), is required to develop and implement a program to require
manufacturers to label new automobiles sold in the United States
with information on vehicle performance on the basis of fuel
economy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other emissions over
the useful life of a vehicle and to create a rating system for
consumers to easily compare fuel economy, GHG and emissions at the
point-of-sale. In addition, NHTSA, by rule, must provide direction
to manufacturers regarding a permanent and prominent display
labeled on automobiles capable of operating on alternative fuels
and to ensure that the owner's manuals of vehicles capable of
operating on these fuels, including the renewable nature and
environmental benefits of using alternative fuels, include
information describing capability and benefits of using alternative
fuels.
US Code:
49
USC 32908 Name of Law: Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emmissions and
Alternative Fuels Education Program
US Code:
49 USC Chapter 329 Fuel Economy Name of Law: Transportation
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.