In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: The expiration date of the collection remains the same as previously. EPA will discontinue the collection for emissions certification and compliance requirements for marine spark-ignition engines, OMB Control Number 2060-0321, once this approval is granted.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2012
08/31/2012
08/31/2012
3,440
0
2,667
364,186
0
293,526
19,249,433
0
12,666,893
EPA is charged with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines which comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. Certification requirements for spark-ignition engines are set forth at 40 CFR Part 90. To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production line, including detailed descriptions of the emission control system, and test data. This information is organized by "engine family" groups expected to have similar emission characteristics. The emission values achieved during certification testing are used in the Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) Program. The program allows manufacturers to bank credits for engine families that emit below the standard and use the credits for families that are above the standard, or trade banked credits with other manufacturers. Participation in the ABT program is voluntary. In addition, manufacturers must demonstrate compliance with standards at various stages of production (Production-line Testing) and throughout the useful lives of the engines (In-use Testing), and respond to audits ordered by EPA (Selective Enforcement Audits). There are also recordkeeping and labeling requirements.
EPA is transferring burden from 2060-0321 (Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine Spark-ignition Engines) to this ICR, 2060-0338 (Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Marine and Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines). Because of the similarity between these two ICRs, it is more logical to have all of these requirements covered by one ICR. Because 2060-0338 is in the process of being renewed, this change worksheet is being submitted now so all of the requirements can be addressed in the renewal package.
All of the burden currently covered under 2060-0321 is being transferred to 2060-0338 under this change worksheet. Once this change worksheet is approved by OMB, EPA will request that 2060-0321 be discontinue.
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.
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)