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.
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.
Form 5900-127 Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)
1695ss12.docx
1722t05renewal.xlsx
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines (Renewal)