In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years with the following additional terms of clearance. Prior to
the resubmission of the collection, (1) EPA will study whether the
collection of information is effective at ensuring the compliance
of aftermarket catalytic converter (AMCC) manufacturers and
reconditions supply products that meet Federal emissions
requirements; and (2) During the development of this study, EPA
will work directly with collection respondents to accurately assess
the burden estimate including the number of respondents, burden
hours, and costs associated with the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2012
30,014
0
30,014
220,860
0
220,928
777,112
0
740,786
The aftermarket catalytic converter
policy (AMCC Policy) (51 Fed. Reg. 28114-28119, 28113 (Aug. 5,
1986); 52 Fed. Reg. 42144 (Nov. 3, 1987)) allows aftermarket
automobile catalytic converter manufacturers and reconditioners to
compete with the automobile manufacturers for the aftermarket
catalytic converter (AMCC) replacement market. Without this policy,
it would be illegal, under section 203 of the Clean Air Act, 42
U.S.C. ? 7522, to sell or install AMCCs that do not conform exactly
to the automobile manufacturers' original equipment (OE) versions
of these parts. The policy also makes it possible for automobile
repair shops, which are often small businesses, to take on a
significant share of the AMCC replacement market. In doing so,
consumers are able to purchase replacement AMCCs at a much lower
price than they would pay for an original equipment catalytic
converter. This helps to assure that vehicles will not create
excessive air pollution because motorists are more likely to
replace damaged catalytic converters if they can purchase the
replacements at a cost that is significantly less than original
equipment catalytic converters (cost savings resulting from the
policy are estimated to be about $750 million in 2008
dollars).
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.
1292ss09.docx
Enforcement Policy Regarding the Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters - New AMCC Manufacturers