In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Prior to the next renewal, it is suggested that the agency consider the merits of this requirement now that almost all gasoline contains ten percent ethanol and whether removing the code from the PTD would impose more burden than leaving it alone.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2014
44,000,102
0
44,000,102
12,330
0
12,330
20
0
20
Gasoline volatility, as measured by Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) in pounds per square inch (psi), is controlled in the spring and summer in order to minimize evaporative hydrocarbon emissions from motor vehicles. The federal RVP standard is 7.8 psi for southern states and 9.0 psi for northern states. The addition of ethanol to gasoline increases the RVP by about 1 psi. Gasoline that contains 9 to 10 volume percent ethanol is subject to a standard that is 1 psi greater. As an aid to industry compliance and EPA enforcement, the product transfer document which accompanies a shipment of gasoline containing ethanol is required by regulation to contain a legible and conspicuous statement that the gasoline contains ethanol and the percentage concentration of ethanol. This is intended to deter the mixing within the distribution system , particularly in retail storage tanks, of gasoline which contans 9 to 10 percent ethanol with gasoline which does not contain ethanol in that range. Such mixing would likely result in a gasoline with an ethanol concentration outside of 9 to 10 volume percent but with an RVP above the standard. Parties wishing to conduct research or emissions certification on gasoline that does not meet the volatility standard must submit certain information to EPA in order to obtain a testing exemption.
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.
1367ss11.docx
Product Transfer Document (PTD) Requirements