Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (40 CFR Part 80, Subpart G) (Reinstatement)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1655ss10.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-02-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24361	Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (Detergent Manufacturer Submissions for Certification)	Modified
185083	Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (Notification by Researchers)	Unchanged
185082	Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (VAR and QA by Detergent Blenders with Non-automated Equipment)	Unchanged
185081	Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (VAR and QA by Detergent Blenders with Automated Equipment)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0275	ICR Reference No: 201802-2060-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201409-2060-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 1655.10
Title: Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (40 CFR Part 80, Subpart G) (Reinstatement)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/02/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/28/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded that it should have in place an internal planning process so that the submission of non-emergency extension requests occurs sufficiently prior to expiration dates to allow for a 60-day period of OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	69,504	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	220,181	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	335,040	0	0

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Abstract: Gasoline combustion results in the formation of engine deposits. The accumulation of deposits, particularly in the orifices of fuel injectors and on intake valves, typically results in increased emissions and reduced engine performance. As fuel injectors replaced carburetors in the 1980's, a number of vehicle manufacturers experienced problems with deposit formation. Detergent additives, which had been available for years to control deposits in carbureted vehicles, were improved to accommodate the new technology. However, their use was voluntary and there were no regulatory standards by which to gauge their effectiveness. Congress recognized the importance of effective detergent additives in minimizing vehicle emissions, and added Section 211(1) in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. It required gasoline to contain detergent additives, effective January 1, 1995, and provided the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority to establish specifications for such additives. The regulations at 40 CFR 80 - Subpart G implemented certification requirements for detergents and imposed a variety of recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain parties involved with detergents, gasoline, or post-refinery component (any gasoline blending stock or any oxygenate that is blended with gasoline subsequent to the gasoline refining process (PRC)). All gasolines must contain certified detergents, with the exception of research, racing, and aviation gasolines.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401-7626 Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 46806	10/06/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 8666	02/28/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (Notification by Researchers)
Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (Detergent Manufacturer Submissions for Certification)
Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (VAR and QA by Detergent Blenders with Automated Equipment)
Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (VAR and QA by Detergent Blenders with Non-automated Equipment)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	69,504	0	0	0	0	69,504
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	220,181	0	0	0	0	220,181
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	335,040	0	0	0	0	335,040

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,400

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/28/2018

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