In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2021
03/31/2018
10/31/2018
335
0
335
2,215
0
1,970
0
0
0
The information is critical to
allowing DOE to determine: (1) whether alternative fuel provider
and State government fleets are in compliance with the alternative
fueled vehicle acquisition mandates of Sections 501 and 507(o)of
the Energy Policy Act of 1992; (2) whether such fleets should be
allocated credits under Section 508, and (3) whether those fleets
that opted into the alternative compliance program under Section
514 are in compliance which applicable requirements. Regulated
entities, being covered State and alternative fuel provider fleets,
provide this information. Because DOE has the authority under
Section 512 to impose civil penalties and fines on violators. The
information collection is essential to determine whether
alternative fuel provider and State government fleets are in
compliance with the various statutory and regulatory
provisions.
The previously approved burden
hours (1970) was inputted incorrectly in 2013. The burden hours
should have been 2,273. Based on that number there should be a
decreased program change due to agency discretion of 58, instead of
an increased change of 245 as shown in the ICR summary of burden.
Per the program, the decrease is due to the fact that fewer fleets
on average are complying via Alternative Compliance – instead
opting to comply via Standard Compliance, which is slightly less
burdensome.
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.