Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
07/30/2020
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Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2016
195
44
4,018
2,339
0
0
NHTSAâs corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) information is a mandatory collection to ensure CAFE compliance. NHTSA estimates that approximately 23 motor vehicle manufacturers will respond to the information collection in each of the next three years. This collection includes bi-annual reporting requirements, additional as-needed reporting, and the information collection for a petition process. The reporting requirements in 49 CFR Part 537 obligate a manufacturer to submit reports to the Secretary of Transportation regarding whether the manufacturer will comply with an applicable CAFE standard for the model year for which the report is made; the actions a manufacturer has taken or intends to take to comply with the standard; and other information the Secretary requires by regulation. A manufacturer must submit a report containing the above information during the 30-day period before the beginning of each model year, and during the 30-day period beginning the 180th day of the model year. When a manufacturer decides that actions reported are not sufficient to ensure compliance with that standard, the manufacturer must report additional actions it intends to take to comply with the standard and include a statement about whether those actions are sufficient to ensure compliance. NHTSA is requesting approval for this information collection to be modified as follows: added burden for other types of CAFE reporting requirements established by Congress and NHTSA in 49 CFR Parts 525, 534, and 536 which applies to manufacturers seeking exemptions, making changes in corporate relationships, and managing CAFE credits; added burden for CAFE reporting requirements adopted in the October 15, 2012, final rule (see 77 FR 62623); added burden for CAFE reporting requirements adopted in the April 30, 2020, final rule (see 85 FR 24174); and changing the name of this collection to more accurately represent the breadth of all CAFE regulatory reporting from â49 CFR Part 537, Automotive Fuel Economy Reportsâ to âCorporate Average Fuel Economy Reporting.â The modifications and adjustments in burden in calculations results in an increase of 830 hours and (from 3,189 to 4,019).
US Code:
49 USC 32907
Name of Law: Automobile Fuel Economy
The current collection is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection. In comparison to prior collection, the total hours and cost for this collection after the 2019 compliance model year will be 4,018.73 hours for manufacturers and 3,038 hours for the government at a cost of $141,246.78. This represents an increase from the previous collection by 829.73 hours for manufacturers and at a cost of $174,311.52 more. While for the government, this collection has an increase of 2,063.00 hours and at a cost of $109,717.78 more. These costs are also adjusted based upon currently labor rates and corrected for the types of professions involved in each activity.
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.
FRM - IC_2127-0019_CAFE_Supporting Statements_Fuel Economy Reports_(final) v2.docx
537.5,6 and 7 - Pre-model Year Reports