Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program (Renewal)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
12/31/2024
06/29/2023
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. Upon resubmission of this renewal, the agency must 1) upgrade the supporting statement to align with the general 18 question supporting statement template that the federal government uses for supporting documentation for OMB reviews; and 2) provide screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to EPA (with the control number and burden statement).
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2024
1
0
1
547
0
547
1,955
0
1,955
Under Section 206(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7521), on-highway engine and vehicle manufacturers may not legally introduce their products into US commerce unless EPA has certified that their production complies with applicable emission standards. Per section 207(a), original vehicle manufacturers must warrant that vehicles are free from defects in materials and workmanship that would cause the vehicle not to comply with emission regulations during its useful life. Section 207(a) directs EPA to provide certification to those manufacturers or builders of automotive aftermarket parts that demonstrate that the installation and use of their products will not cause failure of the engine or vehicle to comply with emission standards. An aftermarket part is any part offered for sale for installation in or on a motor vehicle after such vehicle has left the vehicle manufacturers production line (40 CFR 85.2113(b)). Participation in the aftermarket certification program is voluntary. Aftermarket part manufacturers or builders (manufacturers) electing to participate conduct emission and durability testing as described in 40 CFR part 85, subpart V, and submit data about their products and testing procedures. Any information submitted to the Agency for which a claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to policies set forth in CFR title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B-- Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2).
US Code:
42 USC 7521
Name of Law: Clean Air Act (CAA)
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.