Emergency Review of the Information Collection for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5900-645 Private Fleets Form and Instruction	New
Form 5900-645 State and Local Government (Including Schools) Form and Instruction	New
2780t01.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-08-16
Final_Emergency ICR Memo_2780.01_August 1 2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-16
Clean School Bus Prorgram Appllication User Guide (1).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-16
2780ss01.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261608	Private Fleets Form and Instruction	New
261607	State and Local Government (Including Schools) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202308-2060-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 2780.01
Title: Emergency Review of the Information Collection for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/31/2023
Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/16/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	3,599	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,397	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This supporting statement is for an emergency Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates Program. The CSB Rebates Program currently collects information under an existing ICR; namely the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program ICR No. 2060-0686. The Environmental Protection Agency currently uses ICR No. 2060-0686 to collect information for the CSB Program, but the Agency now needs additional information to ensure successful administration and management of the Clean School Bus Program. This ICR is requesting emergency clearance to cover these additional components. Within six months of approval, EPA intends to submit a revision ICR under the base control number to consolidate all components of this collection. EPA uses approved procedures and forms to collect necessary information to operate a rebate program and has been providing rebates under CSB since 2022. EPA is preparing to launch the 2023 CSB Rebate Application for new potential applicants, as well as launch the 2022 CSB Rebate Close-out Form for existing program participants. EPA is requesting an emergency ICR for additional data to be collected on the 2023 Application and 2022 Close-out Form; these additional data are needed to operate the rebate program as authorized by Congress under the CSB statute. Additionally, new data fields in the Application and Close-out Form are needed for EPA to verify that rebate recipients use the program funds consistent with program requirements, and to gather performance data that can inform future research and policy decisions.

Emergency Justfication: This supporting statement is for an emergency Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates Program. The CSB Rebates Program currently collects information under an existing ICR; namely the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program ICR No. 2060-0686. The Environmental Protection Agency currently uses ICR No. 2060-0686 to collect information for the CSB Program, but the Agency now needs additional information to ensure successful administration and management of the Clean School Bus Program. This ICR is requesting emergency clearance to cover these additional components. Within six months of approval, EPA intends to submit a revision ICR under the base control number to consolidate all components of this collection. EPA uses approved procedures and forms to collect necessary information to operate a rebate program and has been providing rebates under CSB since 2022. EPA is preparing to launch the 2023 CSB Rebate Application for new potential applicants, as well as launch the 2022 CSB Rebate Close-out Form for existing program participants. EPA is requesting an emergency ICR for additional data to be collected on the 2023 Application and 2022 Close-out Form; these additional data are needed to operate the rebate program as authorized by Congress under the CSB statute. Additionally, new data fields in the Application and Close-out Form are needed for EPA to verify that rebate recipients use the program funds consistent with program requirements, and to gather performance data that can inform future research and policy decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 135 STAT. 429 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
   US Code: 42 USC 16091. Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Private Fleets	5900-645, 5900-646	Clean School Bus Application ,   Clean School Bus Close-out Form
State and Local Government (Including Schools)	5900-646, 5900-645	Clean School Bus Application ,   Clean School Bus Close-out Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	3,599	0	0	3,599	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,397	0	0	7,397	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This ICR is for emergency approval of Application and Close-out Form data fields and only captures the incremental program burden due to these additional reporting requirements. Overall program changes will be addressed in the upcoming revision ICR for the CSB Rebate Program under OMB Control Number 2060-0686.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $157,178

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? No

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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: 08/16/2023

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