This collection is approved pursuant to 5 CFR Part 1320. OMB notes, however, that the collection may need to be revised to reflect EPA's April 25, 2000 final rule establishing Phase 2 emission standards for handheld engines at or below 19 kW. Prior to collecting any information under the provisions of that rule, EPA should ensure that an information collection request has been approved by OMB as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. In resubmitting this collection to OMB for renewed approval, EPA should take care to ensure that the supporting statement is clear and understandable. EPA should also include all appropriate documentation, including certification forms, as required by 5 CFR Part 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
362
0
30
53,985
0
78,486
1,308,000
0
0
This request covers applications for engine emission certification by manufacturers of SI nonroad engines. The ABT program will allow manufacturers to generate emission credits for use in averaging, banking, or trading. Under averaging, a manufacturer could certify one or more engine families within its product line at levels above the emission standard, provided the increased emissions are offset emission reductions for one or more families certified below the standard.
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.