Investigation into Possible Noncompliance of Motor Vehicles

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
24167	Investigation into Possible Noncompliance of Motor Vehicles	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0086	ICR Reference No: 200206-2060-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199910-2060-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Investigation into Possible Noncompliance of Motor Vehicles
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/03/2002
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/12/2002
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved until October, 2003 in order to allow EPA to continue the collection while it prepares revisions in accordance with these terms of clearance. OMB believes that the collection continues to need substantial revision. EPA should take immediate steps to revise the collection in accordance with the following terms of clearance so as to permit sufficient public notice of the proposed revisions and timely submission of an ICR to OMB in 2003. OMB encourages EPA to consult with OMB during the preparation of a successor ICR in order to assure that EPA adequately addresses the concerns set forth in these terms of clearance. In resubmitting this ICR, EPA should fully address the statistical methodology used to conduct the collection. This discussion should begin with a clear description of the universe of respondents to be sampled and a justification of the sampling frame in reference to the goals of the collection. EPA should specifically address the potential for bias in the information co llected due to the geographic limitation of the sample frame and non-response to the collection and how the potential biases affect EPA's ability to satisfy the statutory requirements for the collection. This discussion should also include a detailed explanation of the approach used to identify certain engine families for investigation in a given calendar year, including a description of any sampling protocol that is used for this purpose. The ICR should also discuss the expected response rate and provide the number of expected responses and expected response rates by stage (e.g. respondent interest, respondent eligibility). The ICR should also explain any follow-up that will be conducted at each stage to increase the response rate, as well as any expansion of the sampling frame that may be anticipated in the event that the number of responses is inadequate to provide sufficient vehicles for testing.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2003	08/31/2003	10/31/2002
Responses	1,800	0	985
Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	587
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EPA collects product information and test results from manufac- turer of passenger cars, light duty trucks and motorcycles. This information is used to verify that emission standards have been met prior to the vehicles being offered for sale and that fuel economy values are accurate. It is also used in selecting vehicles for audit testing. At the conclusion of a model year production figures and test results are reviewed to determine if fuel economy standards have been met.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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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: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Investigation into Possible Noncompliance of Motor Vehicles

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	1,800	985	0	0	815	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	600	587	0	0	13	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 06/12/2002

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