Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3520-1 Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal) Form and Instruction	Modified
0010ss12.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24180	Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2060-0095	ICR Reference No: 201006-2060-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-2060-006
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No: 0010.12
Title: Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal)
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 09/28/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/23/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2010
Responses	12,352	0	12,352
Time Burden (Hours)	9,350	0	10,216
Cost Burden (Dollars)	164,247	0	737,780

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Abstract: Importers of light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, and on-road motorcycles are required to report and keep records regarding the imports. The collection of this information is mandated to insure compliance with U.S vehicle and engine emission requirements under the Clean Air Act. The information collection instruments are EPA Forms 3520-1 for initial entry and 3520-8 for final entry of the more limited class of vehicles imported by Independent Commercial Importers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7401 et seq Name of Law: Clean Air Act
  

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 3724	01/22/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 35796	06/23/2010
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
Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal)	3520-1, 3520-8	Declaration Form: Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines Subject to Federal Air Pollution Regulations ,   Application for Final Admission of Nonconforming Imported Vehicle or Engine

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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	12,352	12,352	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,350	10,216	0	0	-866	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	164,247	737,780	0	0	-573,533	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: $145,500

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]? No

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)? No

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: 06/23/2010

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