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Order
In view of the foregoing and pursuant
to the authority delegated to me, I
hereby confirm, approve and place in
effect on an interim basis, for the period
October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2011, the annual Sam Rayburn Dam rate
of $3,456,696 for the sale of power and
energy from Sam Rayburn Dam to the
Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative,
Inc., under Contract No. DE–PM75–
92SW00215, dated October 7, 1992.
This rate shall remain in effect on an
interim basis through September 30,
2011, or until the FERC confirms and
approves the rate on a final basis.
Dated: September 13, 2007.
Clay Sell,
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
[Rate Schedule SRD–07]
Wholesale Rates for Hydro Power and
Energy Sold to Sam Rayburn Dam
Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Contract No.
DE–PM75–92SW00215)
Effective
During the period October 1, 2007,
through September 30, 2011, in
accordance with Rate Order No. 58,
issued by the Deputy Secretary of
Energy on September 13, 2007.
Applicable
To the power and energy purchased
by Sam Rayburn Dam Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (SRDEC) from the
Southwestern Power Administration
(Southwestern) under the terms and
conditions of the Power Sales Contract
dated October 7, 1992, for the sale of all
Hydro Power and Energy generated at
the Sam Rayburn Dam.
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Character and Conditions of Service
Three-phase alternating current,
delivered at approximately 60 hertz, at
the nominal voltage and point of
delivery, and in such quantities as
provided by contract.
Monthly Rates
SRDEC shall compensate
Southwestern for Sam Rayburn Dam
Hydro Power and Energy purchased by
SRDEC, in the amount of $288,058 per
month ($3,456,696 per year).
The preceding rate shall be applicable
regardless of the quantity of Hydro
Power and Energy available or delivered
to SRDEC; provided, however, that if an
‘‘Uncontrollable Force’’ prevents
utilization of both of the project’s power
generating units for an entire billing
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0058 and EPA–HQ–
OAR–2007–0904; FRL–8473–6]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collections;
Request for Comment on Two
Proposed Information Collection
Requests (ICRs)
United States Department of Energy;
Southwestern Power Administration
* Supersedes
period, and if during such billing period
water releases were being made which
otherwise would have been used to
generate Hydro Power and Energy, then
Southwestern shall, upon request by
SRDEC, suspend billing for subsequent
billing periods, until such time as at
least one of the project’s generating
units is again available.
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document
announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew two existing
approved Information Collection
Requests (ICRs) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). These
ICRs are schedule to expire January 31,
2008. Before submitting these ICRs to
OMB for review and approval, EPA is
soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection
as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before November 26, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, by
one of the following methods:
• www.regulations.gov: Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• E-mail: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov
• Fax: (202) 566–9744
• Mail: Air Docket, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
• Hand Delivery: Docket Center,
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket’s normal
hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information.
Instructions: Direct your comments to
the Docket ID Numbers identified for
each item in the text. EPA’s policy is
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that all comments received will be
included in the public docket without
change and may be made available
online at www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes
information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Do not submit
information that you consider to be CBI
or otherwise protected through
www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The
www.regulations.gov Web site is an
‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which
means EPA will not know your identity
or contact information unless you
provide it in the body of your comment.
If you send an e-mail comment directly
to EPA without going through
www.regulations.gov, your e-mail
address will be automatically captured
and included as part of the comment
that is placed in the public docket and
made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA
recommends that you include your
name and other contact information in
the body of your comment and with any
disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA
cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact
you for clarification, EPA may not be
able to consider your comment.
Electronic files should avoid the use of
special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. For additional information
about EPA’s public docket visit the EPA
Docket Center homepage at https://
www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Mail Code
6403J, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: 202–343–9264; fax
number: 202–343–2804; e-mail address:
reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Can I Access the Docket and/or
Submit Comments?
EPA has established a public docket
for each of the ICRs identified in this
document (see the Docket ID numbers
for each ICR that are provided in the
text), which is available for online
viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in
person viewing at the Air Docket in the
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/
DC Public Reading Room is open from
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Reading Room
is 202–566–1744, and the telephone
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number for the Air Docket is 202–566–
1742.
Use www.regulations.gov to obtain a
copy of the draft collection of
information, submit or view public
comments, access the index listing of
the contents of the docket, and to access
those documents in the public docket
that are available electronically. Once in
the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in
the Docket ID number identified in this
document.
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What Information Is EPA Particularly
Interested in?
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the PRA, EPA specifically solicits
comments and information to enable it
to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses. In
particular, EPA is requesting comments
from very small businesses (those that
employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA
could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses
affected by this collection.
What Should I Consider When I
Prepare My Comments for EPA?
You may find the following
suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
1. Explain your views as clearly as
possible and provide specific examples.
2. Describe any assumptions that you
used.
3. Provide copies of any technical
information and/or data you used that
support your views.
4. If you estimate potential burden or
costs, explain how you arrived at the
estimate that you provide.
5. Offer alternative ways to improve
the collection activity.
6. Make sure to submit your
comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
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7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA,
be sure to identify the docket ID number
assigned to this action in the subject
line on the first page of your response.
You may also provide the name, date,
and Federal Register citation.
What Information Collection Activities
or ICRs Does This Apply to?
Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OAR–
2007–0904
Affected entities: Entities potentially
affected by these actions are
manufacturers of marine spark-ignition
engines.
Title: Emission Certification and
Compliance Requirements for Marine
Spark-ignition Engines.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1722.05,
OMB Control No. 2060–0321.
ICR status: This ICR is currently
scheduled to expire on January 31,
2008. An Agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information,
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control
numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40
of the CFR, after appearing in the
Federal Register when approved, are
listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal
Register or by other appropriate means,
such as on the related collection
instrument or form, if applicable. The
display of OMB control numbers in
certain EPA regulations is consolidated
in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: Under Title II of the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.; CAA),
EPA is charged with issuing certificates
of conformity for certain spark-ignition
(SI) engines used to propel marine
vessels that comply with applicable
emission standards. Such a certificate
must be issued before engines may be
legally introduced into commerce. To
apply for a certificate of conformity,
manufacturers are required to submit
descriptions of their planned
production line, including descriptions
of the emission control system, and
engine emission test data. This
information is organized by ‘‘engine
family.’’ An engine family is a group of
engines expected to have similar
emission characteristics. There are also
record-keeping requirements. Under the
regulations governing marine SI
engines, manufacturers must use the
Averaging, Banking and Trading
Program (ABT) and must submit
information regarding the calculation,
actual generation and usage of emission
credits in a certification application, an
end-of-the-year report, and final report.
These reports are used for certification
and enforcement purposes. The Act also
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mandates EPA to verify that
manufacturers have successfully
translated their certified prototype
engines into mass produced engines,
and that these engines comply with
emission standards throughout their
useful lives. Under the Production-line
Testing (PLT) Program, manufacturers
are required to test a sample of engines
as they leave the assembly line. This
self-audit program increases efficiency
and reduces cost of correcting mis-builts
and other errors made in the assembly
line. Under the In-use Testing Program
(In-use), manufacturers are required to
test engines after a number of years of
use to verify that they comply with
emission standards throughout their
useful lives.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection of information is
estimated to average 4,029 hours per
respondent. Burden means the total
time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate,
maintain, retain, or disclose or provide
information to or for a Federal agency.
This includes the time needed to review
instructions; develop, acquire, install,
and utilize technology and systems for
the purposes of collecting, validating,
and verifying information, processing
and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with
any previously applicable instructions
and requirements which have
subsequently changed; train personnel
to be able to respond to a collection of
information; search data sources;
complete and review the collection of
information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed
explanation of the Agency’s estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
• Estimated total number of potential
respondents: 10.
• Frequency of response: Annual,
quarterly and on occasion.
• Estimated total average number of
responses for each respondent: 22.
• Estimated total annual burden
hours: 40,293.
• Estimated total annual costs:
$2,240,870. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $200,966 for operation
and maintenance costs.
Are There Changes in the Estimates
From the Last Approval?
To date, there are no changes in the
number of hours in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with that
identified in the ICR currently approved
by OMB. However, EPA is still
evaluating information that may lead to
a change in the estimates.
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Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OAR–
2004–0058
Affected entities: Entities potentially
affected by this action are manufacturers
of nonroad compression ignition
engines and equipment.
Title: Transition Program for
Equipment Manufacturers.
ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1826.04,
OMB Control No. 2060–0369.
ICR status: This ICR is currently
scheduled to expire on January 31,
2008. An Agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information,
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. The OMB control
numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40
of the CFR, after appearing in the
Federal Register when approved, are
listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal
Register or by other appropriate means,
such as on the related collection
instrument or form, if applicable. The
display of OMB control numbers in
certain EPA regulations is consolidated
in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: When EPA establishes new
regulations with tighter engine emission
standards, engine manufacturers often
need to change the design of their
engines to achieve the emissions
reductions required by the new
standards. Consequently, original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may
also need to redesign their products to
accommodate these engine design
changes. Sometimes, OEMs have trouble
making the necessary adjustments by
the effective date of the regulations. In
an effort to provide OEMs with some
flexibility in complying with the
regulations, EPA created the Transition
Program for Equipment Manufacturers
(TPEM). Under the program, OEMs are
allowed to delay compliance with the
new standards for up to seven years as
long as they comply with certain
limitations. Participation in the program
is voluntary. Participating OEMs and
engine manufacturers who provide the
noncompliant engines are required to
keep records and submit reports of their
activities under the program.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection of information is
estimated to average 80.5 hours per
equipment manufacturer and 74.5 hours
per engine manufacturer. Burden means
the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to
generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal
agency. This includes the time needed
to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and
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systems for the purposes of collecting,
validating, and verifying information,
processing and maintaining
information, and disclosing and
providing information; adjust the
existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and
requirements which have subsequently
changed; train personnel to be able to
respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and
review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
The ICR provides a detailed
explanation of the Agency’s estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
• Estimated total number of potential
respondents: 213.
• Frequency of response: Annual.
• Estimated total average number of
responses for each respondent: 1.
• Estimated total annual burden
hours: 17,069.
• Estimated total annual costs:
$848,582. This includes an estimated
burden cost of $5,829 for operation and
maintenance costs.
Are There Changes in the Estimates
From the Last Approval?
To date, there are no changes in the
number of hours in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with that
identified in the ICR currently approved
by OMB. However, EPA is still
evaluating information that may lead to
a change in the estimates.
What Is the Next Step in the Process for
These ICRs?
EPA will consider the comments
received and amend the ICRs as
appropriate. The final ICR package will
then be submitted to OMB for review
and approval pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue
another Federal Register notice
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of the ICR to
OMB and the opportunity to submit
additional comments to OMB. If you
have any questions about this ICR or the
approval process, please contact the
technical person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Dated: September 17, 2007.
Karl Simon,
Director, Compliance and Innovative
Solutions Division, Office of Transportation
and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0935; FRL–8149-1]
N-methyl Carbamate Revised
Cumulative Risk Assessment; Notice
of Availability
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
availability of EPA’s revised cumulative
risk assessment for the N-methyl
carbamate group of pesticides, and
opens a public comment period on this
document and other support
documents. As required by the Food
Quality Protection Act (FQPA), a
cumulative risk assessment, which
evaluates exposures based on a common
mechanism of toxicity, was conducted
to evaluate the risk from food, drinking
water, residential, and other nonoccupational exposures resulting from
registered uses of N-methyl carbamate
pesticides. The N-methyl carbamate
group includes aldicarb, carbaryl,
carbofuran, formetanate HCl,
methiocarb, methomyl, oxamyl,
pirimicarb, propoxur, and thiodicarb.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 26, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0935, by
one of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460–0001.
• Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental
Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S.
Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries
are only accepted during the Docket’s
normal hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. Special
arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information. The
Docket Facility telephone number is
(703) 305–5805.
Instructions: Direct your comments to
docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–
0935. EPA’s policy is that all comments
received will be included in the docket
without change and may be made
available on-line at https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided, unless
the comment includes information
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0058 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0904; FRL-8473-6]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collections;
Request for Comment on Two Proposed Information Collection Requests
(ICRs)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew two existing approved Information Collection
Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These
ICRs are schedule to expire January 31, 2008. Before submitting these
ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on
specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described
below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 26, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, by one of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
E-mail: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov
Fax: (202) 566-9744
Mail: Air Docket, Environmental Protection Agency,
Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: Docket Center, (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room
3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Such
deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
Instructions: Direct your comments to the Docket ID Numbers
identified for each item in the text. EPA's policy is that all comments
received will be included in the public docket without change and may
be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any
disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public
docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https://www.epa.gov/
epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Mail
Code 6403J, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax
number: 202-343-2804; e-mail address: reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments?
EPA has established a public docket for each of the ICRs identified
in this document (see the Docket ID numbers for each ICR that are
provided in the text), which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air Docket in the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the
telephone
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number for the Air Docket is 202-566-1742.
Use www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of
information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing
of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the
public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system,
select ``search,'' then key in the Docket ID number identified in this
document.
What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in?
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.
What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA?
You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal
Register citation.
What Information Collection Activities or ICRs Does This Apply to?
Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0904
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by these actions
are manufacturers of marine spark-ignition engines.
Title: Emission Certification and Compliance Requirements for
Marine Spark-ignition Engines.
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1722.05, OMB Control No. 2060-0321.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January
31, 2008. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: Under Title II of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et
seq.; CAA), EPA is charged with issuing certificates of conformity for
certain spark-ignition (SI) engines used to propel marine vessels that
comply with applicable emission standards. Such a certificate must be
issued before engines may be legally introduced into commerce. To apply
for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit
descriptions of their planned production line, including descriptions
of the emission control system, and engine emission test data. This
information is organized by ``engine family.'' An engine family is a
group of engines expected to have similar emission characteristics.
There are also record-keeping requirements. Under the regulations
governing marine SI engines, manufacturers must use the Averaging,
Banking and Trading Program (ABT) and must submit information regarding
the calculation, actual generation and usage of emission credits in a
certification application, an end-of-the-year report, and final report.
These reports are used for certification and enforcement purposes. The
Act also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have successfully
translated their certified prototype engines into mass produced
engines, and that these engines comply with emission standards
throughout their useful lives. Under the Production-line Testing (PLT)
Program, manufacturers are required to test a sample of engines as they
leave the assembly line. This self-audit program increases efficiency
and reduces cost of correcting mis-builts and other errors made in the
assembly line. Under the In-use Testing Program (In-use), manufacturers
are required to test engines after a number of years of use to verify
that they comply with emission standards throughout their useful lives.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4,029
hours per respondent. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 10.
Frequency of response: Annual, quarterly and on occasion.
Estimated total average number of responses for each
respondent: 22.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 40,293.
Estimated total annual costs: $2,240,870. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $200,966 for operation and maintenance costs.
Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?
To date, there are no changes in the number of hours in the total
estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR
currently approved by OMB. However, EPA is still evaluating information
that may lead to a change in the estimates.
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Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0058
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
manufacturers of nonroad compression ignition engines and equipment.
Title: Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers.
ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1826.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0369.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January
31, 2008. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: When EPA establishes new regulations with tighter engine
emission standards, engine manufacturers often need to change the
design of their engines to achieve the emissions reductions required by
the new standards. Consequently, original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) may also need to redesign their products to accommodate these
engine design changes. Sometimes, OEMs have trouble making the
necessary adjustments by the effective date of the regulations. In an
effort to provide OEMs with some flexibility in complying with the
regulations, EPA created the Transition Program for Equipment
Manufacturers (TPEM). Under the program, OEMs are allowed to delay
compliance with the new standards for up to seven years as long as they
comply with certain limitations. Participation in the program is
voluntary. Participating OEMs and engine manufacturers who provide the
noncompliant engines are required to keep records and submit reports of
their activities under the program.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 80.5
hours per equipment manufacturer and 74.5 hours per engine
manufacturer. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 213.
Frequency of response: Annual.
Estimated total average number of responses for each
respondent: 1.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 17,069.
Estimated total annual costs: $848,582. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $5,829 for operation and maintenance costs.
Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?
To date, there are no changes in the number of hours in the total
estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR
currently approved by OMB. However, EPA is still evaluating information
that may lead to a change in the estimates.
What Is the Next Step in the Process for These ICRs?
EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICRs as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will
issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the
opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any
questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Dated: September 17, 2007.
Karl Simon,
Director, Compliance and Innovative Solutions Division, Office of
Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
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