Federal Register #2026-22209

EPA seeks comments on renewing Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees information collection

EPA is seeking public input on renewing its information collection for Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees. - Government agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Implementation, Analysis, and Compliance Division. - Notice purpose: Request for public comments on the proposed renewal of EPA ICR 2080.09 (OMB Control No. 2060-0545); this is not a procurement opportunity or award. - Who the collection concerns: Manufacturers and importers of covered vehicles, engines, and evaporative-emission components that pay applicable certification fees before EPA reviews applications for Certificates of Conformity. - Estimated respondent burden: 633 respondents, approximately eight responses per respondent annually, and 1,058 annual burden hours. - Estimated annual respondent costs: $96,118, including $15,179 in capital or operation and maintenance costs. These are estimated costs of complying with the information collection, not a contract value. - Comments sought: Whether the collection is necessary, whether burden estimates are accurate, how to improve the information’s quality and clarity, and how to reduce respondent burden. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None identified or requested.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of its information collection request for Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees. EPA charges certification fees to administer its vehicle and engine compliance program, under which manufacturers and importers must demonstrate compliance with emissions requirements before receiving a Certificate of Conformity. The collection applies to manufacturers and importers of covered vehicles, engines, and evaporative emission components. EPA estimates 633 respondents, about eight responses per respondent annually, and 1,058 total burden hours per year.

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