[Federal Register: August 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 164)] [Notices] [Page 46376-46377] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25au99-79] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6427-9] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Emission Defect Information Reports and Voluntary Emission Recall Reports for On-Highway, Light-Duty Motor Vehicles AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces [[Page 46377]] that the following Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: Emission Defect Information and Voluntary Emission Recall Reports for On-Highway, Light-Duty Motor Vehicles, formerly OMB #2060- 0048, expires 11/30/99. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden and cost; where appropriate, it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 24, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandy Farmer at EPA by phone at (202) 260-2740, by email at farmer.sandy@epamail.epa.gov, or download a copy of the ICR off the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/icr and refer to EPA ICR No. 1916.01. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Emission Defect Information and Voluntary Emission Recall Reports for On-Highway, Light-Duty Motor Vehicles (EPA ICR No. 1916.01, previously EPA ICR No. 282.10 and OMB Control No. 2060-0048; which is being split into two collections. This one is only for on-highway, light-duty motor vehicles.) expiring 11/30/99. This is an extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Some manufacturers of motor vehicles are required to submit two different reports under 40 CFR part 85. These reports are only required where certain conditions involving emission defects or voluntary recalls occur. The ``defect information report'' (DIR) contains data regarding the class or engine family and number of vehicles on which a defect has been found, and a description of the defect and its effects on vehicle performance and emissions. The Agency uses the DIR to help identify emission-related defects or classes of vehicles which may not comply with federal emissions standards. The ``voluntary emission recall'' (VER) report contains data on voluntary recall campaigns conducted by manufacturers, including the procedures used by the manufacturers to conduct voluntary recall campaigns, the identification of vehicles or engines affected by the campaign, and the repair to be completed on recalled vehicles. Progress or quarterly updates of the VER reports track the number of vehicles repaired. The Agency uses the VER report and progress reports to ensure that manufacturers are following acceptable procedures when conducting recalls and to track the progress and effectiveness of voluntary recall campaigns. 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 are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. The Federal Register document required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 5/21/99 (64 FR 27780); no comments were received. Burden Statement: The estimated cost to the public of this ICR is 1256 hours and $85,007. A respondent's burden for a defect information report is estimated to be 14 hours per report. The estimated frequency per respondent is expected to average 5.1 responses per year. It is estimated that there will be an average of 12 respondents submitting defect information reports per year. A respondent's burden for a voluntary emissions recall report and the follow-up progress reports is estimated to be 3.5 hours and 14 hours, respectively. The estimated frequency per respondent is expected to average 3.8 voluntary recall reports per year. It is estimated that there will be an average of 6 respondents submitting voluntary emissions recall reports per year. 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; 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. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the following addresses. Please refer to EPA ICR No. 1916.01 in any correspondence. Ms. Sandy Farmer, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Policy, Regulatory Information Division (2137), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460; and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: August 19, 1999. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Division Director, Regulatory Information Division. [FR Doc. 99-22043 Filed 8-24-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P