Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (Renewal)

DATES:

Comments must be submitted on or before November 3, 2026.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2027. 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.

This notice allows 60 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202-566-1744. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets .

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting 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 forms of information technology. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB.

Abstract: This ICR renewal covers the burden associated with the regulatory requirements of the Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards Final Rule (88 FR 4296, January 24, 2023). This rule, known as the Heavy-duty 2027 rule, built upon pre-existing certification and compliance requirements required under title II of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq. ) and which are covered under two other ICRs: (1) EPA ICR Number 1684.20, OMB Control Number 2060-0287, Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Compression-ignition Engines and On-highway Heavy Duty Engines; and (2) EPA ICR Number 1695.14, OMB Control Number 2060-0338, Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Spark-ignition Engines.

The specific provisions EPA adopted in the Heavy-duty 2027 rule that pertain to certification reporting and recordkeeping requirements and that impact the Agency's information collection burden estimate include changes to emission standards, test procedures, regulatory useful life, emission-related warranty requirements and other compliance provisions. Please see the supporting statement in the docket for more detail.

The information described in this ICR will be collected by EPA's Implementation, Analysis, and Compliance Division (IACD) within the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). The information may be used by EPA and the Department of Justice for enforcement purposes. Some non-confidential certification data are disclosed on EPA's website and may be used by trade associations, environmental groups, and the public. The information is collected electronically and stored in IACD's databases.

Form Numbers: None.

Respondents/affected entities: The entities potentially affected by this action are manufacturers of engines and vehicles in the heavy-duty on-highway industries, including alternative fuel converters, and secondary vehicle manufacturers. Manufacturers of light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, marine diesel engines, locomotives, and various other types of nonroad engines, vehicles, and equipment may be affected to a lesser degree.

Respondent's obligation to respond: Regulated entities must respond to this collection if they wish to sell their products in the United States, as prescribed by CAA section 203(a). Participation in some programs is voluntary; but once a manufacturer has elected to participate, it must submit the required information.

Estimated number of respondents: 279 (total).

Frequency of response: Annually or on occasion, depending on the type of response.

Total estimated burden: 16,951 hours per year (61 hours per respondent, per year) hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).

Total estimated cost: $4,370,543 (per year), which includes operation & maintenance.

Changes in the Estimates: The burden has increased by $1,056,924 since the final rule became effective on March 27, 2023. This is due to increased labor and inflation rates.