The Fuel Rating Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Fuel Rating Rule NPRM SS 3-28-14 fin.pdf Supporting Statement A	2014-03-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
32248	The Fuel Rating Rule	Unchanged
210992	Ethanol: capital or other non-labor costs for retailers	New
210990	Ethanol: disclosure for retailers	New
210989	Ethanol: recordkeeping for ethanol retailers & producers	New
183835	Biodiesel: disclosure for retailers	Unchanged
183834	Biodiesel: capital and/or other non-labor cost: retailers	Unchanged
183833	Biodiesel: recordkeeping for producers, distributors, & retailers	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0068	ICR Reference No: 201403-3084-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201103-3084-003
Agency/Subagency: FTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Fuel Rating Rule
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/12/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/28/2014
Terms of Clearance: The FTC should consider comments received regarding the information collection instrument(s) and provide a response and any necessary adjustments in its next submission to OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2014
Responses	225,700	0	225,700
Time Burden (Hours)	40,496	0	40,496
Cost Burden (Dollars)	88,600	0	88,600

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Abstract: The Commission proposes amendments to its Rule for Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting ("Fuel Rating Rule" or "Rule") that would adopt and revise rating, certification, and labeling requirements for ethanol-gasoline blends and would allow an alternative octane rating method. The proposed amendments further the Rule's goal of helping purchasers identify the correct fuel for their vehicles.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2801 et seq. Name of Law: Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 205 Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3084-AB39	Proposed rulemaking	79 FR 18850	04/04/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
The Fuel Rating Rule
Biodiesel: disclosure for retailers
Biodiesel: capital and/or other non-labor cost: retailers
Biodiesel: recordkeeping for producers, distributors, & retailers
Ethanol: disclosure for retailers
Ethanol: capital or other non-labor costs for retailers
Ethanol: recordkeeping for ethanol retailers & producers

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The incremental burden for the proposed amendments is an estimated 238 hours, cumulatively, for recordkeeping, 333 hours for labeling disclosures, and $10,668 for labeling replacements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,000

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]? No

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: 03/28/2014

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