80 FR 31598 - Alternative Method for Calculating Off-Cycle Credits Under the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program: Applications From Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 106 (June 3, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 31598-31601] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13503] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL--9928-70-OAR] Alternative Method for Calculating Off-Cycle Credits Under the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program: Applications From Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 31599]] SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting comment on applications from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles LLC (``FCA''), Ford Motor Company (Ford) and General Motors Corporation (GM) for off- cycle carbon dioxide (CO2 ) credits under EPA's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. ``Off-cycle'' emission reductions can be achieved by employing technologies that result in real-world benefits, but where that benefit is not adequately or entirely captured on the test procedures used by manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with emission standards. EPA's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas program acknowledges these benefits by giving automobile manufacturers several options for generating ``off-cycle'' carbon dioxide (CO2 ) credits. Under the regulations, a manufacturer may apply for CO2 credits for technologies that result in off-cycle benefits. In these cases, a manufacturer must provide EPA with a proposed methodology for determining the real-world off-cycle benefit. FCA and Ford have submitted applications that describe methodologies for determining off-cycle credits from high efficiency exterior lighting, solar reflective glass/glazing, solar reflective paint, and active seat ventilation. Ford's application also proposes methodologies for determining the off-cycle benefits from active aerodynamic improvements (grill shutters), active transmission warm-up, active engine warm-up technologies, and engine idle stop- start. GM's application proposes a methodology to determine the real- world benefits of an air conditioning compressor with variable crankcase suction valve technology. Pursuant to applicable regulations, EPA is making descriptions of the manufacturers' off-cycle credit calculation methodologies available for public comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR-2015-0282, by one of the following methods:http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the On-Line Instructions for Submitting Comments. Email: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov. Fax: (202) 566-1741. Mail: Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR- 2015-0282, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 22821T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention Air and Radiation Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR-2015-0282. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Online Instructions for Submitting Comments: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. Attention Air and Radiation Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR- 2015-0282. 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 email. 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 email comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email 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 http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information for which disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket, EPA/DC, EPA WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is (202) 566-1742. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberts French, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Compliance Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Telephone: (734) 214-4380. Fax: (734) 214-4869. Email address: french.roberts@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background EPA's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) program provides three pathways by which a manufacturer may accrue off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) credits for those technologies that achieve CO2 reductions in the real world but where those reductions are not adequately or entirely captured on the test used to determine compliance with the CO2 standards, and which are not otherwise reflected in the standards' stringency. The first pathway is a predetermined list of credit values for specific off-cycle technologies that may be used beginning in model year 2014.\1\ This pathway allows manufacturers to use conservative credit values established by EPA for a wide range of technologies, with minimal data submittal or testing requirements. In cases where additional laboratory testing can demonstrate emission benefits, a second pathway allows manufacturers to use a broader array of emission tests (known as ``5- cycle'' testing because the methodology uses five different testing procedures) to demonstrate and justify off-cycle CO2 credits.\2\ The additional emission tests allow emission benefits to be demonstrated over some elements of real-world driving not captured by the GHG compliance tests, including high speeds, hard accelerations, and cold temperatures. These first two methodologies were completely defined through notice and comment rulemaking and therefore no additional process is necessary for manufacturers to use these methods. The third and last pathway allows manufacturers to seek EPA approval to use an alternative methodology for determining the off-cycle CO2 credits.\3\ This option is only available if the benefit of the technology cannot be adequately demonstrated [[Page 31600]] using the 5-cycle methodology. Manufacturers may also use this option for model years prior to 2014 to demonstrate off-cycle CO2 reductions for technologies that are on the predetermined list, or to demonstrate reductions that exceed those available via use of the predetermined list. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See 40 CFR 86.1869-12(b). \2\ See 40 CFR 86.1869-12(c). \3\ See 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under the regulations, a manufacturer seeking to demonstrate off- cycle credits with an alternative methodology (i.e., under the third pathway described above) must describe a methodology that meets the following criteria:Use modeling, on-road testing, on-road data collection, or other approved analytical or engineering methods; Be robust, verifiable, and capable of demonstrating the real-world emissions benefit with strong statistical significance; Result in a demonstration of baseline and controlled emissions over a wide range of driving conditions and number of vehicles such that issues of data uncertainty are minimized; Result in data on a model type basis unless the manufacturer demonstrates that another basis is appropriate and adequate. Further, the regulations specify the following requirements regarding an application for off-cycle CO 2 credits:A manufacturer requesting off-cycle credits must develop a methodology for demonstrating and determining the benefit of the off- cycle technology, and carry out any necessary testing and analysis required to support that methodology. A manufacturer requesting off-cycle credits must conduct testing and/or prepare engineering analyses that demonstrate the in-use durability of the technology for the full useful life of the vehicle. The application must contain a detailed description of the off-cycle technology and how it functions to reduce CO 2 emissions under conditions not represented on the compliance tests.The application must contain a list of the vehicle model(s) which will be equipped with the technology. The application must contain a detailed description of the test vehicles selected and an engineering analysis that supports the selection of those vehicles for testing. The application must contain all testing and/or simulation data required under the regulations, plus any other data the manufacturer has considered in the analysis. Finally, the alternative methodology must be approved by EPA prior to the manufacturer using it to generate credits. As part of the review process defined by regulation, the alternative methodology submitted to EPA for consideration must be made available for public comment.\4\ EPA will consider public comments as part of its final decision to approve or deny the request for off-cycle credits. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d)(2). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Off-Cycle Credit Applications A. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Using the alternative methodology approach discussed above, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is applying for credits for model years prior to 2014, and thus prior to when the list of default credits becomes available. FCA has applied for off-cycle credits using the alternative demonstration methodology pathway for the following technologies: High efficiency exterior lighting, solar reflective glass/glazing, solar reflective paint, and active seat ventilation. The application covers 2009-2013 model year vehicles. All of these technologies are described in the predetermined list of credits available in the 2014 and later model years. The methodologies described by FCA are generally consistent with those used by EPA to establish the predetermined list of credits in the regulations, and would result in the same credit values as described in the regulations. The magnitude of these credits is determined by specification or calculations in the regulations based on vehicle-specific measurements (e.g., the area of glass or the lighting locations using the specified technologies), but would be no higher than the following established regulatory caps: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Off-Cycle Credit-- Off-Cycle Credit-- Technology Cars (grams/ Trucks (grams/ mile) mile) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High efficiency lighting.......... 1.0 1.0 Solar reflective glass/glazing.... 2.9 3.9 Solar reflective paint............ 0.4 0.5 Active seat ventilation........... 1.0 1.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ B. Ford Motor Company Using the alternative methodology approach discussed above, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is applying for credits for model years prior to 2014, and thus prior to when the list of default credits becomes available. Ford has applied for off-cycle credits using the alternative demonstration methodology pathway for the following technologies: High efficiency exterior lighting, solar reflective glass/glazing, solar reflective paint, active seat ventilation, active aerodynamics, active transmission warm-up, active engine warm-up, and engine idle start- stop. All of these technologies are described in the predetermined list of credits available in the 2014 and later model years. The application covers 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles. The methodologies described by Ford are generally equivalent to those used by EPA to establish the predetermined list of credits in the regulations, and would result in the same credit values as described in the regulations. The magnitude of these credits is determined by specification or calculations in the regulations based on vehicle-specific measurements (e.g., the area of glass or the lighting locations using the specified technologies), but would be no higher than the following established regulatory caps: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Off-cycle Off-cycle Technology credit--cars credit--trucks (grams/mile) (grams/mile) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High efficiency lighting.......... 1.0 1.0 Solar reflective glass/glazing.... 2.9 3.9 Solar reflective paint............ 0.4 0.5 [[Page 31601]] Active seat ventilation........... 1.0 1.3 ------------------------------------- Active aerodynamics............... Based on measured reduction in the coefficient of drag ------------------------------------- Active transmission warm-up....... 1.5 3.2 Active engine warm-up............. 1.5 3.2 Engine idle start-stop............ 2.5 4.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ C. General Motors Corporation Using the alternative methodology approach discussed above, GM is applying for credits for model years 2013 through 2015. These credits are for a component of the air conditioning system that results in air conditioning efficiency credits beyond those provided in the regulations. GM has applied for off-cycle credits for the Denso SAS air conditioner compressor with variable crankcase suction valve technology. GM is requesting an off-cycle GHG credit of 1.1 grams CO 2 per mile for this technology. EPA currently provides Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) GHG credits for reduced reheat using an externally-controlled variable displacement compressor (EVDC), which provides significant efficiency improvements compared to the baseline fixed displacement compressors that were the norm at the time EPA created the GHG program. Under the 2012-2016 light-duty GHG program, the credit for using an EVDC is 1.7 grams of CO2 per mile. GM has a new EVDC design from Denso that further improves the efficiency of the MAC compressor through the addition of a variable crankcase suction valve (variable CS valve). The Denso SAS compressor improves the internal valve system within the compressor to reduce the internal refrigerant flow necessary throughout the range of displacements that the compressor may use during its operating cycle. The variable CS valve can provide a larger mass flow under maximum capacity and compressor start-up conditions, when high flow is ideal, then reduce to smaller openings with reduced mass flow in mid or low capacity conditions. The refrigerant exiting the crankcase is optimized across the range of operating conditions, creating benefits for the energy consumption of the MAC system. The ``5-cycle'' methodology would not adequately measure the real world GHG reduction benefits of either the EVDC or the variable CS valve. Only one of the five tests is conducted with the air conditioner on and that test cycle represents worse case conditions (e.g., high temperature, solar load, and humidity) and would not represent the real world benefits of the technology. Therefore, GM has chosen to determine the appropriate off-cycle credits through use of an alternative methodology. GM worked with Denso to perform bench testing of EDVC with and without the variable CS valve and quantified the difference. Based on this analysis, GM determined an off-cycle credit of 1.1 grams of CO2 per mile were appropriate. GM substantiated these results by also performing vehicle tests using the AC17 test procedure. III. EPA Decision Process EPA has reviewed the applications for completeness and is now making the applications available for public review and comment as required by the regulations. The off-cycle credit applications submitted by FCA, Ford, and GM (with confidential business information redacted) have been placed in the public docket (see ADDRESSES section above) and on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm. EPA is providing a 30-day comment period on the applications for off-cycle credits described in this notice, as specified by the regulations. The manufacturers may submit a written rebuttal of comments for EPA's consideration, or may revise an application in response to comments. After reviewing any public comments and any rebuttal of comments submitted by manufacturers, EPA will make a final decision regarding the credit requests. EPA will make its decision available to the public by placing a decision document (or multiple decision documents) in the docket and on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm. While the broad methodologies used by these manufacturers could potentially be used for other vehicles and by other manufacturers, the vehicle specific data needed to demonstrate the off-cycle emissions reductions would likely be different. In such cases, a new application would be required, including an opportunity for public comment. Dated: May 27, 2015. Byron Bunker, Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. 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TABLE 2—REGISTRANTS OF CANCELLED PRODUCTS—Continued
EPA company No. Company name and address
71995 .................................. Monsanto Company, 1300 I Street NW., Suite 450 East, Washington, DC 20005.
73801 .................................. Tagos Chemicals India, LTD., Agent: Biologic, Inc., 115 Obtuse Hill Road, Brookfield, CT 06804.
89118 .................................. Vive CorpProtection, Inc., Agent: OMC Ag Consulting, 828 Tanglewood Ln., East Lansing, MI 48823.
CA–090010, HI–840004 ..... Bayer CropScience, LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
MA–090002, PA–080004 .... PeroxyChem, LLC, 2005 Market Street, Suite 3200, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This cancellation order follows a products subject to this order are as or for proper disposal. In addition,
notice of receipt of voluntary follows. because 6 to 7 years has passed, the
cancellation requests received from the Agency believes that existing stocks
A. For Products (069361–00030,
registrants that issued in the Federal have been exhausted and no existing
073801–00003, and 089118–00001)
Register of March 12, 2015 (80 FR stocks date is necessary for persons
12996) (FRL–9923–27). In the March The registrants have indicated to the other than the registrant. Persons other
2015 document, EPA indicated that it Agency via written response that there than the registrant are prohibited from
would issue an order implementing the are no existing stocks because no selling, distributing, or using the
cancellations, unless the Agency production has ever occurred. existing stocks.
received substantive comments within Therefore, no existing stocks date is
necessary. Registrants are prohibited D. For All Other Products Identified in
the 30-day comment period that would
from selling or distributing the existing Table 1 of Unit III
merit its further review of these
requests, or unless the registrants stocks of products listed in Table 1 of The registrants may continue to sell
withdrew their requests. Unit III., except for export consistent and distribute existing stocks of
with FIFRA section 17 (7 U.S.C. 136o) products listed in Table 1 of Unit III.
IV. Summary of Public Comments or for proper disposal. In addition, until June 2, 2016, which is 1 year after
Received and Agency Response to because no production has ever the publication of this Cancellation
Comments occurred, persons other than the Order in the Federal Register.
The comment period closed on April registrants are prohibited from selling, Thereafter, the registrants are prohibited
13, 2015. EPA received three comments. distributing, or using the existing stocks. from selling or distributing products
The comments agreed with the product listed in Table 1 of Unit III. except for
B. For the Product (010163–00174)
cancellations. For this reason, the export in accordance with FIFRA
Agency does not believe that the The registrant has indicated to the section 17 (7 U.S.C. 136o), or proper
comments submitted during the Agency via written response that they disposal. Persons other than the
comment period merit further review or will not sell or distribute any existing registrants may sell, distribute, or use
a denial of the requests for voluntary stocks after December 31, 2014, and as existing stocks of products listed in
cancellation. of that date will no longer have any Table 1 of Unit III. until existing stocks
current stock. Therefore, no existing are exhausted, provided that such sale,
Further, the registrants did not stocks date for the registrant is
withdraw their requests. distribution, or use is consistent with
necessary. The registrant is prohibited the terms of the previously approved
V. Cancellation Order from selling or distributing existing labeling on, or that accompanied, the
stocks of the product listed in Table 1 canceled products.
Pursuant to FIFRA section 6(f) (7 of Unit III., except for export consistent
U.S.C. 136d(f)), EPA hereby approves Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
with FIFRA section 17 (7 U.S.C. 136o)
the requested cancellations of the or for proper disposal. Persons other Dated: May 14, 2015.
registrations identified in Table 1 of than the registrant may sell, distribute, Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Unit III. Accordingly, the Agency hereby or use the existing stocks until such Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division,
orders that the product registrations stocks are exhausted, provided that such Office of Pesticide Programs.
identified in Table 1 of Unit III. are sale, distribution, or use is consistent [FR Doc. 2015–13513 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am]
canceled. The effective date of the with the terms of the previously BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
cancellations that are the subject of this approved labeling on, or that
order is June 3, 2015. Any distribution, accompanied, the canceled product.
sale, or use of existing stocks of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
products identified in Table 1 of Unit C. For Products (059639–00028, AGENCY
III. in a manner inconsistent with any of 059639–00086, and 059639–00089)
the provisions for disposition of existing Since the notice in the Federal [FRL—9928–70–OAR]
stocks set forth in Unit VI. will be a Register of March 12, 2015 (80 FR
violation of FIFRA. 12996) (FRL–9923–27), EPA received Alternative Method for Calculating Off-
clarification from the registrant which Cycle Credits Under the Light-Duty
VI. Provisions for Disposition of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Existing Stocks indicates that the manufacture and
distribution for these products ended Program: Applications From Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor
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Existing stocks are those stocks of about 6 to 7 years ago. Therefore, no
registered pesticide products which are existing stocks date is necessary for the Company, and General Motors
currently in the United States and registrant. The registrant is prohibited Corporation
which were packaged, labeled, and from selling or distributing the existing AGENCY: Environmental Protection
released for shipment prior to the stocks of products listed in Table 1 of Agency (EPA).
effective date of the cancellation action. Unit III., except for export consistent
ACTION: Notice.
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Off-cycle Off-cycle
Technology credit—cars credit—trucks
(grams/mile) (grams/mile)
Active seat ventilation .................................................................................................................................. 1.0 1.3
Active aerodynamics .................................................................................................................................... Based on measured reduction in the
coefficient of drag
Active transmission warm-up ....................................................................................................................... 1.5 3.2
Active engine warm-up ................................................................................................................................ 1.5 3.2
Engine idle start-stop ................................................................................................................................... 2.5 4.4
C. General Motors Corporation high temperature, solar load, and including an opportunity for public
Using the alternative methodology humidity) and would not represent the comment.
approach discussed above, GM is real world benefits of the technology. Dated: May 27, 2015.
applying for credits for model years Therefore, GM has chosen to determine Byron Bunker,
2013 through 2015. These credits are for the appropriate off-cycle credits through Director, Compliance Division, Office of
a component of the air conditioning use of an alternative methodology. Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air
system that results in air conditioning GM worked with Denso to perform and Radiation.
efficiency credits beyond those bench testing of EDVC with and without [FR Doc. 2015–13503 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am]
provided in the regulations. GM has the variable CS valve and quantified the BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
applied for off-cycle credits for the difference. Based on this analysis, GM
Denso SAS air conditioner compressor determined an off-cycle credit of 1.1
with variable crankcase suction valve grams of CO2 per mile were appropriate. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
technology. GM is requesting an off- GM substantiated these results by also HUMAN SERVICES
cycle GHG credit of 1.1 grams CO2 per performing vehicle tests using the AC17
mile for this technology. EPA currently test procedure. Food and Drug Administration
provides Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–0168]
GHG credits for reduced reheat using an III. EPA Decision Process
externally-controlled variable Agency Information Collection
displacement compressor (EVDC), EPA has reviewed the applications for
completeness and is now making the Activities; Announcement of Office of
which provides significant efficiency Management and Budget Approval;
improvements compared to the baseline applications available for public review
and comment as required by the Disclosure Regarding Additional Risks
fixed displacement compressors that in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription
were the norm at the time EPA created regulations. The off-cycle credit
applications submitted by FCA, Ford, Drug Television Advertisements
the GHG program. Under the 2012–2016
light-duty GHG program, the credit for and GM (with confidential business AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
using an EVDC is 1.7 grams of CO2 per information redacted) have been placed HHS.
mile. GM has a new EVDC design from in the public docket (see ADDRESSES ACTION: Notice.
Denso that further improves the section above) and on EPA’s Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/ SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
efficiency of the MAC compressor
greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm. EPA is Administration (FDA) is announcing
through the addition of a variable
providing a 30-day comment period on that a collection of information entitled,
crankcase suction valve (variable CS
the applications for off-cycle credits ‘‘Disclosure Regarding Additional Risks
valve). The Denso SAS compressor
described in this notice, as specified by in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug
improves the internal valve system
the regulations. The manufacturers may Television Advertisements’’ has been
within the compressor to reduce the
submit a written rebuttal of comments approved by the Office of Management
internal refrigerant flow necessary
for EPA’s consideration, or may revise and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork
throughout the range of displacements
an application in response to comments. Reduction Act of 1995.
that the compressor may use during its
After reviewing any public comments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA
operating cycle. The variable CS valve
can provide a larger mass flow under and any rebuttal of comments submitted PRA Staff, Office of Operations, Food
maximum capacity and compressor by manufacturers, EPA will make a final and Drug Administration, 8455
start-up conditions, when high flow is decision regarding the credit requests. Colesville Rd., COLE–14526, Silver
ideal, then reduce to smaller openings EPA will make its decision available to Spring, MD 20993–0002, PRAStaff@
with reduced mass flow in mid or low the public by placing a decision fda.hhs.gov.
capacity conditions. The refrigerant document (or multiple decision SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
exiting the crankcase is optimized documents) in the docket and on EPA’s January 15, 2015, the Agency submitted
across the range of operating conditions, Web site at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/ a proposed collection of information
creating benefits for the energy regs/ld-hwy/greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm. entitled, ‘‘Disclosure Regarding
consumption of the MAC system. While the broad methodologies used by Additional Risks in Direct-to-Consumer
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The ‘‘5-cycle’’ methodology would these manufacturers could potentially Prescription Drug Television
not adequately measure the real world be used for other vehicles and by other Advertisements’’ to OMB for review and
GHG reduction benefits of either the manufacturers, the vehicle specific data clearance under 44 U.S.C. 3507. An
EVDC or the variable CS valve. Only one needed to demonstrate the off-cycle Agency may not conduct or sponsor,
of the five tests is conducted with the emissions reductions would likely be and a person is not required to respond
air conditioner on and that test cycle different. In such cases, a new to, a collection of information unless it
represents worse case conditions (e.g., application would be required, displays a currently valid OMB control
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