EPA Renews Lawnmower Emissions Paperwork Through 2028
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info on small engines like lawnmowers and generators to make sure they meet pollution rules. This renewal keeps the paperwork going through 2028, with no big changes or extra costs expected. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until January 28, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Certification Needed To Sell Engines
Manufacturers must submit the required information to receive a Certificate of Conformity; the respondent's obligation is voluntary but firms that do not respond cannot obtain a certificate and therefore cannot introduce their products into commerce in the U.S. in compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Estimated Burden and Annual Costs
EPA estimates an average burden of 1,390 hours per respondent per year and total annual costs of $102,388,928.41 for this collection, including $45,650,002.40 in annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. The ICR lists an estimated 393 respondents and yearly reporting for certification, production, ABT, and warranty reports.
Reported Burden Decrease vs Prior ICR
EPA reports a decrease of 328 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the currently approved ICR, attributed to fewer respondents and more manufacturers carrying over prior-year data to show compliance.
Paperwork Continued Through 2028
The EPA is proposing to extend the information collection for Certification and Compliance Requirements for nonroad spark-ignition engines through 2028. The notice says there will be no big changes or extra costs expected, and comments are due by January 28, 2026.
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