(a) A nonconforming engine offered for importation into the United States may only be imported for purposes other than resale under §90.611, or under the provisions of §90.612, provided that an exemption or exclusion is granted by the Administrator.

(b) Final admission shall not be granted unless:

(1) The engine is imported for purposes other than resale under §90.611; or

(2) The engine is exempted or excluded under §90.612.

(c) An engine offered for importation may be admitted into the United States. In order to obtain admission, the importer must submit to the Administrator a written request for approval containing the following:

(1) Identification of the importer and the importer's address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number;

(2) Identification of the engine owner, the owner's address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number;

(3) Identification of the engine including make, model, identification number, and original production year;

(4) Information indicating under what provision of these regulations the engine is to be imported;

(5) Identification of the place where the subject engine is to be stored until EPA approval of the importer's application to the Administrator for final admission;

(6) Authorization for EPA enforcement officers to conduct inspections or testing otherwise permitted by the Act or regulations thereunder; and

(7) Such other information as is deemed necessary by the Administrator.