💧EPA Water Quality Standards Regulation
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Water Quality Standards Regulation (Renewal)
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Water Quality Standards Regulation (EPA ICR Number 0988.17, OMB Control Number 2040-0049) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on June 5, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines the renewal of the Water Quality Standards Regulation information collection request, which affects compliance requirements for businesses involved in water quality management. Businesses may face increased regulatory burdens and costs associated with compliance, as indicated by the estimated annual burden of $25 million in labor and operational costs.