💧EPA UCMR 5 Compliance Requirements and Implications for Businesses
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) (Renewal)
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) (EPA ICR Number 2683.03, OMB Control Number 2040-0304) 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 original UCMR 5 ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2025. Public comments on the ICR renewal were previously requested during a 60-day comment period via the Federal Register on July 30, 2024. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The text outlines compliance and regulatory requirements related to the UCMR 5, which mandates public water systems to monitor unregulated contaminants. Business owners in the water utility sector must ensure adherence to these regulatory requirements, potentially impacting operational costs and resource allocation.