Federal Register #EPA ICR Number 1937.10

EPA Seeks Comment on No-Discharge Zone Information Collection Renewal and Awards ASL Interpreting Services Contract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection process for establishing No-Discharge Zones (NDZs) under the Clean Water Act Section 312. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds - Office of Pesticide Programs - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - OEMs and Vendors: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (government buyer and administrator) - Deaf Access Solutions, Inc. (ASL interpreting services contractor) - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of information collection for NDZ petitions (no physical products or IT systems) - American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for EPA staff, including access to Confidential Business Information (CBI) under FIFRA, FFDCA, and TSCA - Unique or Notable Requirements: - States may petition EPA to designate NDZs where vessel sewage discharges are prohibited, including for Armed Forces vessels - ASL interpreting services contractor is authorized to access sensitive CBI to support EPA staff - Compliance with confidentiality and security requirements for CBI access - Place of Performance and Delivery Locations: - EPA Headquarters, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 - EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC - Deaf Access Solutions, Inc., 6900 Wisconsin Ave. #31111, Bethesda, MD

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to renew an information collection request (ICR) related to establishing No-Discharge Zones (NDZs) under Clean Water Act Section 312. This ICR involves states petitioning EPA to designate NDZs where vessel sewage discharges are prohibited, including treated and untreated sewage, as well as discharges incidental to normal operation of Armed Forces vessels. The EPA is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of this ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2026, with comments due by June 5, 2026.

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