Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0719

EPA Requests Public Comment on NPDES Program Information Collection Renewal

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No other OEMs or vendors are involved - Program Overview: - NPDES regulates pollutant discharges into U.S. waters - Permits are required for a wide range of entities, including treatment works, industrial and commercial dischargers, sewage sludge operations, large vessels, stormwater dischargers, construction sites, municipalities, pesticide applicators, and local/state governments - EPA and authorized states issue permits and collect data from these entities - Purpose of Notice: - Soliciting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection - Consolidates information collection burdens and costs for the NPDES program - Products/Services: - No specific products or services are being procured - This is a regulatory information request to support EPA program administration - Unique Requirements: - Public comment is requested to inform the renewal and extension of the ICR - Focus on regulatory compliance and data collection for environmental protection

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to submit an extension request for the Information Collection Request (ICR) Supporting Statement related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. This ICR renewal consolidates information collection burdens and costs associated with the NPDES program, which regulates pollutant discharges to waters of the United States. The program involves both EPA and authorized states issuing permits and collecting data from various dischargers including treatment works, industrial, municipal, and other entities. The EPA is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

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