Federal Register #EPAHQ-OLEM-2018-0081

EPA Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Local Government Reimbursement under CERCLA Sec. 123

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its proposed extension of an information collection request related to reimbursement for local governments responding to hazardous substance emergencies under CERCLA Sec. 123. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Superfund and Emergency Management - OEMs and Vendors: - EPA is the only entity involved; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information from local governments applying for reimbursement of emergency response costs - Required forms include the Local Government Identification (LGR) Application and Form 93101 - No physical products or specific purchase quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Local governments must demonstrate eligibility and compliance with statutory and program requirements - The process is voluntary and intended to ensure proper use of Superfund resources - The information collection supports reimbursement claims for hazardous substance emergency responses - Locations: - EPA headquarters and Docket Center in Washington, DC serve as the primary points of contact and processing

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) titled "Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Sec. 123" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, currently approved through October 31, 2026. The ICR requires local governments to submit applications demonstrating eligibility for reimbursement of expenses incurred for hazardous substance emergency response. EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection for 60 days.

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