Federal Register #EPA ICR Number 0234.15

EPA Seeks Comment on Renewal of Wastewater Laboratory Performance Evaluation Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for performance evaluation studies on wastewater laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection related to the analytic ability of laboratories performing chemical, microbiological, and whole effluent toxicity analyses under NPDES permits - Includes proficiency testing, reporting, and corrective action requirements - Respondent Scope: - Mandatory participation for major and selected minor NPDES permit holders - Estimated 5,500 respondents annually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ensures compliance with Clean Water Act Section 308 - Seeks feedback on necessity, methodology, and burden of the information collection - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - Supporting documents are available in the public docket

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) titled "Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater Laboratories" for review and approval. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2026. The EPA is soliciting public comments for 60 days on specific aspects of the proposed information collection. The ICR involves evaluating the analytic ability of laboratories performing chemical, microbiological, and whole effluent toxicity analyses required in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

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