Federal Register #EPA ICR No. 2317.05

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Academic Laboratory Generator Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its proposed extension of the Information Collection Request (ICR) for generator standards in academic laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is an information collection effort, not a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information from laboratories owned by eligible academic entities (colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, non-profit research institutes) - Focus on compliance with hazardous waste generator standards under 40 CFR part 262, subpart K - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for approximately 246 respondents - Estimated total annual burden of 146,160 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Flexibility for eligible academic entities to choose compliance methods - Mandatory reporting to EPA - Seeks input on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Affects businesses, state, local, and tribal governments, and private waste management companies

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) concerning generator standards applicable to laboratories owned by eligible academic entities. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, currently approved through March 31, 2027. The EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection to ensure compliance with federal standards and improve the clarity and effectiveness of the process. Comments are due by September 28, 2026.

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