Federal Register #2026-15376

EPA Requests Public Comment on Hazardous Waste Management Program Authorization Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of its information collection request for hazardous waste management program authorization. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - EPA Regional Offices - Purpose: - Collection of official applications from state and territorial governments for approval or revision of hazardous waste management programs - Required under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection service (no physical products or OEMs involved) - Estimated 50 respondents annually - Total estimated burden: 10,794 hours per year - Unique Requirements: - States must demonstrate compliance with federal statutory and regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management - EPA uses submitted information to determine program authorization - Public input is requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

This notice is for the proposed extension of an information collection request related to hazardous waste management programs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) which is currently approved through March 31, 2027. The ICR involves the submission of official applications by states to EPA Regional offices for approval of hazardous waste programs or revisions to previously authorized programs. The information collected will be used by EPA to determine whether state programs meet statutory and regulatory requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

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