Federal Register #EPA ICR No. 0370.28

EPA Requests Comments on Information Collection for Underground Injection Control Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the extension of its Information Collection Request for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Water - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory information collection - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory information from owners/operators of injection wells and state UIC primacy agencies - Submission of permits, environmental monitoring data, records, and compliance reports - Use of standardized forms (Form Numbers: 75201, 75202A, 75202B, 75203, 75204, 75206, 75207, 75208, 752011, 752016, 752017, 752018, 752019) - Online tools for electronic reporting - Estimated 37,143 respondents - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory reporting under 40 CFR parts 144-148 - Annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reporting frequencies - Electronic reporting options to reduce administrative burden - Focus on protecting underground sources of drinking water - No procurement of physical products or commercial services; this is a request for regulatory information collection and comment.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR) for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, currently approved through December 31, 2026, and EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection. The program regulates injection wells to protect underground sources of drinking water, requiring owners or operators to obtain permits, conduct monitoring, maintain records, and report results. Comments on the proposed extension are due by October 20, 2026.

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