Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OW-2026-4852

EPA Request for Public Comment on Source Water Protection Information Collection Renewal

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for source water protection programs. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Water - Purpose: - Renewal of EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection (ICR Number 1816.09, OMB Control Number 2040-0197) - Collects data from states on progress in implementing source water protection strategies for community water systems - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Data collection only; no part numbers or quantities - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned; not a procurement opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Voluntary response from states - Focused on tracking and understanding progress toward minimizing risk through source water protection - Public input is requested on the information collection process - Estimated Burden: - Notice includes estimated burden and cost for respondents - No contract or award is associated with this notice

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) titled "EPA Program Information on Source Water Protection" for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a proposed extension of the current ICR, which is approved through September 30, 2026. The EPA collects data from states on their progress toward implementing source water protection strategies for community water systems. Public comments on the proposed extension are invited and will be accepted until October 26, 2026.

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