Opportunity
Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0150
EPA Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Establishing No-Discharge Zones Under Clean Water Act Section 312
Buyer
Environmental Protection Agency
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0150
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to establishing No-Discharge Zones (NDZs) under Clean Water Act Section 312. - Government buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the regulatory process for states to petition for NDZs, which prohibit sewage discharges from vessels in designated waters - OEMs and vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured; the request is for information collection and public comment - Notable requirements: - States must submit petitions to establish NDZs or request reviews of discharge determinations or standards - Estimated number of state respondents: 8 - Estimated annual burden: 458 hours - Estimated annual cost: $33,823.53 - Supporting documentation is available in the public docket - Additional information: - EPA is also requesting comment on a related information collection for NESHAP for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Non-Ferrous Foundries, but no OEMs or products are specified
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR concerns establishing No-Discharge Zones (NDZs) under Clean Water Act Section 312, which involves state petitions to prohibit sewage discharges from vessels in designated waters. The notice is a proposed extension of the ICR currently approved through September 30, 2026, and allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. The collection captures the burden on states to develop petitions and on EPA to review them, with an estimated 8 respondents and a total estimated burden of 458 hours per year.