Federal Register #2026-21602

EPA considers approval of Arkansas’s revised drinking-water oversight program

EPA is considering approval of Arkansas’s revised drinking-water oversight program. - Government buyer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6; the notice concerns Arkansas’s Public Water System Supervision program. No sub-agency or office beyond Region 6 is identified. - Program change: Arkansas adopted revisions to the EPA Consumer Confidence Report Rule within its state program. - EPA finding: EPA determined the revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations and intends to approve the program revision package. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified.

Description

The State of Arkansas has adopted EPA drinking water rules for the Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions and is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) program. EPA has determined that the revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations and intends to approve the program revision package. Comments or requests for a public hearing must be submitted by November 23, 2026. The notice explains the information required for a hearing request and states that a substantial request may result in a public hearing.

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