# Federal Register #2026-22065

EPA seeks comments on renewing local-government hazardous-substance response reimbursement information collection

**Buyer:** Environmental Protection Agency
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22065

The EPA is requesting public comment on renewing its information collection for local-government reimbursements after hazardous-substance releases.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Superfund and Emergency Management.
- **Purpose:** Local governments may apply for reimbursement of eligible emergency-response expenses under CERCLA Section 123.
- **Application:** EPA Form 9310-1, used to document that expenses meet program eligibility requirements.
- **Estimated annual burden:** 15 respondents, 131.25 burden hours, and $5,906.25 in respondent costs.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified; this notice does not request products or contracted services.
- **Opportunity type:** Information-collection notice seeking public comment, not a procurement or award.

### Description

The Environmental Protection Agency submitted an information collection request for the Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section 123 to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. The request is a proposed extension of the currently approved collection, which expires October 31, 2026. Local governments seeking reimbursement for eligible hazardous substance response expenses must submit an application demonstrating compliance with program requirements. The notice provides an additional 30-day public comment period, with comments due November 30, 2026.

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