EPA Seeks Input on Keeping Data Flowing Smoothly
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting some important info and needs your thoughts before asking for official approval. This affects businesses and folks who provide data to the EPA, with no new costs but a chance to share feedback. Comments are open now, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in before the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Seeks Comments on Three ICRs
The EPA plans to extend three information collection requests (ICRs) and is asking the public for comments before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This affects businesses and people who provide data to the EPA and the agency says there are no new costs; you can submit feedback now while comments are open.
You Don’t Have to Respond Without OMB Number
The EPA says it may not collect information or require you to respond unless the request displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Likewise, no person is required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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