EPA Seeks Extension for Gas Turbine Pollution Reports
Published Date: 9/25/2025
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Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting info on stationary gas turbines to make sure they meet pollution rules. This affects companies that run these turbines and helps keep the air clean. They’re asking for a little more time to gather feedback, with no new costs or big changes planned right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Reporting for Stationary Gas Turbines Continues
Companies that operate stationary gas turbines must continue providing information under EPA ICR No. 1071.16 (OMB Control No. 2060-0028) because EPA submitted a proposed extension of the information collection currently approved through September 30, 2025. EPA is seeking public comment (previous 60-day period began June 17, 2025) and has opened an additional 30-day comment window, and the agency states there are no new costs or big changes planned right now.
Continued Data Collection Supports Cleaner Air
EPA will keep collecting information about stationary gas turbines to ensure they meet pollution rules, which the agency says helps keep the air clean. The submission is for ICR No. 1071.16 (OMB Control No. 2060-0028) and the public comment timeline includes a prior 60-day period beginning June 17, 2025 and an additional 30 days now provided by this notice.
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